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Manitoba Approves Life-Saving Drug for Dying Boy

A Steinbach family celebrates as the Manitoba government approves coverage for a costly medication that could save their son's life after months of uncertainty and desperate appeals.

Chatham-Kent proposes 49% tax hike in 2026 budget

Chatham-Kent officials are sounding the alarm as the 2026 budget proposes nearly 50% tax increase, blaming provincial funding restrictions for forcing drastic measures on local taxpayers.

Manitoba First Nations Push for Federal Budget Changes

Manitoba First Nations leaders are calling for urgent amendments to the federal budget, arguing it fails to address pressing infrastructure, healthcare, and economic development needs in their communities.

Health Canada seizes ivermectin from BC woman

Health Canada takes decisive action against a British Columbia woman promoting ivermectin as a cancer treatment, seizing the unapproved drug and warning about serious health risks.

BC Libraries Struggle with Soaring eBook Demand

British Columbia libraries are facing a digital crisis as exploding demand for eBooks and digital materials outpaces available funding, creating growing wait times and access barriers for patrons across the province.

Federal Budget 2025: Quebec's Major Gains

Discover how Quebec stands to gain billions from Ottawa's latest budget, with massive investments in healthcare, green technology, and infrastructure that could transform the province's economic landscape.

$750M Budget Boost for Early-Stage Canadian Tech

Canada's 2025 federal budget addresses the critical 'valley of death' funding gap with $750 million in strategic investments aimed at helping early-stage tech companies scale and compete globally.

PEI's $1.6B Plan: New Hospital & Schools Coming

Prince Edward Island reveals ambitious five-year capital plan featuring new hospital, schools, and healthcare facilities across the province in historic infrastructure investment.

Alberta's Working Men: The Silent Mental Health Crisis

New research reveals Alberta's working men face a mental health epidemic, with workplace pressures and traditional masculinity creating a dangerous silence. Discover the hidden crisis affecting Canada's workforce.

Happiness Boosts Health After Economic Threshold

New Canadian research shows national happiness significantly improves population health, but only when countries pass a crucial economic development threshold. Discover the science behind the happiness-health connection.

$50M Funding Boost for Rural Canadian Municipalities

The Canadian government announces a significant $50 million funding increase for rural municipalities through the expanded Canada Community-Building Fund, empowering local communities to address infrastructure priorities.

Canada's Health Care Crisis: Learning From Other Nations

While Canadians pride themselves on universal health care, other countries are delivering better outcomes with shorter wait times. Discover which nations are outperforming Canada and what reforms could fix our struggling system.

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