A citizen mobilization took place in Shawville on Monday afternoon to call on the Quebec government to equalize the bonuses offered to medical imaging technologists in rural areas. Currently, technologists at hospitals in Shawville, Maniwaki and Wakefield can receive an annual bonus of $18,000, while those at hospitals in Hull, Gatineau and Papineau are entitled … Read more
Residents of Ma-Me-O Beach, south of Edmonton, will have to pay an additional $19,500 per person in taxes by September 30. It will go toward paying off debt the community has been carrying for years from a failed $5 million wastewater infrastructure project. Ma-Me-O Beach Mayor Christine Holmes says nearly 40 percent of residents have … Read more
Whooping cough, also known as “100-day cough,” continues to gain ground in Canada, particularly in Quebec. More than 12,000 cases have been reported since January, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). That’s much higher than the 500 to 4,500 infections reported annually nationally, it added in an interview with CBC News. The … Read more
The new seasonal programming of the Circo de Marte theatre starts with ‘The manifesto of the students of Munich’ Details Category: Culture Created on Sunday, 01 September 2024 Written by El Time The new cultural programme at the Circo de Marte theatre in Santa Cruz de La Palma will kick off on Friday 6 September … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo, known by his nickname CR7, has managed to transcend his football career to become a cultural icon and a source of inspiration for millions of people around the world. With a impressive figure that exceeds 600 million followers on Instagram, Ronaldo is not only the most followed athlete on the platform, but also … Read more
Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) CEO Andrew Will has apologized to health-care workers and commended their patience as a long-awaited but flawed new payroll system was rolled out. I want to extend a huge thank you to all of our staff and physicians for their patience and cooperation as we implemented this new system at SHA, … Read more
Loved ones of people addicted to drugs gathered in Sudbury on Saturday for International Overdose Awareness Day to highlight the challenges of finding help and the importance of showing compassion. Nancy Joly is the mother of a person suffering from drug addiction. It’s not easy, it’s frustrating, she said of seeking help. She adds that … Read more
Reigning U.S. Open champion Novak Djokovic was eliminated in the third round on Friday night. Australian Alexei Popyrin, who won the National Bank Open on August 12 in Montreal, caused a surprise by winning in four sets of 6-4, 6-4, 2-6 and 6-4. “Honestly, I played one of the worst tennis matches of my life,” … Read more
The strike that has been weighing on the health care sector in Nova Scotia has been averted. The three unions, UNIFOR, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) announced a tentative agreement signed with the employer Friday at 4:30 a.m. after a marathon day, reads … Read more
A new ploy has emerged on social media recently to trap parents desperate to find a place for their child, as a $200 deposit was requested to visit a brand new private daycare. In one case noted by Radio-Canada, the Facebook post mentioned a new facility that was to open in Chicoutimi. Five new spaces … Read more