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CANADA: Cold and snowy winter ahead, Weather Network forecast suggests

CANADA: Cold and snowy winter ahead, Weather Network forecast suggests

Canadians enjoying a brief relief from the onset of winter-like conditions may want to enjoy the temperatures while they can because The Weather Network is forecasting a colder than normal start to winter across most of the country.
BoC expected to end year off with one more rate increase, likely to pause hikes soon

BoC expected to end year off with one more rate increase, likely to pause hikes soon

Forecasters anticipate the central bank will raise its key interest rate, which is currently at 3.75 per cent, by either a quarter or half a percentage point next week
CANADA: Progress being made in fight to save North Atlantic right whale

CANADA: Progress being made in fight to save North Atlantic right whale

HALIFAX — The latest official population estimate for the world's most endangered species of whale is grim.
Virtual care platform sees exodus of docs, cut in services after Ontario fee changes

Virtual care platform sees exodus of docs, cut in services after Ontario fee changes

The founder of Rocket Doctor said Friday that the changes mean some patients might find it harder to access care, while the reduction in virtual appointments could place more pressure on an already strained health-care system
Canada should delay MAID for people with mental disorders: psychiatrists

Canada should delay MAID for people with mental disorders: psychiatrists

The Association of Chairs of Psychiatry in Canada, which includes heads of psychiatry departments at all 17 medical schools, issued a statement Thursday calling for a delay to the change set to be implemented in mid-March
BEYOND LOCAL: Davies, Zadorsky named Canada Soccer's November players of the month

BEYOND LOCAL: Davies, Zadorsky named Canada Soccer's November players of the month

Alphonso Davies and Shelina Zadorsky have been named Canada Soccer’s players of the month for November. Davies scored Canada's first-ever goal in men's World Cup competition last Sunday in a group stage match against Croatia.
CANADA: Over 900 cases of discrimination reported last season, says Hockey Canada

CANADA: Over 900 cases of discrimination reported last season, says Hockey Canada

512 penalties for discrimination were called by officials; 415 allegations were investigated after the fact, report finds
Doug Ford tells auditor general to 'stay in her lane' after casino sting operation

Doug Ford tells auditor general to 'stay in her lane' after casino sting operation

Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk said she hired mystery shoppers who were able to obtain casino cheques in a way that confirmed they could launder money
Ontario auto insurance premiums rose 14% since 2017, are highest in the country: AG

Ontario auto insurance premiums rose 14% since 2017, are highest in the country: AG

Bonnie Lysyk said in her annual report that Ontario has the highest private passenger auto insurance premiums in Canada, despite having one of the lowest rates of car crash injuries
Report says thousands of plants and animals are at risk of extinction in Canada

Report says thousands of plants and animals are at risk of extinction in Canada

Released every five years, the 2020 Wild Species report shows the number of plants, animals, fungi and other organisms at risk.