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Influencers have more reach on 5 major platforms than news media, politicians: report

Influencers have more reach on 5 major platforms than news media, politicians: report

More than two-thirds of younger Canadians engage with political content from influencers — and influencers have significantly more reach on five major social media platforms than news media outlets or politicians, a new study indicates
Another dental sector biz that got millions in Ontario labour funds had ties to then-minister’s wife

Another dental sector biz that got millions in Ontario labour funds had ties to then-minister’s wife

The company of a dentist-turned-businessman who worked with the ex-minister’s wife through another organization received $5.1 million of taxpayer funds
Health Canada won't explain $20M in pharmaceuticals lost from national stockpile

Health Canada won't explain $20M in pharmaceuticals lost from national stockpile

The Public Health Agency of Canada lost more than $20 million worth of pharmaceutical products from the national stockpile this year because of what it calls a 'temperature deviation'
Ford government sends audit of company involved in Skills Development Fund controversy to OPP

Ford government sends audit of company involved in Skills Development Fund controversy to OPP

The province says it sent police details of a ‘forensic audit’ of a company it’s paid $37M, and whose lobbyist’s Parisian wedding was recently attended by the labour minister
Reduction of immigration targets could hurt Canada’s reputation, expert says

Reduction of immigration targets could hurt Canada’s reputation, expert says

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s 2025 budget outlined new immigration levels for Canada, including significant reductions in temporary resident admissions
Ontario, feds agree to 1-year child-care extension; average fee to stay $19/day

Ontario, feds agree to 1-year child-care extension; average fee to stay $19/day

Ontario has secured a one-year extension with the federal government for the national $10-a-day child-care program, giving parents reassurance their fees won't rise for at least 12 more months, but with much hard work still to be done
How Canada can regain its measles elimination status

How Canada can regain its measles elimination status

Infectious disease experts say Canada's loss of measles elimination status shows how badly investment is needed in public health, rebuilding vaccine confidence and solving the primary care crisis
As Remembrance Day marks 80 years since WWII, fewer surviving veterans remain

As Remembrance Day marks 80 years since WWII, fewer surviving veterans remain

Eighty years after the end of the deadliest conflict in history, the number of living Second World War veterans has dwindled to a few thousand
Blood thinners no longer needed for many with irregular heartbeats, study suggests

Blood thinners no longer needed for many with irregular heartbeats, study suggests

Those who have undergone successful corrective procedures for irregular heart beats may no longer need to commit to long-term blood thinning therapy, an international study co-led by Canadian researchers suggests
'Super rare' piebald deer sightings create buzz in Midland area

'Super rare' piebald deer sightings create buzz in Midland area

'I would think he would stand out, he was huge and absolutely breathtaking,' local resident says. 'I couldn't believe what I was seeing!'