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Ontario couple leads court battle to change MAID in B.C.

A family from Ontario is spearheading a pivotal B.C. Supreme Court trial to alter Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) laws, arguing their daughter was forced to choose death due to inadequate care. The trial began January 12, 2026.

Sask. woman avoids MAID after Glenn Beck's help

Jolene Van Alstine, a 45-year-old Saskatchewan mother with a rare disease, was scheduled for MAID on Jan. 7, 2026. American commentator Glenn Beck intervened, securing U.S. medical consultations and offering hope.

Key Health Stories Impacting Kitchener in 2025

A review of the pivotal health and public safety developments in the Kitchener region for 2025, including local incidents and national policy debates. Stay informed on issues affecting your community.

Iowa Guard Members Killed in Syria Return Home

The remains of two Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in a Syrian desert attack were repatriated in a dignified transfer at Des Moines International Airport on December 24, 2025.

Alberta to Test Higher 120 km/h Speed Limits

Alberta plans to test 120 km/h speed limits on select rural highways. A reader argues the de facto limit is already 120 km/h, raising safety concerns. Plus, letters on MAID access and immigration policy.

Judge stops husband's 'Death Plan' for wife with Alzheimer's

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has intervened to protect a 77-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's from her husband, who openly discussed a plan to end her life if she became ineligible for MAID. Read the full ruling details.

Toronto hikes land transfer tax on luxury homes over $3M

Toronto City Council has approved Mayor Olivia Chow's proposal to increase the land transfer tax for luxury home sales above $3 million. Learn about the new policy and its implications for the city's real estate market.

Trump Pays Respects to Iowa Guardsmen Killed in Syria

Former President Donald Trump attended the dignified transfer of three Iowans killed in Syria. Sgts. William Howard, Edgar Torres-Tovar, and an interpreter were honored as their remains returned to U.S. soil.

Trump to Attend Transfer for 3 Killed in Syria

Former President Donald Trump will witness the dignified transfer of two National Guardsmen and an interpreter killed in Syria. The ceremony honors Sgts. William Howard and Edgar Torres-Tovar.

Toronto Should Ditch Land Transfer Tax, Analyst Says

Following Calgary's move to reduce property tax hikes, calls grow for Toronto to scrap its municipal land transfer tax, which critics argue worsens housing affordability and distorts the market.

Ethics of MAID for Mental Illness Debated in Parliament

As Parliament debates Bill C-218 to exclude mental illness from MAID eligibility, experts question if offering assisted death masks a failure to provide adequate mental health support and dignified living conditions in Canada.

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