Hereditary cancer, high cholesterol risk for 100,000 Canadians to be checked in genetic screening project

Over the the next five years, up to 100,000 people in Ontario will be screened for genetic conditions that increase their risk of hereditary cancers and a condition tied to…

NHS won’t get cutting-edge drugs unless it pays more, says AstraZeneca boss | AstraZeneca

The boss of AstraZeneca has said that unless the UK ramps up spending on new drugs, it could be on a trajectory to only being able to afford cheap, generic…

Immigrant ordered deported for role in McMaster student’s death wins chance to stay in Canada

A Portuguese immigrant ordered deported six years ago for his role in the killing of a McMaster University mechanical engineering student has won a chance to restore his status as…

B.C. ostriches’ fate in hands of Supreme Court, with cull decision imminent

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Supreme Court of Canada is set to release its decision on whether to hear a B.C. ostrich farm’s final appeal to…

Heather Hiscox hosts her final Morning Live show after 20 years on the air

Started 57 minutes ago News Heather Hiscox is saying good morning to CBC News viewers for the last time, as she steps away from the anchor desk after 20 years…

Mistakenly released prisoner Billy Smith turns himself in | Prisons and probation

A fraudster mistakenly released from prison this week has handed himself back into HMP Wandsworth, in southwest London, Surrey police said. William Smith, 35, usually known as Billy Smith, was…

John Ivison: A veteran of rescuing Ottawa’s fiscal hide gives qualified support to Carney’s first budget 

It was mid-December 2003 and I’d just moved from Toronto to Ottawa’s New Edinburgh area to cover Parliament Hill. Read More Source link

Ford government to share update on state of Ontario economy amidst tariffs

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Ford government is set to table its Fall Economic Statement on Thursday, a mini-budget document likely to focus on infrastructure and…

‘New reality’: Hurricane Melissa strength multiplied by climate crisis, study says | Hurricane Melissa

Every aspect of Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm ever to hit Jamaica, was worsened by the climate crisis, a team of scientists has found. Melissa caused widespread devastation when…

Senate to vote on legislation to stop unauthorized war against Venezuela – US politics live | US news

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Senate to vote on bipartisan legislation to stop unauthorized war against Venezuela Good morning and welcome…