9 h. ago Vancouver cuts school meal program funding, raising concerns about student hunger

The federal government recently pledged $39.4 million over three years to expand school food programs across more than 1,000 B.C. schools.

Society

13 h. ago 'So many concerns': RMA says new report on abandoned wells does not address concerns raised

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta says the new government-commissioned report on what to do about the long-standing issue of inactive oil and gas wells does nothing to address concerns it has brought to the table. RMA president Kara Westerlund said none of the 21 recommendations put forward in the report released on Thursday addressed the […]

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17 h. ago Alberta oil well report updated after concerns raised over taxpayer backstop recommendation

The Alberta Energy Regulator says there are nearly 500,000 licensed oil and gas wells across the province, although only about 50,000 are active.

Economics

44 h. ago City council cuts funding for doctor recruitment, saving $80K

In a tight 8-7 vote, London city council has decided to pull its share of funding from a recruitment drive to bring desperately needed family doctors to the city. LFP’s Jack Moulton looks at the program: what it does, why funding was yanked, and what it will mean going forward. WHAT IS THE PROGRAM? The […]

Economics

45 h. ago Sudden B.C. Housing funding cut leaves hundreds of Metro Vancouver seniors at risk

B.C. Housing slashed $421,000 in funding for a pilot program, blindsiding the charity, which is now scrambling to find a way to continue supporting some of the region’s most at-risk seniors

Other

60 h. ago Oil Drops as Trump’s Trade War Stokes Concern About Crude Demand

Oil retreated after US President Donald Trump ratcheted up his trade war with sweeping tariffs on major trading partners, raising concerns that economic turmoil will hurt crude demand.

Economics

60 h. ago GOLDSTEIN: Chiang case raises concerns about Carney and China

Liberal MP Paul Chiang’s decision to withdraw from his candidacy in a Toronto-area riding after saying a Conservative opponent could be delivered to the Chinese consulate in Toronto to claim a bounty of one million Hong Kong dollars, has reignited the issue of China’s foreign interference in our democracy.  Particularly so given Liberal leader Mark […]

Transport

61 h. ago Manitoba puts up money for the agricultural sector in the face of tariffs

BRANDON, MAN. — The Manitoba government is promising $150 million for the agricultural sector to help handle tariffs imposed by the United States and China. The province says it will provide $10 million in additional matching funds for the AgriStability program, as well as $140.8 million for business risk management programs such as AgriInsurance and […]

Society

64 h. ago 'Segregate their children': Proposed Edmonton Public Schools autism centre raising concerns

“The notion of planning funding for an Autism Centre of Excellence gives us an opportunity to dream a little bit about what could be"

Society

5 d. ago Gazans call for end of Hamas rule at funeral for protester allegedly executed

International human rights organizations have raised concerns about the terrorist organization's response to dissent, citing reports of arbitrary detentions, intimidation and use of torture against political opponents

Other

8 d. ago Vancouver Island community considers banning certain sunscreens

The Lake Cowichan council is raising concerns about an ingredient in some chemical sunscreens that could be harmful to the local river's ecosystem.

Other

8 d. ago Manitoba to fund program to help manufacturers weather U.S. tariffs

The province is setting aside US$1.5 million for the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters trade association

Economics

1 week ago Why a retired N.S. plumber wants more accessibility training for the trade

A new accessible washroom at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax has raised concerns with at least one advocate.

Economics

1 week ago U.K. government orders probe into Heathrow shutdown that sparked concern over energy resilience

LONDON — The British government on Saturday ordered an investigation into the country’s “energy resilience” after an electrical substation fire shut Heathrow Airport for almost a day and raised concerns about the U.K.’s ability to withstand disasters or attacks on critical infrastructure. While Heathrow Airport said it was “fully operational” on Saturday, thousands of passengers […]

Politics

2 w. ago ProstaVive Complaints & Side Effects (EXPOSED): What ProstaVive Users Are Reporting About Their Experience

BOSTON, March 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — When a dietary supplement skyrockets in popularity as fast as ProstaVive, the internet naturally floods with a wide spectrum of opinions—both positive and negative. Despite thousands of positive reviews praising its effectiveness in supporting prostate health, a significant number of users have also raised concerns, complaints, and reported […]

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2 w. ago UK Hopes of Quick EU Defense Deal Fade on Weapons Fund Access

The UK’s limited access to the European Union’s new €150 billion ($162 billion) weapons fund has raised concern in London that Prime Minister Keir Starmer won’t be able to secure a breakthrough defense pact with Brussels by May.

Events

2 w. ago Redevelopment plans at former Viscount Bennett site raises concerns for residents

The proposal would make way for eight residential buildings including a trio of 16-storey towers along Crowchild Trail in Calgary's southwest.

Sport

2 w. ago NEQSOL Holding Announces Second Phase of Women Leadership Development Program

AMSTERDAM, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NEQSOL Holding, an international group of companies serving over 25 million customers in 11 countries, has said there will be a continuation of its leadership and development program for female university students in Azerbaijan, in cooperation with the Education Development Fund of Azerbaijan. The program has been named […]

Politics

2 w. ago Cambodia says expanded port funded by China opening next month – with first call from Japanese navy

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A Cambodian naval port expansion funded by China that has raised concerns over Beijing’s growing military reach in the region has been completed. The port will host a Japanese vessel as the first foreign warship to make a port call, officials said Tuesday. The Ream Naval Base — with a […]

Events

2 w. ago City councillors eye boost in funding to recruit family doctors

A city council committee endorsed increased funding for a family doctor recruitment strategy that has had some success, even if some members are uneasy about it. Council’s community and protective services committee ultimately recommended an $80,000 funding extension to the primary-care recruitment and retention program, funded through the city-funded London Economic Development Corp. (LEDC) reserve […]

Science