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Canada-wide shortage of liquid Children's Tylenol now also impacting chewables

A nationwide shortage of liquid Children’s Tylenol is also impacting generic chewables, with Quebec-based Laboratoire Riva reporting a shortage due to rising demand.

Empty shelves of children's pain relief medicine are seen at a Toronto pharmacy Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Two Ontario pediatric hospitals say they're facing shortages of common pain relievers amid supply disruptions in some parts of the country. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Joe O'Connal

Proportion of French speakers declines nearly everywhere in Canada, including Quebec

The proportion of Canadians who mainly speak French at home continues to decline in nearly all provinces and territories, including Quebec, the latest census release shows.

Ontario mayor fires back at conspiracy theorists who tried to arrest police officers

An Ontario mayor had some harsh words for protesters who attempted to place local police officers under arrest Saturday.

Eastern Ontario doctor facing 3 new murder charges

An eastern Ontario doctor who was charged with first-degree murder in the death of a patient is facing three new murder charges, Ontario Provincial Police have announced.

Trump supporters' threats to judge spur democracy concerns

Hundreds of federal judges face the same task every day: review an affidavit submitted by federal agents and approve requests for a search warrant. But for U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart, the fallout from his decision to approve a search warrant has been far from routine.

Verbal attack on teen girls aboard Calgary bus potentially hate motivated: police

Calgary police are working to identity a woman allegedly involved in a hate-motivated incident aboard a Calgary Transit bus earlier this month.
Cyclist struck in Macleod Trail collision

A cyclist was struck by a truck Wednesday on Macleod Trail S.W.
'An uncomfortable journey': Jeromy Farkas nears end of 4,200-kilometre trek

Jeromy Farkas has been hiking across the United States for more than 158 days, 16 hours and a handful of minutes, and he has the finish line in sight.

Saskatoon

Province, VIDO encourage booster doses as COVID-19 is once again on the rise

University of Saskatchewan researchers say the viral load of COVID-19 in Saskatoon’s wastewater has shown a week-over-week increase the past month, potentially meaning cases of the virus are on the rise.
Some parents facing affordability challenges with increased school supply prices

With the first day of classes looming, some parents shopping for school supplies are facing affordability challenges with higher priced essentials.
Former Saskatoon doctor faces 3 more murder charges in Ontario

A former Saskatoon doctor charged with first-degree murder in Ontario is now facing three more murder charges in that province.

Regina

'Step in the right direction': Sask. government works to end healthcare disruption in Balcarres

The Town of Balcarres has been delivered a new set of promises from the provincial government regarding the reopening of the lab department at the Balcarres Integrated Care Centre.
Saskatchewan to send patients to Alberta for privatized surgery; won't pay for travel

Saskatchewan plans to send people to Alberta to get privatized surgeries, but the cost of travel won't be covered by the government.
Regina city council discusses 5G cell towers, catalyst commitee

A set of guidelines to help determine where new cell towers can be built in Regina is being sent back to city administration for further changes.

Atlantic

Opposition parties take aim at Nova Scotia premier over health-care 'crisis'

The two main opposition parties in Nova Scotia are slamming Premier Tim Houston's record on health care after his first year in power.
'Captain of their own ship': debate over MAID deepens as numbers climb

Despite a growing number of people who are opting for a doctor's help in ending their own lives, the practice remains controversial, and very much up for debate.
RCMP track down two young boys driving truck in central Newfoundland

The RCMP in central Newfoundland have tracked down a 13-year-old boy believed to have been behind the wheel of a pickup truck that was spotted driving erratically on the Trans-Canada Highway.

Toronto

Ontario mayor fires back at conspiracy theorists who tried to arrest police officers

An Ontario mayor had some harsh words for protesters who attempted to place local police officers under arrest Saturday.
'Novelty' screwdriver that looks like replica handgun raising concerns

Concerns are being raised about the sale of a screwdriver that looks like a replica handgun available at a popular auto retailer across Canada.
Ontario to reveal next steps of 'Plan to Stay Open' Thursday, hints at changing 'status quo'

The Ontario government will reveal the next steps of its “Plan to Stay Open” on Thursday.

