Thousands across Canada were urged to evacuate from blazing wildfires on Saturday, and the smoke emanating from them could be another danger lasting for the next two days — resulting in poor air quality and reduced visibility. Approximately 3,200 residents in northeastern British Columbia were under an evacuation order Saturday afternoon as the Parker Lake […]
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Canadians Split on Trudeau’s Capital Gains Tax Boost, Poll Finds
(Bloomberg) — More Canadians have a negative view of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s planned capital-gains tax hike than a positive one, while most lack confidence that housing will become affordable in five years, according to a new poll. Most Read from Bloomberg The survey by Nanos Research Group for Bloomberg News found that 45% believe […]
Young Canadians Feel Poorer in Warning Sign for Economy, Trudeau
(Bloomberg) — Canadians are feeling gloomy about their personal finances — and Generation Z is the gloomiest of all. Most Read from Bloomberg The Nanos Pocketbook Index, a measure of how people perceive their personal finances and job security, fell to 50 last week, matching its April 2020 low. It’s one component of the broader […]
What symptoms you should look out for as colon cancer rates rise in young Canadians
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle. Princess of Wales Kate Middleton was diagnosed with a cancer following abdominal surgery, but details […]
Justin Trudeau’s government raises taxes on wealthiest Canadians in federal budget
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government announced Tuesday it is imposing higher taxes on the wealthiest Canadians as part of the federal budget. The budget proposes to increase the capital gains inclusion rate, which refers to the taxable share of profit made on the sale of assets. The taxable portion of […]
Young Canadians Squeezed by Housing Turn Away From Trudeau
(Bloomberg) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau swept to power in 2015 with the help of younger Canadians captivated by his positive messaging and socially progressive views. That same group of voters may eventually be his undoing. Most Read from Bloomberg Trudeau’s chief rival, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, has been making huge gains with younger voters […]
What is Cushing’s syndrome? Amy Schumer’s diagnosis prompts 750% spike in web searches — and more health questions Canadians are asking
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle. Amy Schumer shared she was diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome. (Image via Getty Images) When Canadians […]
Organ donations are available to unvaccinated Canadians
Claims spread across social media that organ transplant recipients in Canada are required to be vaccinated. This is missing context; individual medical centers set policies, with most recommending potential organ recipients maximize their protection, including via Covid-19 jabs, but several groups have lifted pandemic-era mandates. “It is now 2024 and unvaccinated Canadians still can not […]
Am I safe when shovelling snow? What to know after two Canadians died from heart attacks
Shovelling snow can increase your risk of heart attack. (Photo via Getty Images) This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle. As heavy […]
Canadians worry US democracy cannot survive Trump’s return to White House, poll finds
By Steve Scherer OTTAWA (Reuters) – About two-thirds of Canadians surveyed this month said American democracy cannot survive another four years of Donald Trump in the White House, and about half said the United States is on the way to becoming an authoritarian state, a poll released on Monday said. The November U.S. election is […]
Two Canadians Arrested, Charged With Terrorism For Participating in Neo-Nazi Groups
The RCMP, Canada’s federal police force, have announced terrorism charges against two men accused of supporting the neo-Nazi movement. The arrests come after an 18-month investigation, according to an RCMP press release Friday. The press release does not name the two men but reads the two were involved in “the creation of Terrorgram Collective manifestos […]