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Deadline tight to implement dental care, but Duclos confident the feds will meet it

Deadline tight to implement dental care, but Duclos confident the feds will meet it

Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos is confident the federal government will be able to set up its proposed dental-care program by the end of the year, though his department has not yet settled on a model or begun formal talks
'Long overdue': Sri Lankan Canadians welcome president, PM resignations

'Long overdue': Sri Lankan Canadians welcome president, PM resignations

TORONTO — Some Sri Lankans living in Canada are welcoming the promised resignations of that country's embattled leaders, after protesters angered by economic collapse stormed the homes of the president and prime minister over the weekend.
Provinces still haven't received $2B in health top-ups announced by Liberals in March

Provinces still haven't received $2B in health top-ups announced by Liberals in March

OTTAWA — As premiers gathered in British Columbia try again to make their case for a permanent increase in federal health transfers, they're also waiting on $2 billion they were promised back in March to help clear surgical and diagnostic backlogs.
Ottawa fast-tracking travel visas for AIDS conference amid sharp criticism

Ottawa fast-tracking travel visas for AIDS conference amid sharp criticism

OTTAWA — The federal government is prioritizing temporary travel visas for people seeking to attend the International AIDS Conference in Montreal at the end of July.
Canadian-made tools on Webb space telescope help provide spectacular views of space

Canadian-made tools on Webb space telescope help provide spectacular views of space

LONGUEUIL, Que. — NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, outfitted with two Canadian-built systems that help capture images, is already astounding the scientists who worked for years to get the instrument operational.
Jan. 6 nearly 'spark that started a new Civil War,' ex-Oath Keepers member testifies

Jan. 6 nearly 'spark that started a new Civil War,' ex-Oath Keepers member testifies

WASHINGTON — Shortly after an "unhinged" White House meeting with his motliest unofficial advisers, Donald Trump invited his Twitter followers to what would become the Jan.
Former neighbour stands by story RCMP did 'nothing' on N.S. killer's spousal abuse

Former neighbour stands by story RCMP did 'nothing' on N.S. killer's spousal abuse

HALIFAX — A former neighbour of the man who carried out the 2020 Nova Scotia mass killing stood by her story on Tuesday that RCMP did "nothing" when she reported a violent domestic assault years before the rampage.
Does airport preclearance offer a model to help U.S. prevent future mass shootings?

Does airport preclearance offer a model to help U.S. prevent future mass shootings?

WASHINGTON — In a nation of more than 332 million people now outflanked by their own firepower, a Canadian-born professor is preaching the merits of using risk management to prevent mass shootings.
New poll suggests more than half of Canadians are worried about issues at airports

New poll suggests more than half of Canadians are worried about issues at airports

OTTAWA — Most Canadians believe the country is in a recession and that prices are going to continue to rise for the foreseeable future, according to a new poll.
Killer's violent past explored by inquiry investigation Nova Scotia mass shooting

Killer's violent past explored by inquiry investigation Nova Scotia mass shooting

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia denture maker who killed 22 people in April 2020 was long known to be a violent man, especially among disadvantaged people who owed him money, newly released documents show.