Budget set aside millions to address crisisAdvocates have been pushing for an expansion of harm-reduction projects such as safe supply and supervised consumption sites. Another $4.6 million is earmarked for Health Canada to streamline the authorization of new safe consumption and drug-checking sites. Safe supply programs are meant to offer people who use drugs an alternative to toxic street products which can be laced with deadly opioids such as fentanyl. Photo: (Mike McArthur/CBC)Guy Felicella, a peer clinical adviser for the BCCSU, says he would like to see new safe supply programs that are less bureaucratic and allow people access without a prescription. So non-medical safe supply through compassion clubs or other models, she said.

That passion has taken her all the way from her hometown of Arviat to the national stage of one of Canada’s most-watched newscasts. “I like to represent the North in what I’m wearing,” said Taylor, who is based in Yellowknife as a reporter for The National. “My daughter, she’s a seamstress, and she made that for me specifically for my first national hosting show, so that was really important to me,” Taylor said. “I think that’s pretty special.”What’s also been special for Taylor this week is the important northern-focused stories she’s been able to share with viewers. “Inuit should have been hosting The National a long time ago.

His body was found in the river July 3 near Ross Island, but it took some time for the identity to be confirmed. Police search marshland in Akwesasne on March 31, 2023, near where the bodies of eight migrants had earlier been found. In a news release issued Friday, Akwesasne Mohawk police said the coroner's office recently confirmed Oakes's identity. Anyone with information is asked to call Akwesasne Mohawk police at 613-575-2340 or email tips@akwesasne.ca. Oakes had struggled with addictions and depression, and had tried to reach out for help, according to U.S. court records.

A merger that would have created one of the largest health service companies in the Upper Midwest has been scrapped. Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services and Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based Sanford Health announced Thursday that they would not proceed with the merger they had been discussing since late last year. AdvertisementThe latest attempt drew fierce opposition at the University of Minnesota, which has a partnership with Fairview. Minnesota lawmakers this spring gave the state attorney general additional power to scrutinize health care mergers, including the Sanford-Fairview proposal. The affiliation between Fairview and the University of Minnesota includes financial support from Fairview for the school’s academic medicine mission.

The audio project coincides with the 40th annual Africville reunion, where former residents and their descendants come together to commemorate the community. Visitors to Africville Park can now put on their headphones and listen to moving stories about the once thriving community. Paula Grant-Smith is a former resident and one of the voices that can be heard on the audio tour. While listeners can take in the audio tour anywhere, Mahon said it was important that people experience it in Africville Park. The 40th anniversary festivities are taking place at Africville Park until July 30.

Prime Minister Trudeau at Toronto’s 2019 Pride parade. In addition to his infamous blackface poses, Justin Trudeau has become the poster boy for 2SLGBTQIA+, championing their causes at every opportunity. There have been dozens of CBC reports on Pride school celebrations, including this year’s tour de force, the Drag Queen Story Hour for primary students. With its own progressive slant, CBC “news reports” share the many joys of school Pride activities as well as the deplorable agitation of protestors who rally to shut down drag queens’ freedom of expression. Abacus Data reports 72 per cent Canadians are familiar with LGBTQ issues, and 76 per cent are comfortable around members of the LGBTQ community.

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global T20 Canada and Securian Canada, a leading insurance provider of innovative, life-ready insurance solutions, are proud to announce Securian Canada’s sponsorship as the Official Insurance Partner of North America’s first professional Twenty20 cricket league. Global T20 Canada is also being broadcast to hundreds of millions of viewers in India, Australia, United Kingdom, South Africa, the Middle East and Caribbean, and other countries and regions. Global T20 Canada consists of six city-based franchises – Toronto Nationals, Montreal Tigers, Vancouver Knights and Brampton Wolves, Mississauga (Ont.) About Global T20 CanadaGlobal T20 Canada debuted in 2018 and is the first professional cricket league in North America playing the Twenty20 format of the sport. Follow Global T20 Canada on social media at:Facebook: /gt20canada Twitter: @GT20Canada Instagram: @GT20Canada

TheDigitalArtist/PixabayI didn’t plan on seeing Greta Gerwig’s new film Barbie until I read a review that mentioned she dons Birkenstocks partway through the film. It’s only today that I recognize that Barbie, that impossibly figured plastic doll, inspired me, too. In that way, I think Barbie helps decode why parents sometimes feel envy and disdain for those of us without kids. Picture Barbie and Ken growing up, if you will, in a world of peril and possibilities. In my world, Barbie never uttered a word about not having kids.

