By Shawn Whatley, December 23, 2023The federal government chose a right-to-die advocacy group to help implement its medical assistance in dying legislation. Anyone who criticizes MAID governance is seen as being opposed to assisted death and is shut out of the debate. In 2022, Canada extended its lead: MAID now represents 4.1 per cent of all deaths in Canada. In truth, Canada became world-famous for euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide because we put right-to-die advocates in charge of assisted death. Regardless of one’s stance on MAID, regulatory capture is a well-known form of corruption.

His pelvis is broken in four different places and also a vein in his left leg was sectioned in two. It took first responders over 30 minutes to get Jayden out of the vehicle using the Jaws of Life, Rocheleau said. Driver charged with impaired, dangerous drivingOttawa police said a 23-year-old man from Ottawa was arrested at the scene and charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm and dangerous driving causing bodily harm. No other family should have to deal with something like this, Rocheleau said, adding she hopes Hunter's story can help highlight the consequences of driving impaired. Ottawa police said so far this year they have charged more than 870 people with impaired driving.

But for Christmas 2023, virtually every corner of Canada was touched by conditions warmer than anything seen in decades. Vancouver hit a high of 14 Celsius on Dec. 27, shattering a record that had stood since 1986. Ottawa — which can occasionally boast of being the world’s coldest national capital — hit a high of 6 Celsius on Boxing Day. A Calgary man drowned on Christmas Day after falling through the thin ice of the Bow River. Even the North is close to meltingThe territories are still reliably being hit with snow and ice … but just barely.

Canadian Blood Services says blood donations are needed nationwide as supplies dwindle over the holidays. (CBC / Radio-Canada - image credit)Alisha Openshaw has driven her twin four-year-old sons, Weston and Bennett, to B.C. Alisha Openshaw says her twin sons, Weston and Bennett, receive donated blood and plasma almost weekly for their treatment for acute lymphocytic leukemia at B.C. (Submitted/Alisha Openshaw)According to Canadian Blood Services, more than 11,000 donations are needed between now and Jan. 7, 1,500 of which are required in B.C. "I had never donated blood before the boys," she said.

A new era in women’s sports is underway with the arrival of the Professional Women’s Hockey League. More from Rolling StoneWant to watch the women’s hockey league on TV and online? Sign up for a virtual private network like ExpressVPN, which will let you set your location to Canada to livestream PWHL games online on CBC.ca. Use NordVPN, which currently has a 30-day free trial that you can use to watch the women’s hockey games online for free. The schedule will take a short break in February, for the Rivalry Series, between the U.S. and Canadian national women’s hockey teams.

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What does success look like for NS NDP Leader Claudia Chender?| SaltWireOTTAWA — A group of election activists pushing for electoral reform plans to once again plump up the ballot for an upcoming federal byelection. Long considered a safe Liberal seat, elections in Toronto-St. Paul’s have attracted between four and five candidates since the 2000 federal election. Under current election rules, federal election candidates don’t have to live in the riding they’re running in, which opens the door for anybody in Canada to toss in their hat. Previous ballot-bloating campaigns by the Longest Ballot Committee have so far resulted in some comically large ballots. The ballot for the 2022 federal byelection in Mississauga-Lakeshore — a contest won by former Ontario Liberal MPP Charles Sousa — swelled to 40 candidates, with most running as independents.

And even $600 billion in cumulative debt hasn’t been enough for the Liberals to honour their 2015 campaign promise to ensure universal clean water on First Nations reserves. As recently as 2021, interest charges on federal debt cost $20.3 billion per year. Ottawa now spends about as much on debt management as it does on health care transfers to the provinces. Now, it’s one of a bouquet of social welfare programs introduced in just the past few years. The fiscally conservative Canadian Taxpayers Federation is one of the most dedicated monitors of rising federal spending.

