7 h. ago ‘Stretching their dollars’: New study says Canadians struggle with food prices

A new national study says while Canadians are buying the same amount of food as they did last fall, they're trying to spend less -- and anxiety around affordability has surged.

Economics

17 h. ago Waiting for health care cost Canadians $5.2 billion last year: study

Canada’s medical wait times — among the longest in the developed world — cost Canadians waiting for treatment almost $5.2 billion in lost wages last year, according to a new study by the Fraser Institute. The report by the fiscally conservative think tank — “The Private Cost of Public Queues for Medically Necessary Care” — […]

Economics

1 week ago Wine Guy: Great grape collaborations assist struggling B.C. wineries

A temporary relief program permits B.C. wineries to purchase grapes and grape juice grown outside the province for a crafted-in-B.C. wine program.

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3 w. ago CEUS Offers Safe, Useful Diagnostic Imaging Option for Pregnant Women

CALGARY, Alberta — Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is a safe and accurate diagnostic imaging option for pregnant women who develop a medical problem or a suspicious tumor that typically would be investigated by a contrast enhanced CT or MR scan, according to a new study by Canadian doctors. “CEUS is well tolerated by pregnant patients and […]

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4 w. 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

4 w. ago Animal shelters struggle to keep up with demand as food prices skyrocket for pets

The Nova Scotia SPCA says that demand in all six locations in the province has increased, but donations remain low and there are calls to to help those in need.

Economics