Ontario says art museum investment is commitment to Canadian patriotism, identity
The Ontario government says a planned $50 million investment in the McMichael Canadian Art Collection is an investment in patriotism and Canadian culture.
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Health Canada says synthetic red food dye banned by FDA poses no human risk in Canada
TORONTO -- Health Canada says a synthetic dye newly banned from the U.S. food supply does not pose a health risk to the general population in Canada.
Salvation Army says holiday donations down 50 per cent since mail strike began
The Salvation Army says holiday donations are down 50 per cent since the Canada Post strike began, amounting to a drop of roughly $9.3 million in seasonal giving compared to this time last year.
Diapers? Yes. Skates? No. A look at items getting a tax holiday
TORONTO -- The federal government says cost-conscious families are among the groups set to benefit from a proposed tax holiday, a temporary policy that will make many children's items and packaged foods tax-free for two months.
Niigaan Sinclair, Jordan Abel among winners of Governor General's Literary Awards
When Niigaan Sinclair pitched his collection of articles to a Toronto publisher, he was told "Winipek: Visions of Canada from an Indigenous Centre" was a "regional book."
Donald Trump election sparks U.S. interest in move to Canada, say immigration lawyers
Vancouver immigration lawyer Ryan Rosenberg says he's been getting so many inquiries from disaffected U.S. voters that he set up a website to address their concerns.
Canadian election watchers to gather in bars, homes to watch polarizing U.S. vote
TORONTO -- Canadians engrossed in the drama of the U.S. presidential election expect to gather in bars and living rooms to watch the votes roll in Tuesday, but many say the usual fanfare of watch parties will be muted by anxiety over the especially combative race.
Monthly food bank use soars to record 2 million, driven by cost of groceries, housing
TORONTO -- Canada's reliance on food banks has soared to a grim new milestone, according to data from Food Banks Canada.
Pediatric group says doctors should regularly screen kids for reading difficulties
The Canadian Paediatric Society says doctors should regularly screen children for reading difficulties and dyslexia, calling low literacy a "serious public health concern" that can increase the risk of other problems including anxiety, low self-esteem and behavioural issues, with lifelong consequences.