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Laurentian laid off nearly 200 staff and faculty members and axed dozens of programs, including an in-demand bilingual midwifery program, after abruptly filing for insolvency

The Liberal leader said he would make sure everyone has access to a family doctor or nurse practitioner within 24 hours regardless of where they live, something he characterized as a basic standard that wasn't being met

Dr. Madhukar Pai, a Canada Research Chair in epidemiology and global health at McGill University, told the House of Commons foreign affairs committee he doesn't think rich countries like Canada have learned a thing from the first two years of the pandemic

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford has been up north for several days, touting commitments he has made to restore northern passenger rail service, rebuild Highway 101 through Timmins and continue work to build road infrastructure to the Ring of Fire

The United Steelworkers recently published a legal brief that indicated that since the law — which requires prosecutors to prove 'wanton and reckless disregard' for worker safety — came into effect in 2004, there have only been nine convictions or guilty pleas across the country

'The data is a stark reminder that there can be zero risks and errors on the part of motorcyclists and that even the safest, most defensive riders must rely on nearby motorists exercising the same degree of safety in order to avoid causing a deadly crash'

Canada's inflation rate hit 6.7 per cent in March as the cost of gasoline, groceries and other items rose at the fastest pace in more than three decades, Statistics Canada said last month

The average price of gas in Canada is pushing towards $1.97 per litre, with British Columbians feeling the most pain at the pump, shelling out an average of $2.06 per litre

These projects demonstrate that with inspiration, people can use accessible objects and skills they already have to participate in anti-violence activism

Children’s physical experiences help them learn new words