A House of Commons committee is proposing a sweeping series of reforms to the way the federal government makes decisions and hands out contracts, in the wake of a study into the WE scandal and how other contracts were handed out during the pandemic.
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1st major step forward for inquiry into Innu children in care, as commissioners appointed
Nearly four years after an inquiry into the treatment of Innu children in the child protection system was announced, Newfoundland and Labrador’s government has appointed commissioners to lead the inquiry.
Why the conviction of 2 Hamilton paramedics in Yosif Al-Hasnawi’s death may change health care
In a legal first in Canada, two Hamilton paramedics were found guilty for their part in the death of 19-year-old Yosif Al-Hasnawi. Now, emergency responders are questioning what it means for their field and patient care.
Managers at centre of B.C. nursing college probe ’caused or contributed to’ young woman’s death, says mother
Katrina Lavery died of a bowel obstruction at the age of 21. In a lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court, her mother says senior managers at a home operated by the Garth Homer Society ignored her symptoms for months.
Touched by scene of man and grandson fishing in Nova Scotia, angler presents teen with rod and reel
A Truro, N.S., teen didn’t land “the big one” last weekend, but he did come home from a fishing trip with his grandfather with a memorable tale. Lucas Harris, 14, has a new fishing pole and reel thanks to Matt Dort, a fisherman who wanted to share his love of the sport with a young angler.
Sudbury woman pushing for more research, better testing for Lyme disease
Shannon Innis, from Sudbury, has been dealing with Lyme disease for years, and it took almost 18 years for it to be properly diagnosed.
Canada still lacks national guidance for fully vaccinated Canadians as travel restrictions ease
Canada still hasn’t provided clear guidance to fully vaccinated Canadians on what they can and can’t do safely as the number of second doses of COVID-19 vaccines ramps up across the country and travel restrictions are set to ease.
Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world on June 9
Manitobans are being urged to keep up their resolve to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as the province reported two more deaths on Wednesday — including that of a Winnipeg teenager.
Rehiring is finally on the table for more restaurants — but not all workers are coming back
“What do people want now? Do they want job security? Do they want medical benefits? Do they want higher wages, higher tips? The good news is — we’re listening and we’re wide awake,” one restaurant owner said.
When, where and how to see the June 10 annular solar eclipse
Just two weeks after the total lunar eclipse, there’s another celestial event on the horizon — but this time involving the sun. A large part of Canada will be able to see it.