Montreal

New census data showing French 'in danger' spurs debate ahead of Quebec election

Quebec's French language minister Simon Jolin-Barrette said Wednesday that the proof is now "beyond a reasonable doubt:" French is in peril in the province, after reviewing the latest federal census data.
Quebec pension fund manager posts $33.6 billion loss for first 6 months of 2022

Quebec's pension fund manager, the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, will have to figure out a way to fix the hole in people's wallets after the worst first-half of the year in recent years on the markets.
Adult women who accused Quebec cardinal of sexual misconduct breaks church-abuse stereotype

After Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet was accused by a woman of sexual assault in a class-action lawsuit introduced this week, more women have come forward with similar allegations against members of the province's Catholic Church.

Ottawa

Eastern Ontario doctor facing 3 new murder charges

An eastern Ontario doctor who was charged with first-degree murder in the death of a patient is facing three new murder charges, Ontario Provincial Police have announced.
'We don’t have options here': Ottawa family seeks out-of-country cancer treatment for daughter

An Ottawa family is facing a daunting challenge in their search for a treatment for their nine-year-old daughter with cancer.
Woman, 28, killed in chain-reaction crash east of Ottawa

Emergency crews responded to the four-vehicle collision at County Road 17 and County Road 9 in the Township of Alfred-Plantagenet at approximately 5:15 p.m. Tuesday.

Kitchener

'It's never been enough': ODSP recipients struggle to make ends meet
'It does reduce the strain on the emergency department:' province planning to expand paramedic powers

The provincial government is expanding the amount of power paramedics have when responding to an emergency.
Special Investigations Unit clears Stratford officer who “fell short” of his duty in connection to death of 18-month-old

A decision handed down by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) ruled a Stratford police officer who “fell short in his duty of care” will not be criminally prosecuted in connection to the death of a toddler who was “failing to thrive.”

Northern Ontario

Former Ontario Premier Mike Harris on health care privatization debate

At a charity golf tournament and gala raising money for the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation, former Ontario Premier Mike Harris addressed the staffing crisis in hospitals and fears of privatizing health care.
Cambrian College offers new chemical engineering technician program

Next month, Cambrian College in Sudbury will be offering a chemical engineering technician program with hopes of helping meet the demand for skilled workers in the field.
Lock tours return to Sault Ste. Marie

There's a new presence on the waterfront in Sault Ste. Marie. The "Miss Marie" is now offering tours of the St. Marys River and the Soo Locks.

Winnipeg

Eviction warnings handed to longtime Manitoba legislature encampments

Eviction warnings have been given to two longtime encampments on the Manitoba legislature grounds.
Retired priest charged in residential school investigation pleads not guilty

A 92-year-old retired priest charged in connection with an allegation of sexual abuse at a residential school in Manitoba has pleaded not guilty.
WestJet adds new West Coast destination flight from Winnipeg

WestJet will soon be offering direct flights from Winnipeg to Los Angeles.

Vancouver

Gangster's execution outside of a busy Vancouver restaurant was carefully planned: court documents

The man who killed Harpreet Singh Dhaliwal outside of a busy Vancouver restaurant last year planned the killing for weeks, setting up in an Airbnb to 'track down' the victim 'for the purpose of killing him,' court documents say.
Children's flu and pain medications in short supply across B.C.

An unprecedented cold and flu season coupled with supply chain issues is leading to a shortage of liquid Advil and Tylenol for kids across British Columbia.
Driver hit a school bus, fled from police, ran off into the forest: Kelowna RCMP

Mounties are looking for a suspect after a strange series of events in Kelowna this week.

Vancouver Island

Search for Victoria man missing in Spain widens to neighbouring countries

The family of a Victoria man who has been missing in Spain for more than a month say they are broadening their search to neighbouring countries.
Island Health issues overdose advisory for Greater Victoria

Island Health is warning of a spike in overdoses in the Greater Victoria region.
Man convicted of killing Langford teen Kimberly Proctor denied parole

One of two men convicted of the shocking sexual assault and murder of a Langford, B.C., teen in 2010 has had his day parole application denied again.