News/Canada/Toronto (Page 30)

Toronto Ontario is proposing to further expand pharmacists’ scope of practice by adding to the list of minor ailments they can assess, allowing them to administer more vaccines and order some lab tests. Goverment may fund pharmacists to administer more vaccines Allison Jones · The Canadian Press · Posted: SepContinue Reading

Toronto The Court of Appeal for Ontario has denied a bail request from disgraced musician Jacob Hoggard while his lawyers mount another appeal of his sexual assault conviction. Judge says reassessment of bail status may be warranted if Supreme Court grants leave to appealAdam Carter · CBC News · Posted:Continue Reading

Toronto The parents of a 14-year-old girl say they’re outraged after their daughter was removed from a Porter Airlines flight last month and left to fend for herself for the next 24 hours — without compensation or supervision from airline staff.  Porter Airlines says its staff was unaware Camryn Larkan was aContinue Reading

Toronto Sikh man was shaved without consent at Brampton hospital: complaintAn Ontario hospital network says it will conduct an “extensive review” of an incident in which an elderly Sikh patient was shaved last month without permission from him or his family and in violation of his religious principles. William OslerContinue Reading

Toronto TIFF won’t pull controversial documentary about Russian soldiersThe Toronto International Film Festival says it’s not pulling a controversial documentary about Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine from its schedule, despite outcry from Ukrainian officials and community groups who say the film amounts to propaganda. After days of silence, festival saysContinue Reading

Toronto Ontario’s progress in giving children with autism access to government-funded core therapy has slowed so significantly that at times the number of kids enrolled is actually declining, despite a ballooning wait-list, according to documents obtained by The Canadian Press. Waitlist for services stands at more than 73,000, documents showContinue Reading

Toronto Ontario has announced that flu shots will be available in a few weeks for the most vulnerable people, including long-term care home residents, and at the end of October for the general public. Free flu shots available to general public on Oct. 28, province saysThe Canadian Press · Posted:Continue Reading

Toronto Toronto MP Kevin Vuong has settled a $1.5 million lawsuit filed by a former associate. Plaintiff claimed she designed TakeCare Supply’s signature mask, but Vuong and business partner cut her out Thomas Daigle · CBC News · Posted: Sep 10, 2024 5:55 PM EDT | Last Updated: September 10Continue Reading

Toronto Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is denouncing a documentary about Russian soldiers screening at the Toronto International Film festival (TIFF) this year. Deputy PM says public money should not support screening of film, TVO pulls supportCBC News · Posted: Sep 10, 2024 1:10 PM EDT | Last Updated: SeptemberContinue Reading