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Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes
By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025
TORONTO — Health Canada has approved Ozempic to reduce the risk of further kidney decline among patients with Type 2 diabetes. Between 30 and 50 per cent of people with Type 2 diabetes develop some form of chronic kidney disease. An international clinical trial, called FLOW, showed the risk of kidneys significantly deteriorating or failing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Union says Air Canada strike has ended
By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Union says Air Canada strike has ended Air Canada and the union representing its flight attendants have reached a tentative deal to end a strike that began on Saturday morning. The airline said it will gradually begin operations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flight attendants union says tentative deal reached to end Air Canada strike
By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025
TORONTO — Air Canada and the union representing its flight attendants have reached a tentative deal to end a strike that began on Saturday morning. The airline says it will gradually begin operations today. The two sides met through the night with a federal mediator before reaching a tentative agreement that will be brought to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provinces have different measles vaccine schedules. Is it time to harmonize them?
By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025
TORONTO — Moving from Ontario to New Brunswick didn’t just mean Jade Medeiros had to navigate a new province with two babies, she also had to figure out a new vaccination program. When her family moved to Moncton in 2020, she learned her two and three-year-old were already behind on routine vaccinations because New Brunswick ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Talks with Air Canada resume, union says
By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Talks with Air Canada resume, union says There’s hope today that a deal to end a strike by Air Canada’s flight attendants could be reached at the bargaining table, following word from their union that both sides met ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Talks resume with Air Canada, flight attendants union says, after airline reached out
By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025
There’s hope today a deal to end a strike by Air Canada’s flight attendants could be reached at the bargaining table, following word from their union that both sides met for meetings last night. On Monday, Air Canada extended a cancellation of all Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights through 4 p.m. ET today, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poilievre’s byelection win sets the table for his return to Parliament this fall
By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — After a summer of rodeos, dinosaurs and door-knocking, Pierre Poilievre is now officially heading back to Ottawa as a Conservative member of Parliament for Alberta. The Tory leader will represent the sprawling rural riding of Battle River—Crowfoot, in the province’s eastern region, after winning a byelection on Monday. “Getting to know the people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Part of me is gone’: Abrupt end for Fraser Downs track a blow to B.C. horse racing
By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025
Kristina Rennich started working as a groom at the Fraser Downs racetrack, formerly known as Cloverdale Raceway, when she decided to turn her passion for horses into a career at the age of 12. Rennich, 53, said she used to tag along with trainers to soak up every piece of knowledge she could at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian defence firm to make ballistic steel through Swedish partnership
By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canadian defence manufacturer Roshel is partnering with a Swedish steel company so it can produce ballistic-protection steel domestically for the first time. Roshel, which makes armoured vehicles, and will now be able to use Swebor’s intellectual property to produce ballistic steel in Canada. The agreement comes as Canada is looking to boost domestic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Magnitude 3.6 quake shakes southeast of Port Renfrew, B.C.
By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025
PORT RENFREW — A minor earthquake was recorded on Monday evening near Port Renfrew, about 110 kilometres northwest of Victoria. Earthquakes Canada reports a 3.6 magnitude quake struck at 7:17 p.m. local time, with the tremor occurring 18 kilometres southeast of Port Renfrew. A statement from the province says no damage or injury is expected. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pierre Poilievre wins Alberta byelection, regains seat in House of Commons
By Canadian Press on August 18th, 2025
CAMROSE — The Canadian Press is projecting Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has won the byelection in the rural Alberta riding of Battle River—Crowfoot. Poilievre was leading by about 5,500 votes with almost 20 per cent of polls reporting just over an hour after voting closed. That means he has secured a seat in the House ... Read More »
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