26 h. ago Federal Conservative leader proposes letting judges order drug treatment for addiction

Poilievre is in Richmond, B.C. on Saturday expanding on his plans to tackle addiction in Canada.

Politics

47 h. ago Liberal candidate invited head of suspected secret Chinese police station to campaign event

Montreal-area Liberal candidate hosted the head of two organizations suspected by the RCMP of operating a secret Chinese police station this week

Events

48 h. ago Travel to U.S. from almost everywhere is falling under Trump

Overseas travel to the United States has declined sharply since President Donald Trump returned to office. Industry experts say some of the reasons are plain to see: Reports of detentions and deportations, including the weeks-long lockup of European tourists, have sowed fears of bad experiences at the border. Some countries have tightened travel advisories, and […]

Other

49 h. ago Trump turns COVID information website into promotion page for lab leak theory

A federal website that used to feature information on vaccines, testing and treatment for COVID-19 has been transformed into a page supporting the theory that the pandemic originated with a lab leak. The covid.gov website shows a photo of President Donald Trump walking between the words “lab” and “leak” under a White House heading. It […]

Technology

63 h. ago Fashion Art Toronto celebrates 20 years with biggest fashion week yet

Fashion Art Toronto's spring/summer fashion week is right around the corner but, as the event celebrates 20 years as the city's premier fashion event, the festivities are extending well beyond just one week.Set to take over the breathtaking T3 Bayside building between May 29 and June 1, Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) returns with yet another fashion week highlighting local designers, artists and innovators just as it has for the past 20 years.For the first time ever, though, the festivities of spring/summer Toronto fashion week 2025 will also extend across the city for the entire month of May, giving Toronto residents ample chance to get a glimpse into the cutting edge of local fashion.May eventsThings kick off on May 8 as FAT returns to Artist Project with a grand-opening runway show by Lunara and a pop-up boutique with ready-to-wear pieces from 11 local designers.On May 15, FAT is getting back to its guerrilla roots with a secret pop-up runway show, the details of which ar...

Culture

3 d. ago The secret to firmer, smoother skin? Give these tightening treatments a try

Products that will *elevate* your skincare routine.

Economics

3 d. ago Elon Musk offered Ashley St. Clair $15 million and $100K/month to keep son secret

An agreement Elon Musk reportedly proposed barred Ashley St. Clair from speaking unfavourably about him with their son, but did not prevent Musk from speaking negatively about her.

Economics

3 d. ago Supreme Court of Canada clarifies treatment of student loan debt under bankruptcy law

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a person must wait seven years after completely finishing their post-secondary studies before they may be released from student loan debt under the federal bankruptcy law. The top court’s decision comes today in the case of a woman who received government student loans in the course of […]

Economics

3 d. ago Birchtech to Present at the Planet MicroCap Showcase on April 23, 2025

CORSICANA, Texas, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Birchtech Corp. (TSX: BCHT) (OTCQB: BCHT) (“Birchtech” or the “Company”), a leader in specialty activated carbon technologies for sustainable air and water treatment, today announced that management will attend the upcoming Planet MicroCap Showcase, hosted in Partnership with MicroCapClub, on April 23 & 24, 2025, in Las […]

Other

3 d. ago What does Alberta's controversial involuntary treatment legislation mean?

Alberta’s controversial involuntary addiction treatment legislation may help some, but experts say the lack of evidence on its effectiveness raises alarm bells. Mental Health and Addiction Minister Dan Williams tabled Bill 53, the Compassionate Intervention Act, on Tuesday. If passed, adults and youths with severe addiction and found to either cause imminent harm to themselves […]

Economics

3 d. ago Thursday's letters: Hypocrisy on vaccine mandates, drug treatment

Re. “UCP tables involuntary treatment bill,” April 16 I think it’s hypocritical that the UCP are OK with imposing mandatory addiction treatment for Albertans, but not with vaccine mandates for Albertans during a global pandemic. Craig O’Connor, Edmonton Ticket parking-ban scofflaws for revenue Edmontonians are tired of being told our only options are service cuts […]

Economics

3 d. ago Galderma launches new ALASTIN Restorative Skin Complex with Next Generation TriHex Technology®

