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Here is what Canada's drug shortage situation looks like right now

Compared to the peak pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, Canada experienced an uptick in prescription drug shortages in 2022 that Health Canada says has continued throughout 2023.

OPINION

Advice on dealing with 'quiet hiring' in the workplace

In a column for CTVNews.ca, personal finance writer Christopher Liew tackles 'quiet hiring' -- a term referring to companies that quietly hire from their own talent pool rather than look elsewhere -- and outlines some tips for employees on how to take advantage of the practice.
Caught on camera: Kitten stolen from Waterloo, Ont. pet store

A pet store in Waterloo, Ont. is asking for the public’s help after someone stole a 10-week-old kitten named Crosby.

Airbnb renter whose grease fire set off sprinklers in Vancouver highrise can't be sued by insurer, court rules

An Edmonton man who accidentally started a grease fire while staying in an Airbnb in a downtown Vancouver condo, setting off the building's sprinklers, cannot be sued for damages by the strata corporation's insurer.
Alberta town to put proposed bylaw banning symbols such as Pride crosswalks, flags to plebiscite

A group in Westlock, Alta., is trying to ban crosswalks painted in rainbow colours and other symbols.

Security video reveals moments OPP officer assaults woman in Orillia holding cell

Security video released from inside a holding cell in Orillia in 2019 shows the interaction between an officer and a woman accused of intoxication that resulted in an assault conviction for the eight-year OPP veteran.
Ontario court upholds mandatory math test for new teachers

Ontario's top court has upheld the validity of a mandatory math test for new teachers, saying that a lower court decision declaring it unconstitutional was based on preliminary and incomplete data.

One person dead, 63 confirmed cases in salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe: PHAC

The Public Health Agency of Canada says one person has died after a salmonella outbreak linked to Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes.
Big-box retailers are rethinking their self-checkout strategies. Here's why

Some grocers are reconsidering their self-checkout strategy to find a balance between meeting their customers' demands and mitigating losses from theft.

Digging to rescue 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India halted after machine breaks

Attempts to reach 41 construction workers stuck in a collapsed tunnel in northern India for two weeks were again stymied Saturday. The drilling machine broke down late Friday while making its way through the rubble, stones and metal.
World's largest iceberg breaks free, heads toward Southern Ocean
Fraudsters are getting better at what they do, and it's costing Canadians billions
B.C. man ordered to repay $3,800 after providing couple with 'absolute garbage' firewood
Home Decorators Collection artificial Christmas tree recalled over fire risk
Ontario Premier Doug Ford defends use of foreign workers at Stellantis battery plant
APTN says funds needed from online streaming giants to help promote Indigenous voices
Trudeau government claims big win in dairy imports dispute with U.S.
'This is my life': Buffy Sainte-Marie pushes against doubts over Indigenous ancestry
'I haven't said I would be resigning' over carbon pricing, Guilbeault tells Senate
Report reveals five-year effect of P.E.I. guaranteed income
Defence minister insists budget cuts won't affect military members
Canadian astronaut Kutryk bound for space station, colleague to back up moon flight
Washington asks India about alleged assassination plot against U.S.-Canadian activist
Major Canadian grocer says expanded price freezes will happen amid new plans to stabilize food prices
Bill to tackle online hate 'absolute priority' for feds, but advocate decries delays
'Your priorities are backwards,' Bell tells CRTC during Online Streaming Act hearing
Bell seeks to appeal CRTC decision allowing carriers' access to its fibre network
Alberta school trustee who compared LGBTQ2S+ community to Nazis resigns after board disqualifies her
Randall Hopley turned himself in 'because he was cold,' Vancouver police say
'Systematic monster': Peter Nygard’s son describes how he tried to blow the whistle on his father for years

Northern Ontario Articles

Sudbury senior killed in Hwy. 69 crash Tuesday

A 65-year-old from Greater Sudbury was killed in a single-vehicle crash just after midnight Tuesday on Highway 69. 14
'No concessions' St-Onge says in $100M a year news deal with Google

The Canadian government has reached a deal with Google over the Online News Act that will see the tech giant pay $100 million annually to publishers, and continue to allow access to Canadian news content on its platform. This comes after Google had threatened to block news on its platform when the contentious new rules come into effect next month. 12
North Bay’s top cop announces retirement, search on for replacement

After four years as top cop, North Bay Police Chief Scott Tod is retiring, the local police board announced Wednesday. 7
Ted Nolan returns home for book signing, first time since cancer diagnosis

A living legend returned to Garden River First Nation this week - Ted Nolan. 7
Suspect driving company vehicle in northern Ont. was impaired, asleep and had suspended licence

An employee driving a company pickup truck from Wawa to Chapleau was reported missing by the company this week. 2
Winter weather forecast: A warm start thanks to El Nino, but then what?

Chilly nights and snow-covered slopes may not be easy to come by in much of Canada during the first part of the winter season, according to the winter outlook from one of Canada's prominent forecasters. 1
Sudbury pickup truck driver involved in head-on crash was impaired, police say

A commercial motor vehicle and a pickup truck were involved in a head-on collision early Wednesday morning, Ontario Provincial Police say 11
Campaign begins in Sudbury to raise awareness, reduce stigma of HIV

Almost 200 red scarves decorate various posts in Greater Sudbury’s downtown core – all to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of HIV and AIDS. 3
Sault victim beaten with a broom handle, property damaged, one charged

A suspect who was wanted for an assault incident that took place in August was arrested and charged this week. 5
Alberta, Quebec suspects driving stolen vehicles arrested in northern Ont.

