Ottawa has appointed just half of the 28 new superior court judges announced in the 2017 budget to help clear up delays in the justice system.
If Canadians want pharmacare, tax hikes will follow, Kevin Page to warn first ministers
Former federal budget watchdog Kevin Page will deliver a blunt message to premiers this week about the costs of a future national pharmacare program: If Canadians want one, taxes will have to go up.
Doug Ford tilts the table away from Trudeau’s agenda
When Canada’s premiers gather in New Brunswick for their annual summer meetings this week, the main event will undoubtedly be the debut of Ontario Premier Doug Ford. But Ford is just the latest change at the provincial level that creates new challenges for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s national agenda, particularly on climate change.
Ex-NHL goaltender Ray Emery drowns in Hamilton harbour
Hamilton police have confirmed that a man who drowned in Hamilton harbour was former Ottawa Senators goalie Ray Emery.
France’s win restores order to chaotic World Cup
Ultimately, normalcy returned. The team that was supposed to win the World Cup, won. In a tournament populated by bizarre narratives, favourites France emerged victorious, offering their players and coach soccer immortality.
Theresa May laughs off Trump’s advice to sue EU over Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May revealed Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump gave her this piece of advice as she faced a messy political crisis at home over the U.K.’s impending exit from the European Union: Sue the EU, don’t negotiate.
Canadian video debunking fake online health claims becomes viral hit
A Canadian science communicator wanted to show how people’s emotions and desire for easy answers can be manipulated when it comes to science and health information. His fake video with a very real message now has millions of views.
Customers call scrapped cellphone fee misleading, and some are still paying it
Thought that annoying system access fee was a thing of the past? Turns out, the saga isn’t over. Some people are still paying the controversial wireless phone charge. Meanwhile, a class action lawsuit targeting the fee is making its way to trial.
Trucking industry facing driver shortage
People working in the trucking industry say a shortage of drivers is looming larger than ever and freight and logistics companies say they can’t fill positions as fast as baby boomers are leaving them.
Greyhound replacements and plastic that detects E. coli: CBC’s Marketplace consumer cheat sheet
CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week, including replacements for Greyhound in western Canada, researchers developing a plastic patch to detect meat contamination and Tim Hortons testing delivery.