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Canada · 6 d ago

Half of Canadians have avoided hospitals because of wait times, a poll finds

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In a new Leger poll, 50 per cent said they avoid going to a hospital or doctor because they don't expect timely treatment.

Canada · 6 d ago

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Montreal police explain why it took a day to dismantle a unit accused of misconduct

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Police say the unit's 16 officers worked a shift from 9 p.m. on Jun 11 to about 6:30 a.m. the next day. The unit was dismantled that evening.

Canada · 6 d ago

The NDP caucus fell to 28 members from 47, while the B.C. Conservatives hold a two-thirds majority with 63 seats.

Canada · 6 d ago

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Ontario's finance minister tables the fall economic statement Thursday

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Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy is to update the province's finances on Thursday.

Canada · 6 d ago

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The Canada Revenue Agency tells 735 employees their jobs may be at risk, a union says

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The Union of Taxation Employees says the workforce adjustment notices went out Wednesday, including to 534 of its members.

Canada · 6 d ago

Rogers must pay $15 million over how it marketed its Infinite wireless plans

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The Competition Bureau said the ads gave the false impression of limitless data, when service is severely throttled once a cap is reached. The tribunal also ordered a corrective notice and payment of the bureau's legal costs.

Canada · 6 d ago

Quebec asks the court to cancel the private sale of 94 social housing units

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The Résidence de la Rive-Nord, a seniors' housing non-profit in Repentigny, was sold on Sep 23 for $8.5 million, without the government's authorization.

Canada · 6 d ago

Ontario says adopting the federal lead limit for drinking water would cost too much

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Health Canada's guideline, set in 2019, is five parts per billion. Ontario allows twice as much.