A traffic stop this week in northern Ontario led to the arrest of two people – one from Alberta, the other from Quebec – who were driving two separate stolen vehicles. 6
Police recover stolen rifles in northwestern Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police say they have recovered rifles stolen from a residence in Marathon earlier this month. 3
Provincial police in northern Ont. lay charges in historical sexual assault investigation

While not saying when the incidents took place, Ontario Provincial Police charged a suspect Sunday in a historical sexual assault investigation in the Town of Cochrane. 5
Parents charged after Northern Ont. police checking on children find drugs and weapons

Acting on behalf of another government agency, Ontario Provincial Police in Blind River, Ont., found weapons and drugs while doing a wellness check on children. 2
Nipissing District Victim Services brings newest K9 recruit on board to start training

To meet the demand of the number of clients who need trauma support, Victim Services of Nipissing District has brought a new partner on board to help: a young yellow Labrador puppy named Toby. 7
Sudbury’s indoor pools are old, outdated and costly to maintain, study concludes

While not yet wading into the dangerous waters of closing community pools, a report on the state of city-owned pools in Greater Sudbury found they are old, costly and don’t conform to modern standards. 5
Security video reveals moments OPP officer assaults woman in Orillia holding cell

Security video released from inside a holding cell in Orillia in 2019 shows the interaction between an officer and a woman accused of intoxication that resulted in an assault conviction for the eight-year OPP veteran. 3
U.S. says alleged murder plotter was directed by India and mentioned B.C. killing

U.S. officials have charged an Indian national in a plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist on American soil – in a case they say is connected to the slaying of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia. 6
Northern Ont. police arrest all three suspects wanted in home invasion

Police in Moose Factory, Ont., have arrested now arrested all three suspects in connection to an ongoing investigation into a weekend home invasion. 3
Sudbury council OK’s $65M plan to move library, art gallery into city hall

The long-discussed plan to build a new art gallery and library in Greater Sudbury is moving forward after city council approved a $65 million plan at a special meeting Tuesday. 10
Ont. driver who 'needed to use the bathroom' charged with stunt driving

A 26-year-old is facing charges after he was caught driving nearly triple the speed limit in Brampton, Ont. Peel Regional Police say the driver was stopped near Queen Street East and Goreway Drive on Monday night. According to investigators, the driver from Caledon, Ont. was travelling at a speed of 153 km/h in a 60km/h zone.
12 arrested, 81 charges laid in connection with auto theft and insurance fraud ring: Peel police

Peel police say 12 people accused of operating a vehicle theft and auto insurance fraud ring in and around the Greater Toronto Area have been arrested following a “lengthy” and “complex” investigation. 3
Indian government official directed Sikh separatist's assassination plot in U.S., DOJ says

An Indian government official directed an unsuccessful plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist on U.S. soil, the U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday, in announcing charges against a man accused of orchestrating the attempted murder. 4
Cancer care in the Sault gets a boost, but will cause short-term challenges

Cancer care in Sault Ste. Marie is getting an upgrade. The Sault Area Hospital will soon be installing new radiation treatment equipment. 1
Fraudsters prey on Robinson-Huron Treaty members, offering ‘direct deposit’ of $10B settlement

Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police has received an alert from the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund about a new fraud targeting its members. 11
Alberta town to put proposed bylaw banning symbols such as Pride crosswalks, flags to plebiscite
Police concerned about rumours spreading in suspicious Smiths Falls, Ont. disappearances 2
Holiday train arrives in northern Ont. this week 3
Festive RIDE campaign launches in Sudbury 3
Andre Dawson wants to be remembered as a Cub, not an Expo in Hall of Fame 1
Short-term rental tax changes left out of Freeland's bill to implement fiscal update measures, here's why 19
Forecast for 2024 predicts drop in home prices in the Sault, seller’s market in Sudbury 3
Mother of 2 and 4 exchange students identified as victims killed in crash in Huntsville, Ont. 2
Preparing for illness: Here's what happens when you see a person who is sick 5
Ontario court upholds mandatory math test for new teachers
No injuries after plane destroyed in airport crash in Wawa, Ont. 1
Employee of Sudbury business charged with stealing $712K from employer 4
President of northern Ont. med school is leaving 1
Life expectancy for Canadians fell in 2022 for third year in a row, says StatCan 1
Man who pleaded guilty in incel-inspired murder at Toronto spa sentenced to life in prison 4
Growing number of homeless people in Ontario turning to ERs for shelter and warmth, study says 11
With deadline looming, diplomats seek to extend Gaza truce; more hostages, prisoners are freed 30
Food bank usage soars in the province, running out of food in Sudbury 1
Sudbury man launches petition to have bike lanes cleared in winter 1
B.C. boy dies by suicide after online sextortion: RCMP 3
All 41 workers rescued from collapsed tunnel in India after 17-day ordeal 7
Ontario is reporting a surge in COVID-19. What does that mean for us? 2
Ontario NDP seeks to make it illegal for drivers to pass on solid double yellow lines 6
What is the grocery code of conduct, and will it help to lower the cost of food? 10
Heavy snowfall warning in effect for areas near Sault Ste. Marie 2
Province takes over Gardiner Expressway, DVP for control over Ontario Place in new deal with Toronto 10
4 teens, 1 woman killed in crash in Huntsville, Ont. 1
Sault police capture suspect after chase through backyards, over fences 2
Northern Ont. ski resort already opened 9
Parts of Timmins under a boil water advisory
Who should decide highway closures? 4
Montreal police investigating after 'Molotov cocktail' thrown at Jewish centre 3
What's Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2023? Hint: Be true to yourself
Creative crafters at the one northern Ont. LTC share their talents with a market 7
One northern Ont. hospital to require masks again starting Monday 7
Wanted Timmins man attempts to flee police, arrested with stolen property 9

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