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Doctors in northern Saskatchewan treat 27 scurvy cases, highlight food insecurity

Doctors in northern Saskatchewan treat 27 scurvy cases, highlight food insecurity

LA RONGE, Sask. — Doctors in La Ronge, Sask., have treated 27 cases of scurvy within the last six months, bringing to light the severe impact of food insecurity in the province’s North. Dr.
Foreign interference inquiry's final report now due by end of January

Foreign interference inquiry's final report now due by end of January

OTTAWA — The federal government is giving an inquiry into foreign interference an extra month to complete its work. Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue's final report is now due by the end of January, a month later than expected.
In the news today: ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Post workers go on strike Friday

In the news today: ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Post workers go on strike Friday

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Post workers go on strike Friday ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Post workers are on strike after failing to reach a negotiated agreement with their employer.
Trudeau to attend APEC in Peru, G20 summit in Brazil as peer nations brace for Trump

Trudeau to attend APEC in Peru, G20 summit in Brazil as peer nations brace for Trump

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived in Lima, Peru, where he will attend the APEC summit before heading to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the G20. Both summits aim to improve the multilateral institutions that have drawn skepticism from U.
Vancouver police say one person taken into custody, later released, in hate case

Vancouver police say one person taken into custody, later released, in hate case

VANCOUVER — One person was taken into custody over what Vancouver Police say is part of a hate-crime investigation.
Nova Scotia election debate: Leaders clash over pace of health-care improvement

Nova Scotia election debate: Leaders clash over pace of health-care improvement

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's NDP and Liberal leaders attacked Progressive Conservative leader Tim Houston's claims of reviving the province's ailing health-care system, citing patient horror stories during a televised debate Thursday.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½'s chief vet tells clinics to set up avian flu protocols amid human exposure risk

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½'s chief vet tells clinics to set up avian flu protocols amid human exposure risk

British Columbia's chief veterinarian said in a letter to vets that clinics handling wild birds must have safety procedures in place and ensure staff are trained and equipped with proper protection.
Chair of Liberal Indigenous caucus says identity 'complicated' as members questioned

Chair of Liberal Indigenous caucus says identity 'complicated' as members questioned

OTTAWA — The chair of the Liberal party's Indigenous caucus says Indigenous identity is "complicated" after questions have been raised about the claims of two Liberal MPs who currently sit with the group and one cabinet minister who is no longer a me
Anti-abortion activists challenge Quebec law forcing demonstrators to keep distance

Anti-abortion activists challenge Quebec law forcing demonstrators to keep distance

MONTREAL — A Superior Court judge heard final arguments Thursday in a constitutional challenge of a Quebec law that requires protesters to stay 50 metres away from abortion clinics.
Ottawa names experts to advise on creation of national pharmacare program

Ottawa names experts to advise on creation of national pharmacare program

OTTAWA — The federal government has tapped a panel of five experts to craft the path toward a universal pharmacare program. Dr.