Canada's Four-Tiered Healthcare System: A Crisis of Access and Affordability
Canada's healthcare system is facing a crisis due to a shortage of family doctors (affecting 6.5 million people) and the rise of private healthcare options that exacerbate inequalities based on income.
Canada's Four-Tiered Healthcare System: A Crisis of Access and Affordability
Canada's healthcare system is facing a crisis due to a shortage of family doctors (affecting 6.5 million people) and the rise of private healthcare options that exacerbate inequalities based on income.
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40% Bias Score
Nova Scotia Woman Killed in Intimate Partner Violence Highlights Systemic Failures
Brenda Tatlock-Burke was killed by her husband, Mike Burke, a retired RCMP officer, in Enfield, Nova Scotia on October 18, 2023; Burke then died by suicide. This incident highlights a lack of support and preventative measures targeting men who exhibit early warning signs of abusive behavior, contrib...
Nova Scotia Woman Killed in Intimate Partner Violence Highlights Systemic Failures
Brenda Tatlock-Burke was killed by her husband, Mike Burke, a retired RCMP officer, in Enfield, Nova Scotia on October 18, 2023; Burke then died by suicide. This incident highlights a lack of support and preventative measures targeting men who exhibit early warning signs of abusive behavior, contrib...
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36% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Quebec's Bill 21
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear a challenge to Quebec's Bill 21, which uses the notwithstanding clause to override Charter rights, after a lengthy deliberation, potentially impacting the balance of power between provincial and federal governments on fundamental rights and setting a precedent f...
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Quebec's Bill 21
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear a challenge to Quebec's Bill 21, which uses the notwithstanding clause to override Charter rights, after a lengthy deliberation, potentially impacting the balance of power between provincial and federal governments on fundamental rights and setting a precedent f...
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24% Bias Score
New Brunswick Neurological Illness: Calls for Independent Investigation Amidst Growing Case Count
In New Brunswick, Canada, a neurologist has identified 371 patients with an unknown neurological illness, resulting in 44 deaths and prompting calls for an independent investigation, which the province and federal government have not yet committed to due to ongoing data collection.
New Brunswick Neurological Illness: Calls for Independent Investigation Amidst Growing Case Count
In New Brunswick, Canada, a neurologist has identified 371 patients with an unknown neurological illness, resulting in 44 deaths and prompting calls for an independent investigation, which the province and federal government have not yet committed to due to ongoing data collection.
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40% Bias Score
Canada Offers Military Support for U.S. Border Security Amidst Resource Challenges
Canada's top soldier announced the military's readiness to deploy helicopters or surveillance equipment to aid U.S. border security following President Trump's tariff threats, despite facing personnel shortages and ammunition constraints.
Canada Offers Military Support for U.S. Border Security Amidst Resource Challenges
Canada's top soldier announced the military's readiness to deploy helicopters or surveillance equipment to aid U.S. border security following President Trump's tariff threats, despite facing personnel shortages and ammunition constraints.
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36% Bias Score
Canada Uses AI to Tackle Massive Payroll Backlog
The Canadian government is using an AI-powered virtual assistant to clear a 383,000-transaction backlog in its Phoenix pay system, processing over 4,300 transactions in months; a decision on a new payroll platform is expected by end of March, with an 18-20 month implementation following.
Canada Uses AI to Tackle Massive Payroll Backlog
The Canadian government is using an AI-powered virtual assistant to clear a 383,000-transaction backlog in its Phoenix pay system, processing over 4,300 transactions in months; a decision on a new payroll platform is expected by end of March, with an 18-20 month implementation following.
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40% Bias Score
Delayed Modular Housing Units Finally Deployed in Vernon
Forty modular housing units, built in 2022 but delayed due to a failed initial project and subsequent remediation, will be transported from Penticton to Vernon to create 52 supportive housing units, highlighting challenges in BC's modular housing program.
Delayed Modular Housing Units Finally Deployed in Vernon
Forty modular housing units, built in 2022 but delayed due to a failed initial project and subsequent remediation, will be transported from Penticton to Vernon to create 52 supportive housing units, highlighting challenges in BC's modular housing program.
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52% Bias Score
BC Accelerates Renewable Energy Amid US Tariff Threat
British Columbia is accelerating renewable energy development, signing a deal for 200 megawatts of wind power to reduce reliance on US electricity amid threatened tariffs and recent power shortages, aiming for energy independence and meeting growing demand.
BC Accelerates Renewable Energy Amid US Tariff Threat
British Columbia is accelerating renewable energy development, signing a deal for 200 megawatts of wind power to reduce reliance on US electricity amid threatened tariffs and recent power shortages, aiming for energy independence and meeting growing demand.
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36% Bias Score
Ring Doorbell Captures Rare Meteorite Strike on Prince Edward Island
A meteorite struck a Prince Edward Island walkway in July 2024, captured on video by a Ring doorbell camera; the specimen, named "Charlottetown," is notable for the high-quality footage and audio recording of its impact.
Ring Doorbell Captures Rare Meteorite Strike on Prince Edward Island
A meteorite struck a Prince Edward Island walkway in July 2024, captured on video by a Ring doorbell camera; the specimen, named "Charlottetown," is notable for the high-quality footage and audio recording of its impact.
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24% Bias Score
Data Breach Exposes Millions of Canadian Student Records
A data breach affecting PowerSchool, a K-12 school software provider, exposed student data including names, birthdates, and health-card numbers across several Canadian provinces between December 22 and 28, 2023, highlighting the education sector's vulnerability to cyberattacks and inadequate cyberse...
Data Breach Exposes Millions of Canadian Student Records
A data breach affecting PowerSchool, a K-12 school software provider, exposed student data including names, birthdates, and health-card numbers across several Canadian provinces between December 22 and 28, 2023, highlighting the education sector's vulnerability to cyberattacks and inadequate cyberse...
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40% Bias Score
Canadian Court Certifies Class-Action Lawsuit Against Opioid Companies
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge certified a class-action lawsuit against over 40 opioid companies for allegedly over-promoting prescription opioid use, leading to substantial public health care costs; the B.C. government, joined by all other Canadian governments, alleges wrongful conduct and ...
Canadian Court Certifies Class-Action Lawsuit Against Opioid Companies
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge certified a class-action lawsuit against over 40 opioid companies for allegedly over-promoting prescription opioid use, leading to substantial public health care costs; the B.C. government, joined by all other Canadian governments, alleges wrongful conduct and ...
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44% Bias Score
Netflix Raises Canadian Subscription Prices Amid Industry-Wide Trend
Netflix implemented a price increase in Canada, raising its subscription plans by $2 to $7.99 for the basic plan with ads, $2.50 to $18.99 for the standard plan without ads, and $3 to $23.99 for the premium plan, reflecting a broader industry trend of rising streaming costs and competitive pressures...
Netflix Raises Canadian Subscription Prices Amid Industry-Wide Trend
Netflix implemented a price increase in Canada, raising its subscription plans by $2 to $7.99 for the basic plan with ads, $2.50 to $18.99 for the standard plan without ads, and $3 to $23.99 for the premium plan, reflecting a broader industry trend of rising streaming costs and competitive pressures...
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40% Bias Score