4 h. ago Drugs like Ozempic could ‘significantly’ cut Alzheimer’s risk, study finds

New research suggests that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, commonly used for diabetes and weight loss, may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Other

5 h. ago Reducing red tape on Canadian businesses could free up resources for growth; study

Canadian businesses spent 768 million hours on regulatory compliance in 2024, equivalent to nearly 394,000 full-time jobs

Economics

9 h. ago New research from The Lundquist Institute finds ketogenic diet

A one-year prospective study found that very high cholesterol in 100 otherwise metabolically healthy individuals on a ketogenic diet for an average of 5 years did not correlate with atherosclerosis. Los Angeles, CA, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, in collaboration with researchers across multiple institutions, […]

Events

11 h. ago Abortion access in Ontario rose to over 90% after the pill was approved: study

A new study finds that access to abortion services expanded greatly in the five years after the abortion pill was approved and pharmacies began dispensing it in Ontario.

Other

29 h. ago Homeowners with treeless yards in Quebec town risk $200 ‘tree police’ tax

St-Amable wants more trees to reduce heat islands

Economics

33 h. ago ’Tree police’: Quebec town charges $200 fee for homeowners with treeless yards

MONTREAL — In the town of St-Amable, Que., it’s plant or pay up. As of this year, the municipality located 30 kilometres northeast of Montreal is imposing an annual tax of $200 for residents who don’t have a leafy tree in their front yard, with a goal of reducing heat islands and improving biodiversity. One […]

Economics

45 h. ago Neurotoxic worms growing up to 3ft long are in Ontario and you should kill them on sight

Spring has sprung in Ontario, and with temperatures soaring into the high teens this week, there are some warm-weather creepy-crawlies now emerging that people may want to familiarize themselves with.The wandering broadhead planarian (Bipalium adventitium), or hammerhead worm, was first sighted in Ontario in 2017, and the potentially dangerous invasive species of large carnivorous landworm has been regularly spotted in the years since.And pet owners with gardens should take special note of this threat that could be lurking closer than expected.What is a hammerhead worm?Native to Asia and deemed invasive in North America, hammerhead worms get their nickname from their distinctive T-shaped heads and dark red stripe running down the length of their squirming, slimy bodies. And, like the similarly named hammerhead shark, these worms are efficient predators with voracious appetites.Oh, and they can grow to be three feet long.Hammerhead worms are capable of ecological destruction by ...

Economics

59 h. ago Inside a huge Poilievre rally, the heat is intensifying — not just from the mass of people

Thousands of people have been flocking to see Poilievre at rallies across the country in the last couple of weeks

Other

67 h. ago REJO Unveils New Brand Concept and European Market Expansion Strategy

Vision for Growth, Innovation, and Consumer Engagement MILAN — REJO, a global provider of heat-not-burn(HNB) solutions, proudly unveils its refreshed brand identity and strategic expansion into the European market, which is a meaningful milestone in its journey of growth and innovation. Known for crafting innovative and reliable products, REJO’s new visual identity reflects its progressive […]

Economics

2 d. ago B.C. government takes heat as credit ratings downgraded again over deficit and debt

In downgrading the province, two credit rating agencies pointed to B.C.'s ballooning debt and multi-billion dollar deficits forecast annually into the near future. 

Economics

3 d. ago In tree rings, Concordia researchers peer into Quebec’s 19th century climate

Quebec tree rings dating back nearly 200 years indicate snowpack in the Gaspesie mountains has declined considerably in recent decades, Concordia University researchers suggest in a study that could give further insight into dwindling caribou herds and hydro energy forecasts. The tree ring study goes back to 1822, extending by more than 100 years the […]

Society

3 d. ago ANALYSIS: Time to stop doubting Jets after dominant performance in Vegas

Thursday’s game in Las Vegas was an important one. What we all witnessed — and were reminded of — was the strength and resiliency we have seen all year from the Winnipeg Jets.

Transport

3 d. ago Israeli strike on school in Gaza kills at least 27 people, Palestinian officials say

DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli airstrikes killed at least 100 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, including 27 or more sheltering at a school, according to Palestinian medical authorities, in a stepped-up offensive that Israel’s military said is intended to pressure Hamas and eventually expel the militant group. The bodies of 14 […]

Society

4 d. ago Can Canada still trust the U.S. for food safety? Ottawa professor says we should be skeptical

Amir Attaran says Canadians should be skeptical about the U.S.’s ability to ensure food safety given the Trump administration's cuts to regulatory bodies.

Other

4 d. ago Our bodies may not be as resilient to heat as we thought, uOttawa study shows

Ottawa needs to adopt strategies and policies aimed at keeping residents cool, a researcher said as climate change increases temperatures.

Events

4 d. ago Here's how long people have to wait for Canadian passports and study permits

Applying for a passport or work permit in Canada? Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has shared its latest processing times.The government department has been working to reduce wait times and recently announced that it's aiming to process passport renewals in Canada within 30 business days or your money back.As for study permits, work permits, and visitor visas, processing times are updated weekly. An IRCC representative told us in an email that processing times can vary due to several factors."Visa offices face different challenges operating in different countries and regions, and even in different offices within the same region," they stated."Actual processing times vary according to a number of factors, such as how well and how quickly clients respond to any communication from IRCC or how easily Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada can verify the information provided."They added that IRCC aims to process at least 80 per cent of complete applic...

Sport

4 d. ago RBA Sees Banks as Resilient to Chilling Effect of US Tariffs

US trade policies and nations’ responses to them could have a “chilling effect” on global business investment and household spending, though Australia’s financial system is well placed to weather such a storm, the Reserve Bank said in a half-yearly review.

Economics

5 d. ago Acceleware Ltd. Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial and Operating Results

CALGARY, Alberta, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acceleware® Ltd. (“Acceleware” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: AXE), a leading innovator of transformative technologies targeting the decarbonization of industrial process heat, today announced its financial and operating results for the year ended December 31, 2024 (all figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted). Acceleware’s results reflect […]

Culture

5 d. ago Vast majority of Canadians now say they are living 'paycheque to paycheque'

Struggling financially due to the cost of living? You're not alone. A new survey shows most Canadians feel like they're only just covering their living costs.A new H&R Block Canada survey on how much money Canadians save shows that they're increasingly worried about not putting enough away for a rainy day. As a rule of thumb, 20 per cent of people's paycheques should go towards savings. However, on average, participants said they only manage to put away 7 per cent of their earnings.That's because the majority of participants said that they feel like living paycheque to paycheque is the "new reality.""When thinking about the prevailing culture of saving in Canada, a whopping 85 per cent feel that living paycheque to paycheque is the new norm," reads the survey. "This is up from 60 per cent who said they felt that way in a similar H&R Block study from 2024."It's hardly surprising, given that one in 10 Canadians say that what they earn isn't enough to cover living costs. Overal...

Politics

5 d. ago «Jour de résiliation»: Trump nuit aux familles américaines, affirme Doug Ford

Le premier ministre de l’Ontario estime que Donald Trump va nuire aux familles américaines avec son «jour de la libération».

Economics