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Quebec in spat with group representing Canada's generic pharmaceutical industry
QUEBEC - The association representing Canada’s generic pharmaceutical industry is slamming the Quebec government’s plan to resort to tendering in order to get cheaper generic prescription ...
Jun 28, 2017
Canadians favour marijuana legalization, curious about weed edibles: survey
HALIFAX - Canadians appear to have an appetite for marijuana-infused munchies, according to a new survey that found a healthy majority both supported the legalization of recreational pot use but had c...
Sep 26, 2017
Food industry fails to meet most voluntary sodium reduction targets: Health Canada
TORONTO - Voluntary sodium targets for the food industry have failed to significantly reduce the amount of salt consumers are getting in processed foods, suggesting additional measures are needed, Hea...
Jan 16, 2018
U of S study shows medicinal cannabis oil could be effective for treating children with severe epilepsy
Preliminary results from a new study out of the University of Saskatchewan showed medicinal cannabis oil containing both cannabidiol (CBD) and a small amount of THC can drastically reduce seizures in ...
Jul 05, 2019
Universal drug plan could cut more than $4 billion
OTTAWA - A national, universal pharmacare program that all but eliminates all out-of-pocket expenses for Canadians who need to fill their prescriptions could slash the overall price tag for drugs in t...
Sep 29, 2017
Montreal man sentenced to 10 years in U.S. for 'massive' telemarketing scheme
MONTREAL - A Montreal man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a Pennsylvania judge for operating a telemarketing scheme that defrauded American seniors of millions of dollars. Ari Tietolman wa...
Aug 13, 2024
Town trimming back tax incentive program
Battleford town council hopes to save some money by reducing its tax discount program, but without taking away from one of the municipality’s attractive offerings. Council approved amending the ...
Oct 02, 2018
Cash-strapped parents seek back-to-school deals as years of inflation take a toll
TORONTO - When August rolled around, April Hicke realized the $100 she typically gives her 13-year-old son to update his wardrobe in time for school to start was no longer enough. "Even on the sa...
Aug 30, 2024
WestJet Airlines looks to launch new no-frills airline later this year
CALGARY - WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) will launch a new discount carrier later this year in a bid to offer travellers a no-frills, low-cost option, the company said on Thursday. Chief executive Gr...
Apr 20, 2017
Less tax discounts coming to Battleford
Residents in the Town of Battleford might be paying a little more on their taxes in 2017. After looking at the budget for the upcoming year, it was found the town’s property tax discounts were r...
Dec 21, 2016