UPDATE: We are pleased to note after lodging a complaint with the National Post, they have now amended their headline to acknowledge that the dead Palestinian man was an “alleged Palestinian gunman” and also included the IDF’s statement that the Palestinian man was armed and fired towards IDF officers in their article. We thank the National Post for taking immediate corrective action. ORIGINAL ALERT:On July 26, CTV News, The Toronto Star, and The National Post published a report by the Associated Press entitled: “Palestinian man killed by Israeli troops during arrest raid in West Bank refugee camp”. Untold in this headline or in the body of the report, Israel contends that the dead Palestinian man was actually a gunman. According to a Times of Israel report, the IDF said Palestinian gunmen opened fire toward Israeli forces, and rioters hurled stones and other objects.

She said she had not encountered water on the roads before that moment and couldn't avoid the flooded area. Denise Crowell says she's grateful Riely Whitman showed up with his tow truck after her car stalled in floodwaters in Bedford. Denise Crowell says she's grateful Riely Whitman showed up with his tow truck after her car stalled in floodwaters in Bedford. 'Out of nowhere'Crowell said she was still trying to restart her car when a flatbed tow truck pulled up "out of nowhere." The tow truck was driven by Riely Whitman of Kelly Towing in Grand Pré, who was on his way back the Annapolis Valley from Dartmouth.

The location of the interception may also signal a shift in the tactics of smuggling networks operating in the area. Homeland Security Investigations, which takes the lead in probing cross-border human smuggling networks, declined to comment. WATCH | Smugglers cashing in on Mexican migrants crossing into U.S. from Canada:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. A family of four Indian nationals and four Romanian nationals died attempting to cross the St. Lawrence River.

The 2023 Canadian U19 Rugby Championships are set to take place July 30 to August 6 at the University of British Columbia. The 2023 Canadian U19 Rugby Championships are set to take place July 30 to August 6 at the University of British Columbia. Both the women’s and men’s competition will feature the BC Bears, Alberta Wolfpack, Ontario Blues, Rugby Quebec, and Atlantic Selects. This will be the first time that a women’s U19 Canadian Championship with regional teams has been staged. Rugby Canada is also pleased to announce the roster of officials for the tournament.

FUKUOKA, Japan – Summer McIntosh defended her title in the women’s 200-metre butterfly on Thursday at the World Aquatics Championships. The 16-year-old phenom from Toronto led the race at every split and clocked a world junior record, Canadian senior record and Americas record 2:04.06. It’s the second medal of the competition for McIntosh, who took bronze in the 200 freestyle on Wednesday. McIntosh got a hug from her parents over the railing as she did her victory lap with the gold medal. Australia clocked a world record in the women’s 4×200 freestyle relay in 7:37.50 for gold.

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent fight and mace spraying at the Olmsted County Fair Wednesday night. Get our free mobile appSheriff’s Captain Tim Parkin said the incident was reported shortly after 10 p.m. At one point an adult female involved in the altercation deployed a canister of what was described as mace or bear spray causing the crowd to disperse. Olmsted County Fair File photo. Olmsted County Sheriff's Office photo Olmsted County Sheriff's Office photo loading...Parkin said some of the musical act’s crew members complained of the smell from the lingering spray, which is estimated to have clung to the air for about 30 minutes.

They hope it will help their party hang on to a suburban Toronto seat that’s on the Conservatives’ top target list for the next election. The Liberals have telegraphed that they want to do something about the current housing crisis facing millions of Canadians. Assuring a healthy Canadian media ecosystemAs for Pascale St-Onge, her record as Sports Minister is encouraging. Now, the new Canadian Heritage Minister will have far bigger adversaries in the global tech giants, notably Google and Facebook. And St-Onge’s challenges will go way beyond the current conflict over internet platforms paying Canadian news media outlets for their content.