The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has revised its medical eligibility standards, allowing applicants with conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, asthma, and allergies to be assessed individually rather than automatically disqualified. This change, introduced in January, is part of broader...
A growing outbreak of Shigella infections, primarily affecting homeless populations in Canadian cities, underscores the urgent need for improved hygiene and sanitation services. The bacterial infection, which causes severe diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fever, has been confirmed in at...
Despite a bold 2022 announcement to confiscate $26 million USD tied to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich and allocate it toward Ukrainian reconstruction, the Canadian government has yet to take concrete legal steps to seize the funds. The money, frozen...
Canada’s population is projected to grow significantly over the next 50 years, potentially reaching 80 million by 2074, according to new Statistics Canada data. This growth is expected even after the federal government’s decision to reduce immigration rates by...
Ontario Premier Doug Ford signaled the possibility of an early provincial election, citing the need for a clear mandate to counter potential economic fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs. Speaking at Queen’s Park on Monday, Ford emphasized...
Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff, Gen. Jennie Carignan, stated that it is “absolutely possible” for the country to meet its NATO defence spending target of 2% of GDP before the current 2032 deadline. Speaking in an interview on...
Today, Mississauga City Council received Partners in Homebuilding, a report from the Mayor’s Housing Task Force. As the housing crisis continues to worsen, the report challenges all levels of government, including Mississauga, to think and act differently.
The recommendations in the task...
Stolen Vehicles and Firearm Recovered Following Armed Carjacking in Brampton
Region of Peel – Investigators from the Peel Regional Police Central Robbery Bureau have charged three youths in relation to an armed carjacking that occurred in Brampton.
On January 16,...
Burlington – The Burlington Performing Arts Centre’s Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Sara Palmieri as its new Executive Director.
Palmieri is an award-winning senior arts professional whose wealth of experience and vision will help usher in the next...
The City of Vaughan’s annual Lunar New Year celebration returns! So, mark your calendars and come join us on Sunday, Feb. 9, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall for this year’s event, which will include...