ALASTIN by Galderma, a leader in professional grade skincare, unveils its latest innovation clinically proven to help rejuvenate skin ZUG, Switzerland — Galderma Group AG (SWX:GALD), the pure-play dermatology category leader, announced today that ALASTIN, a leader in medical-grade peptide-based regenerative skincare, has officially launched their latest skincare innovation with the introduction of Restorative Skin […]

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3 d. ago Biosidus Announces Promising Interim Results from Phase III Study on Agalsidase Beta for Fabry Disease

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biosidus, an Argentinean pioneer company in biotechnology research, development, and the production of high-quality biosimilars, has announced encouraging interim results from the Phase III SMILE1 study. After 26 weeks of treatment, the study successfully met its primary endpoint, underscoring the potential of agalsidase beta as a […]

Other

4 d. ago Rory McIlroy’s silent treatment of Bryson DeChambeau was strategy, not shade

According to a sports psychologist who works with Rory McIlroy, the golfer’s silent treatment of Bryson DeChambeau during the final round of the Masters was by design – but it wasn’t personal. “It didn’t have anything to do with Bryson,” Bob Rotella said Tuesday on a BBC radio show. “That was our game plan all […]

Economics

4 d. ago Toronto Taco Bell fans can now make official versions of chain's iconic menu items at home

People in Toronto have been noticing a neon Taco Bell sign glowing in a condo building on Queen St. W., and they were wondering if a new location was opening inside a condo...While Taco Bell isn't setting up shop in a condo building, this fun activation was a teaser for something even more exciting — a new line of Taco Bell at-home products!That's right, Taco Bell Canada's newest at-home meal kits are officially on grocery store shelves nationwide (yes, right now), and they're giving Toronto residents the literal secret sauce to spice up their kitchens with the bold, iconic flavours from Taco Bell restaurants.This new lineup of products includes 12 crave-worthy, customizable offerings, including sauces, seasonings, shells, and more, to help you recreate your favourite menu items at home.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Taco Bell (@tacobellcanada)Your new grocery store...

Sport

4 d. ago This is what travelling to the U.S. is like as a Canadian right now

When I booked my flight from Canada to the United States last year, I didn't anticipate U.S. border rules to tighten so drastically.My friends had set an April 2025 date for their wedding in Orlando, Florida, well before Donald Trump became America's 47th president.Little did we know that his second term would usher in a trade war and heightened tensions for anyone travelling from Canada to the U.S.I started getting nervous about my travel plans after the terrifying story of a B.C. entrepreneur who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) went viral.Then, the federal government updated its U.S. travel advisory with a serious warning, saying it couldn't intervene if travellers don't meet entry and exit requirements.My anxiety went through the roof after interviewing an immigration lawyer about what Canadians should know before travelling down south.From authorized checks on electronic devices to the possibility of being denied and, worst case, detained, I worried tha...

Other

4 d. ago European regulators OK Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi after initial doubts

European regulators have finally approved the Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi after an advisory committee initially rejected the drug last summer and then reconsidered it. The infused treatment from Japanese drugmaker Eisai and Biogen received approval for patients in early stages of the fatal, mind-robbing disease. The decision applies to all 27 members of the European Union […]

Economics

4 d. ago LILLEY: Alberta drug treatment legislation based on culture of ‘life

Alberta is taking another bold step in the fight against opioids and addictions, one that could save lives, but also one that will see court challenges. On Tuesday afternoon, the Danielle Smith government introduced legislation, the Compassionate Intervention Act, to allow for mandatory drug treatment for people who “are likely to cause harm to themselves […]

Economics

4 d. ago Leqembi® (lecanemab) is the First Medicine that Slows Progression of Early Alzheimer’s Disease to be Authorized in the European Union

In the European Union (EU), lecanemab is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with a clinical diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease (early AD) who are apolipoprotein E ε4 (ApoE ε4*) non-carriers or heterozygotes with confirmed amyloid pathology Lecanemab is the first therapy that targets an underlying cause […]

Economics

4 d. ago Alberta seeks to implement involuntary treatment, patients will be unable to refuse certain treatments

Alberta tabled legislation that would allow the province to place individuals into involuntary addiction treatment.

Economics