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Dental care program accepting claims for 1 million seniors

Dental care program accepting claims for 1 million seniors

More than 1,200 seniors have already visited a dentist and had their claims processed by the federal government's new dental care plan, the Liberals announced Wednesday
With 370 motorcyclist deaths in past decade, OPP urge caution on roads

With 370 motorcyclist deaths in past decade, OPP urge caution on roads

'Drivers are urged to keep a watchful eye out for motorcycles and contribute towards a safe driving environment,' say OPP
Proper preparation can help soften the blow from an unexpected financial setback

Proper preparation can help soften the blow from an unexpected financial setback

You can rarely predict them; the best you can do is prepare for them. Financial setbacks can be devastating, whether it's a job loss or divorce, injury and illness or long-term disability
'It's my turn:' MAID helps woman get the end she wants

'It's my turn:' MAID helps woman get the end she wants

'I think I've given all my friends and the people around me another gift to take this journey with me,' says Diane Petryshyn, who has chosen medical assistance in dying today at 4 p.m.
Activists thrilled after parts of agriculture law deemed unconstitutional

Activists thrilled after parts of agriculture law deemed unconstitutional

Animal advocates are celebrating after parts of a controversial Ontario agriculture law that made it illegal to get a job on a farm under false pretences to expose conditions inside were deemed unconstitutional
'Deeply unhappy' grocery shoppers plan to boycott Loblaw-owned stores in May

'Deeply unhappy' grocery shoppers plan to boycott Loblaw-owned stores in May

A boycott targeting Loblaw is gaining momentum online, with what could be thousands of shoppers taking their money elsewhere in May
Ontario to increase health coverage for wildland firefighters

Ontario to increase health coverage for wildland firefighters

Wildland firefighters to receive same WSIB coverage as municipal firefighters for some cancers, heart injuries and PTSD
After 12 stays, Ontario tobacco lawsuit still in limbo

After 12 stays, Ontario tobacco lawsuit still in limbo

Ontario is seeking $330 billion to cover the cost of tobacco-related health care in the past, and anticipated in the future
BEYOND LOCAL: Ontario to give wildland firefighters presumptive coverage for cancer, PTSD

BEYOND LOCAL: Ontario to give wildland firefighters presumptive coverage for cancer, PTSD

Changes follow B.C., Manitoba in recognizing those who battle forest fires face same risks as urban counterparts
BEYOND LOCAL: Canada women to host Mexico twice in June as part of Olympic soccer preparation

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada women to host Mexico twice in June as part of Olympic soccer preparation

The matches are part of Canada's preparations for defence of its title at the Paris Olympics in July