Katya Slepian

Investigators probing cause of fatal two-plane crash over Ottawa

Investigators probing cause of fatal two-plane crash over Ottawa

One plane had reportedly been headed to the airport with ‘landing gear issues’

Investigators probing cause of fatal two-plane crash over Ottawa
A leading researcher on mental health in Canada hopes figures showing the high rates of victimization against those with mental illness will help public perception. (Unsplash)

People with mental illness twice as likely to be victims of violence: study

Researcher hopes Canadian data will further destigmatize those suffering from mental health issues

A leading researcher on mental health in Canada hopes figures showing the high rates of victimization against those with mental illness will help public perception. (Unsplash)
Interpol staff sort through illicit drugs seized as part of Operation Pangea. (Interpol)

Canada seizes $1.4M in illicit pharmaceuticals as part of international sting

Majority of products seized were sexual enhancements drugs

Interpol staff sort through illicit drugs seized as part of Operation Pangea. (Interpol)
The Instagram post from Judith Kasiama that sparked MEC’s diversity initiative. (jujumil/Instagram)

Outdoor retailer MEC vows to boost diversity after online complaint

Mountain Equipment Co-op was criticized for perpetuating a white-only picture of the outdoors

The Instagram post from Judith Kasiama that sparked MEC’s diversity initiative. (jujumil/Instagram)
Super-pup to the rescue! Pups dressed up as sushi rolls, lions ahead of Halloween
Super-pup to the rescue! Pups dressed up as sushi rolls, lions ahead of Halloween
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Canada Post strikes leaves small shops in the lurch as holidays approach: CFIB

Rotating strikes began in Victoria, Edmonton, Halifax and Windsor

(Canada Post)
Unionized Canada Post workers could go on strike starting Monday. (Canada Post)

Canada Post union announces rotating strikes in four Canadian cities

Mail will still be delivered but it will be delayed

Unionized Canada Post workers could go on strike starting Monday. (Canada Post)
Trio of Saint Bernard find their ‘forever home’ after story goes viral

Trio of Saint Bernard find their ‘forever home’ after story goes viral

Edmonton Humane Society had put out the call to adopt Gasket, Gunther and Goliath

Trio of Saint Bernard find their ‘forever home’ after story goes viral
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Goodbye cable, hello Netflix: 1/3 of Canadians cut the cord

Just under half of households no longer have a landline phone

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Recreational pot is now legal across Canada. (Unsplash)

Puff, puff, pass: Cannabis is officially legal across Canada

Alberta readies itself for cannabis sales with 17 stores (for now) and a new provincial website

Recreational pot is now legal across Canada. (Unsplash)
Adrian Cook’s four school-aged children have been banned by the Ministry of Children and Family Development from taking transit unsupervised. (5kids1condo.com)

Dad files Charter challenge after B.C. bans kids from taking transit unsupervised

Adrian Crook is taking his fight to B.C. Supreme Court

Adrian Cook’s four school-aged children have been banned by the Ministry of Children and Family Development from taking transit unsupervised. (5kids1condo.com)
Google+ will be shut down by August 2019. (Black Press Media)

Google+ to shut down after security bug revealed

Company admitted that there was ‘very low usage’ of its Facebook competitor

Google+ will be shut down by August 2019. (Black Press Media)
(AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

Check your EpiPen packaging for defects before you need it: Health Canada

Agency says the device itself could get stuck inside its holder

(AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Ford recalls 340K F-150 trucks in Canada due to seatbelt fire risk

Ford recalls 340K F-150 trucks in Canada due to seatbelt fire risk

The seatbelt could ignite during a crash

Ford recalls 340K F-150 trucks in Canada due to seatbelt fire risk
It may say tuna on the menu but 41 per cent of the tuna samples tested by Oceana Canada didn’t turn out to really be tuna. (Pixabay)

Is that really tuna? Study suggests 44% of Canadian seafood mislabelled

Vancouver was the best of five cities surveyed, with only 25% of seafood labelled incorrectly

It may say tuna on the menu but 41 per cent of the tuna samples tested by Oceana Canada didn’t turn out to really be tuna. (Pixabay)
(Cannabis Culture/Flickr photo)

Feds approve roadside saliva test ahead of pot legalization

Marijuana becomes legal in Canada on Oct. 17

(Cannabis Culture/Flickr photo)
Authorities are reporting a mass shooting at the Jacksonville Landing in Florida. (Wikimedia Commons)

‘Multiple fatalities’ as mass shooting breaks out in Florida

Local authorities are warning people to stay away from the Jacksonville Landing

Authorities are reporting a mass shooting at the Jacksonville Landing in Florida. (Wikimedia Commons)
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Employers to raise salaries 2.6% on average next year: report

Firm points to factors such possibility of more trade protectionism, rising interest rates

(Pixabay)
Dollarama recalls 500,000 ‘Skip Ball’ toys due to high chemical levels

Dollarama recalls 500,000 ‘Skip Ball’ toys due to high chemical levels

The phthalates found can cause ‘reproductive and developmental abnormalities’ in children

Dollarama recalls 500,000 ‘Skip Ball’ toys due to high chemical levels
Red Deer woman killed in motorcycle crash on B.C. highway

Red Deer woman killed in motorcycle crash on B.C. highway

Police investigating why the rider lost control

Red Deer woman killed in motorcycle crash on B.C. highway