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How China is charging forward with EV adoption as Canada prepares to welcome its cars
As Canada opens the door to Chinese electric vehicles following a trade deal earlier this year, it’s leaving space for China’s EV innovation to enter, too. While some say this comes with big rewards in terms of boosting EV uptake and infrastructure in Canada, others are raising concerns over the threat to North American automakers […]
Public servant says she's 'collateral damage' as government prepares to test new pay system
A longtime federal public servant says she’s become “collateral damage” as her department clears its backlog of Phoenix payroll issues so it can test replacement software — and in doing so introduced an error to her file, refused to fix it and is now clawing back hundreds of dollars per paycheque. Source link
Heat dome burns off mountain snow in western U.S., flashing warning for fire season
Mountains that normally see their peak snowpack in March are brown this year, thanks to a spring heat dome that baked western U.S. for much of the second half of the month. That’s raising alarm bells for the fire season that’s already ramping up. Source link
Trump is considering U.S. ground troops in Iran. Here are his options
As U.S. President Donald Trump considers ordering U.S. ground troops into Iran, military experts say trying to capture any of the most likely targets would pose a significant challenge. Source link
Most people across Canada will no longer need to pay nurse practitioners for primary care
As of Wednesday, the federal government will require provinces and territories to start to pay for primary care services, including those provided by nurse practitioners. The new policy aims to ensure Canadians aren’t being billed for “medically necessary services.” Source link
Short track speedskater Will Dandjinou hints at more tactical approach after missed Olympic medals
Six weeks later, Canadian speed skater Will Dandjinou doesn’t regret the gold-medal-or-bust approach from his Olympic debut in Milan. Source link
Patients of Ontario dental clinic speak out after hepatitis, HIV tests urged due to sterilization lapses
Former patients of a dental clinic in Brantford, Ont., are being warned by Grand Erie Public Health to get tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV due to an infection prevention and control lapse investigation. Source link
Ottawa authorizes emergency use of strychnine in Alberta, Saskatchewan to address gopher infestation
Ottawa is authorizing the controlled and time-limited emergency use of strychnine to address millions of dollars worth of damage in Alberta and Saskatchewan caused by an infestation of Richardson’s ground squirrels, known colloquially as gophers. Source link
Toronto Maple Leafs fire general manager Brad Treliving
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment have decided to part ways with Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving. Source link
Toronto Maple Leafs fire general manager Brad Treliving
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment have decided to part ways with Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving. Source link