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25 Jan

Ontario launches fast-track program to shorten waits for critical cancer treatments

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Cancer patients in Ontario are beginning to benefit from quicker access to advanced drug therapies as the provincial government rolls out a new initiative aimed at cutting lengthy approval delays for publicly funded medications. The Funding Accelerated for Specific Treatments (FAST) program, introduced last year, is now being implemented across the province. Health officials say it is already helping patients obtain life-prolonging cancer drugs months earlier than the conventional approval pathway, which can stretch close to three years. Under the new system, six innovative treatments covering a range of cancers — including lung, prostate, leukemia, lymphoma, colorectal…

25 Jan

Major snowstorm expected to batter Toronto and eastern regions as deep freeze continues

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Large parts of Eastern Canada, including Toronto, are preparing for another round of severe winter weather, with meteorologists warning of intense snowfall, strong winds and continued bitter cold through Sunday. Environment Canada has forecast that Toronto could receive as much as 40 centimetres of snow over the course of the day, raising concerns about hazardous travel and widespread disruptions. An orange-level winter storm warning has been issued across much of the Greater Toronto Area, signalling the likelihood of significant impacts to daily life, infrastructure and public safety. According to the national weather agency, heavy snowfall combined with…

25 Jan

Canada rules out free trade pact with China amid tariff warning from Donald Trump

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday clarified that Ottawa has no plans to pursue a formal free trade agreement with China, responding to sharp warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump over deepening economic ties between the two countries. Speaking to reporters in Ottawa, Carney said recent discussions with Beijing were aimed at resolving trade imbalances and addressing market access challenges rather than forging a broader trade pact. He pointed to ongoing negotiations related to Chinese electric vehicles, agricultural commodities and seafood exports as part of efforts to stabilise bilateral commerce. Carney also underlined Canada’s obligations under…

25 Jan

Deep freeze grips Canada, straining power grids and grounding flights nationwide

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): A sweeping blast of Arctic air has tightened its grip across much of Canada, putting immense pressure on power utilities and disrupting air travel, as temperatures plunged to dangerous lows on Saturday. From the eastern seaboard to the Prairie provinces, communities braced for brutal wind chills and extreme cold, with meteorologists warning that some Prairie regions could experience conditions equivalent to –55°C. The prolonged cold spell has forced residents indoors and triggered emergency responses in several cities. In Ontario, frigid winds pushed “feels-like” temperatures in Toronto and Ottawa beyond –30°C, prompting municipalities to expand operations at warming…

25 Jan

Mark Carney urges Canadians to back homegrown industry after Donald Trump’s tariff warning

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called on citizens to rally behind domestic producers and workers, unveiling a sweeping “Buy Canadian” drive just hours after US President Donald Trump threatened steep trade penalties over Ottawa’s growing engagement with China. In a video message shared online, Carney said the new policy reflects a strategic shift aimed at insulating Canada’s economy from mounting external pressures. He encouraged consumers, businesses and public institutions to prioritise Canadian-made goods and services, presenting the move as both an economic and national resilience measure. “With rising uncertainty in global markets, Canadians are choosing to…

22 Jan

Prime Minister Mark Carney warns USA against economic coercion, pledges unshakable NATO support

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DAVOS, Switzerland ( National Times Bureau): In a sharp rebuke to the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that Canada will not be intimidated by threats of tariffs aimed at countries resisting U.S. attempts to influence Greenland. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Carney called such measures “reckless and counter productive”, warning they could fracture international trade and undermine global alliances. He emphasized that Canada stands firmly with Greenland and Denmark, defending their sovereign right to decide their own future, while reaffirming Ottawa’s absolute commitment to NATO’s Article 5, the cornerstone of collective defence.“These tactics threaten not just…

21 Jan

Mark Carney’s Davos Address Sparks Debate on Breakdown of Global Order

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos has drawn wide attention for its stark warning that the international system is no longer evolving gradually but fracturing under mounting geopolitical pressure. Speaking on Tuesday at the 56th annual WEF summit, Carney argued that the world is entering a period of sharp disruption, where long-standing norms and institutions are being undermined by power politics. He cautioned against the growing tendency to use trade, finance and supply chains as instruments of pressure, saying such practices threaten sovereignty and long-term stability. Without naming countries directly,…

20 Jan

Minor Earthquake Recorded Near Quebec–Ontario Border, No Damage Reported

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma) — A small earthquake was felt near the Quebec–Ontario border early Tuesday morning, according to Earthquakes Canada. The agency confirmed that the tremor, measuring 2.8 magnitude, occurred at approximately 4:55 a.m. Officials said there were no reports of damage and none were expected given the low intensity of the quake. Residents in several communities may have noticed light shaking, including parts of Buckingham and Gatineau in Quebec, as well as Hawkesbury and Ottawa in Ontario. The region is known for occasional seismic activity and has experienced multiple earthquakes over the past few decades, some exceeding magnitude 5.0.…

19 Jan

Laurentian University Faculty Go on Strike After Talks Collapse

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Sudbury, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Faculty members, academic librarians and counsellors represented by the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA) have gone on strike after mediated contract negotiations with the university reached an impasse. The strike came into effect at 12:01 am on Monday, following the breakdown of talks on Sunday afternoon, the union said. In a media release, LUFA president Fabrice Colin said faculty members had already made significant sacrifices to help the university survive its financial crisis and insolvency proceedings. “We made enormous sacrifices to keep Laurentian alive,” Colin said. “Throughout the insolvency process, we did our part to save…

19 Jan

Mark Carney Calls Chinese EV Deal a ‘Chance’ for Ontario’s Auto Industry Amid Criticism

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney described the recent agreement with China on electric vehicles as a potential boost for Ontario and Canadian autoworkers, despite concerns from Premier Doug Ford and the Canadian Auto Workers union. Speaking at a news conference in Doha, Carney said Chinese companies have shown interest in producing “affordable” electric vehicles in Canada, signaling opportunities for local industry. “We’ve had direct conversations with Chinese companies expressing explicit interest in partnering with Canadian firms,” Carney said. “We’ll see what comes to pass. This is an opportunity for Ontario, for workers, and for Canada, done in a…