A hospital can be a lifeline or a last hope, but in rural Ontario, keeping its doors open often hinges on a single word: locum. With over 350 physician vacancies lingering in northern communities, the struggle to find doctors isn’t just a headline—it’s a daily reality. The shortage of full-time physicians across rural and northern […]
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A prescription slip in hand, a patient steps into the pharmacy only to find relief is out of stock. It’s a scenario playing out across Canada as the painkiller shortage tightens its grip, leaving patients and pharmacists navigating uncharted waters. Acetaminophen with codeine and acetaminophen with oxycodone have become scarce, and not just in big
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The morning calm at Barrie’s ONroute shattered in an instant—a vehicle engulfed in flames, smoke curling skyward, the hum of traffic breaking for sirens. Yet, as the last ember faded, one fact stood out: not a single person was hurt. In the unpredictable theatre of highway emergencies, that is no accident. Vehicle fires on highways
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At just past 1:00 p.m. on July 26, Wasaga Beach’s signature shoreline became the site of heartbreak, as what began as a summer kayak outing quickly unravelled into tragedy. According to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), three individuals set out together in kayaks near River Road East, a stretch familiar to locals and visitors alike. In
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Fifty-five per cent of Canadians say the country is making progress on reconciliation. But does that optimism echo in the voices of Indigenous Peoples themselves, or does it mask a deeper disconnect? A decade has passed since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report, urging Canada to confront uncomfortable truths and chart a
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The grounds outside London’s courthouse became a crucible for public sentiment, as supporters gathered in palpable anticipation to address the fallout from the world juniors sexual assault trial—a case that has, for many, come to symbolize the nation’s grappling with justice and credibility. Roughly 100 people assembled beneath the courthouse windows, each holding their own
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Seven years after an encounter in a London hotel room set Canada’s hockey culture ablaze, the city of Barrie finds itself at the edge of its seat, awaiting a ruling that will echo far beyond the courtroom walls. Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia is poised to break the silence this week, promising to deliver
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Ontario’s manufacturing hubs and tech corridors aren’t just watching federal defence budgets—they’re staking their future on them. With Canada’s government racing to hit NATO’s defence target, the question isn’t if new spending will reach local economies, but how much it can actually change the game for Ontario’s businesses and workers. The push to meet NATO’s
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It’s not the ticking of clocks in Ottawa’s halls that keeps Canadians up at night, but the slow-moving machinery that costs time, money, and—too often—understanding. For Canada to restore trust in its public service, there’s a pressing need for a Department of Government Efficiency that puts empathy at its heart. Government efficiency isn’t a sterile
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Three months in ICE detention can stretch a family’s hope to a flicker. For the relatives of Montreal’s Paula Callejas, that flicker now dances in the shadow of mounting legal bills, deteriorating mental health, and a border that feels more like a wall than a line on a map. The story begins with ambition. Callejas,
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