A proposed deal that would see three tobacco giants pay out billions to provinces and territories, as well as smokers across Canada, has been approved by the companies’ creditors, a lawyer representing some of the creditors said Thursday, calling it an important milestone in a lengthy legal saga. The proposed $32.5-billion global settlement between the…
The Japanese city of Tokyo is the latest in a growing list of governments and companies to try out a four-day work week, and some experts say Canadian families also stand to benefit from a long weekend every week if implemented in the right way. Tokyo’s plan, which was announced last week and will roll…
As Canada Post workers remain on the picket line, a key point of contention in their demands is their job’s growing physical and mental toll — and they say that’s exacerbated by climate change. From delivering parcels through scorching heatwaves to battling blizzards, Canadian postal workers increasingly face extreme weather conditions that strain their bodies…
Since Natalie Lipschultz was diagnosed with stage three colorectal cancer in 2019, she estimates the illness has cost her more than $20,000 in out-of-pocket expenses. Several months after her diagnosis, the Burnaby, B.C., resident was terminated from her job at an insurance company without cause while undergoing chemotherapy in January 2020. She agreed not to pursue legal…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size If you recently bought a pair of pants, gloves or mitts from the Mountain Equipment Company (MEC), you might want to check them for mould. A recall was issued for those products on Tuesday. A recall was issued for pants, gloves and mitts sold by the Mountain…
As the Christmas season unfolds, many are lighting their holiday candles to fill their homes with scents of gingerbread, fresh balsam and cinnamon swirl. But behind the cozy flicker, is there a lingering toxin filling the air in your home? Social media is filled with posts warning about the hidden dangers of scented candles, claiming…
The number of Canadians who reported smoking cannabis in the country continues to decline, according to new data, and while it remains the most common method of consumption, eating and drinking it is becoming more popular. The new data comes from Health Canada’s 2024 Canadian Cannabis Survey, with more than 11,600 people surveyed between April…
Police are intensifying their search for a masked gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a busy New York City street Wednesday morning. Thompson, 50, was a prominent figure in the health-care industry, leading one of the nation’s largest insurers. A married father of two teenage sons, he lived in a Minneapolis…
While the holiday season may bring thoughts of snow and cheer, United States health authorities have a stark reminder for the warmer months: summer splash pads can harbour serious health risks, with illnesses spread by fecal contamination from children’s diapers in the water. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A recall has been issued for Taylor Farms’ Sweet Kale Chopped Kit due to potential salmonella contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) warned. The CFIA issued the recall Monday, warning that the salad bags, sold across Canada, may be contaminated with salmonella. Consumers are advised not…