An RCMP unit in Alberta in charge of investigating a public complaint about four officers in Fort Smith, N.W.T., is escalating the complaint to allow for possible disciplinary action — including opening the door for criminal charges — rather than remedial changes to policy or training. In April, Kelly Canadian lodged a public complaint against four officers, alleging they used excessive force against him. In November, Canadian received a letter notifying him that the Alberta unit investigating his complaint will do so under the Criminal Code. Kate McDerby is the director of strategic communications and outreach with CRCC, an independent agency that reviews complaints against RCMP. All public complaints first go through the RCMP.

Charlie Burggraf announced Wednesday he was stepping down as head coach of PWHL Minnesota. The team announced on Wednesday that head coach Charlie Burggraf was stepping down exactly one week before the franchise's first-ever game on Jan. 3 in Boston. "We thank Charlie Burggraf for all he did for our franchise, and we wish him only the best in the future," said PWHL Minnesota general manager Natalie Darwitz. "My family and I have decided that stepping away from the head coaching position at Team Minnesota is the right move for us at this time," he said. "I wish both the PWHL, and especially Team Minnesota, great success."

This blog post aims to highlight five potential side effects of dark chocolate that are often overlooked in the midst of its widespread acclaim. Being informed can help you make better choices and enjoy dark chocolate in a way that’s both pleasurable and mindful. So, let’s take a closer look at these five potential side effects, ensuring your love for dark chocolate is both informed and balanced. Eating dark chocolate can lead to:Difficulty falling asleepDisrupted sleep patternsDecreased overall sleep qualityTo avoid these sleep-related issues, consider enjoying dark chocolate earlier in the day or opting for smaller amounts. Incorporating dark chocolate into a healthy dietIncorporating dark chocolate into a healthy diet can be both enjoyable and beneficial:Sprinkle a few dark chocolate shavings on fruits or yogurt for a delicious twist.

A graduate of the Fanshawe College Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology program, Leebody spent the bulk of his broadcasting career with TSN. In 2021, he was named runner-up in the Best News Anchor (Small Market) category in the Broadcast Dialogue Canadian Radio Awards. He went on to become the first voice heard on CKCB Collingwood when the station went to air in 1965. He later hosted a morning show on Cobequid Radio Society community radio station, CIOE-FM, in Lower Sackville. Wentzell began his broadcasting career in 1983, anchoring news on Fredericton stations CIHI and CKHJ, before transitioning to roles behind-the-scenes.

The pain: The cost of fixing or remodeling your home in California has risen by 67 percent in a decade — twice overall inflation’s jump. The pinchConsider that these building projects that cost a typical Californian $10,000 at the start of 2013 now run $16,703. Nationally, what cost $10,000 for these items in 2013 is now a $16,401 bill — or a 64 percent jump. It shows all goods and services that cost $10,000 at the start of 2013 are now $13,298 — or a 33 percent jump. The CPI rose 3.7 percent in the past year vs. an average 5 percent annual jump over the previous three years vs. a 1.6 percent annualized gain in 2013-19.

A large tray of micro peas at GoodLeaf Farms will be harvested and packaged for delivery to local retailers. Barry Murchie, president and CEO of GoodLeaf Farms, checks in on the company's large scale vertical farm. (Bryan Labby/CBC)Story continuesIt's not the first indoor, vertical farm in Calgary. Employees at GoodLeaf Farms remove a large tray of micro peas from the five-storey vertical farm operation in Calgary. Employees at GoodLeaf Farms remove a large tray of micro peas from the 12-metre-high vertical farm operation in Calgary.

The Canadian PressGOTHENBURG, Sweden — Alan Letang was taken aback when told of the move. Solely focused on preparing Canada for the world junior hockey championship an ocean away, the country's head coach hadn't heard one of its provinces had banned post-game handshakes in minor hockey due to a string of altercations. "Disappointing," said Letang, who played 19 professional seasons in both Europe and North America. "There's a respect and camaraderie in sports. You can go out and compete hard against someone, but