Inquest investigates death of woman with Down syndrome who starved under home care
Florence Girard, a woman with Down syndrome, starved to death in October 2018 at age 38, weighing 50 pounds, under the care of Astrid Dahl in Port Coquitlam, B.C.; a coroner's inquest is investigating failures in oversight by Kinsight Community Society, which contracted with Community Living BC.
Inquest investigates death of woman with Down syndrome who starved under home care
Florence Girard, a woman with Down syndrome, starved to death in October 2018 at age 38, weighing 50 pounds, under the care of Astrid Dahl in Port Coquitlam, B.C.; a coroner's inquest is investigating failures in oversight by Kinsight Community Society, which contracted with Community Living BC.
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36% Bias Score
Canada's IT Outsourcing Costs Exceed In-House Alternatives by 22-25.7 Percent
The Canadian federal government spent $2.6 billion on contracted IT services in 2022-23, exceeding in-house costs by 22-25.7 percent in four departments studied; the total spent on outsourcing rose from $14.7 billion in 2020-21 to $20.7 billion in 2023-24, despite an increase in the number of public...
Canada's IT Outsourcing Costs Exceed In-House Alternatives by 22-25.7 Percent
The Canadian federal government spent $2.6 billion on contracted IT services in 2022-23, exceeding in-house costs by 22-25.7 percent in four departments studied; the total spent on outsourcing rose from $14.7 billion in 2020-21 to $20.7 billion in 2023-24, despite an increase in the number of public...
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36% Bias Score
FDA Bans Red No. 3 Food Dye Despite Lack of Human Cancer Link
The U.S. FDA banned Red No. 3, a synthetic food dye, from its food supply by January 15, 2027, due to the Delaney Clause, which prohibits food additives shown to cause cancer in animals even without evidence of human harm; Canada, however, continues to permit its use within specific limits.
FDA Bans Red No. 3 Food Dye Despite Lack of Human Cancer Link
The U.S. FDA banned Red No. 3, a synthetic food dye, from its food supply by January 15, 2027, due to the Delaney Clause, which prohibits food additives shown to cause cancer in animals even without evidence of human harm; Canada, however, continues to permit its use within specific limits.
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TikTok Faces US Ban: Sale Uncertain Amid National Security Concerns
A US law may ban TikTok on January 19th unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests or shuts down US operations; several parties expressed purchase interest, but ByteDance refuses to sell, citing algorithm value and potential Chinese government disapproval.
TikTok Faces US Ban: Sale Uncertain Amid National Security Concerns
A US law may ban TikTok on January 19th unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests or shuts down US operations; several parties expressed purchase interest, but ByteDance refuses to sell, citing algorithm value and potential Chinese government disapproval.
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60% Bias Score
78 Dead in South African Mine Disaster Amidst Outrage Over Government Response
The recovery of 78 bodies from an abandoned South African gold mine has sparked outrage, as most miners died of starvation and dehydration after authorities blocked their escape routes and supplies, while over 240 survivors face charges.
78 Dead in South African Mine Disaster Amidst Outrage Over Government Response
The recovery of 78 bodies from an abandoned South African gold mine has sparked outrage, as most miners died of starvation and dehydration after authorities blocked their escape routes and supplies, while over 240 survivors face charges.
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52% Bias Score
Canada Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs Against US, Facing Economic Risks
Canadian Prime Minister and premiers plan retaliatory measures against potential US tariffs, considering options like targeted tariffs or a dollar-for-dollar response, but facing potential economic and political consequences.
Canada Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs Against US, Facing Economic Risks
Canadian Prime Minister and premiers plan retaliatory measures against potential US tariffs, considering options like targeted tariffs or a dollar-for-dollar response, but facing potential economic and political consequences.
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48% Bias Score
China's 2024 Economic Growth: Strong Finish, Uncertain Future
China's economy grew 5.0% in 2024, meeting its annual target, but a looming trade war with the US and weak domestic demand could hinder future growth; the fourth quarter saw a 5.4% increase, exceeding expectations but potentially inflated by front-loaded exports.
China's 2024 Economic Growth: Strong Finish, Uncertain Future
China's economy grew 5.0% in 2024, meeting its annual target, but a looming trade war with the US and weak domestic demand could hinder future growth; the fourth quarter saw a 5.4% increase, exceeding expectations but potentially inflated by front-loaded exports.
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44% Bias Score
Carney Launches Liberal Leadership Bid, Focusing on Economic Issues
Mark Carney launched his Liberal leadership bid in Edmonton, focusing on economic issues and criticizing the current government's management while promising "bold" solutions, but his less-than-dynamic speech raised concerns about his political performance.
Carney Launches Liberal Leadership Bid, Focusing on Economic Issues
Mark Carney launched his Liberal leadership bid in Edmonton, focusing on economic issues and criticizing the current government's management while promising "bold" solutions, but his less-than-dynamic speech raised concerns about his political performance.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Faces Nationwide Ban on Sunday Unless Trump Intervenes
A U.S. law mandates ByteDance to sell TikTok's U.S. operations by January 19th or face a nationwide ban; if enacted, the app will shut down on Sunday, impacting 170 million American users and potentially disrupting global services; President-elect Trump may intervene, while President Biden stated le...
TikTok Faces Nationwide Ban on Sunday Unless Trump Intervenes
A U.S. law mandates ByteDance to sell TikTok's U.S. operations by January 19th or face a nationwide ban; if enacted, the app will shut down on Sunday, impacting 170 million American users and potentially disrupting global services; President-elect Trump may intervene, while President Biden stated le...
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52% Bias Score
Hamas-Israel Ceasefire: Hostage Release, Uncertain Peace
A Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreement, effective Sunday, will return hostages abducted on October 7, 2023, and aims to restore calm, despite releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and leaving Hamas in power.
Hamas-Israel Ceasefire: Hostage Release, Uncertain Peace
A Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreement, effective Sunday, will return hostages abducted on October 7, 2023, and aims to restore calm, despite releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and leaving Hamas in power.
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52% Bias Score
Tribunal Petition Seeks to Force Canada to Renegotiate Child Welfare Reform
The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society is petitioning the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal to compel the federal government to renegotiate a rejected $47.8 billion national child welfare reform agreement, after chiefs twice rejected a deal and the government announced it would only renegoti...
Tribunal Petition Seeks to Force Canada to Renegotiate Child Welfare Reform
The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society is petitioning the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal to compel the federal government to renegotiate a rejected $47.8 billion national child welfare reform agreement, after chiefs twice rejected a deal and the government announced it would only renegoti...
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52% Bias Score
Rising Treasury Yields Shake Stock Market Despite Fed Rate Cuts
The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.80%, its highest since 2023, causing stock market declines despite the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates three times since September due to investor concerns about future inflation and economic strength.
Rising Treasury Yields Shake Stock Market Despite Fed Rate Cuts
The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.80%, its highest since 2023, causing stock market declines despite the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates three times since September due to investor concerns about future inflation and economic strength.
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36% Bias Score