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The College of Family Physicians of Canada is being asked to “pause, hold and maybe stop” its plans to increase the time it takes to train a family doctor from two years to three — as medical students, family doctors and provincial health ministers express their opposition.  Medical students among …

Marjorie Dwyer lost almost 200 pounds in less than three years. At the age of 78, she feels like she’s accomplished a lifelong goal. (Submitted by Marjorie Dwyer) After more than 50 years of attempting to lose weight for her health, Marjorie Dwyer was finally able to shed 174 pounds …

From left, Wayne Johnson, James Curran and Vince Leonard were convicted in May, after a lengthy and often diverted process through the court system. (CBC) After being arrested seven years ago, three recently convicted members of the Vikings Motorcycle Club were given their sentences this week, and all of them …

Dr. Ben Thomson, a nephrologist at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, has posted opinions on social media about the war between Israel and Hamas. Along with threats to his safety, earlier this month he was suspended for one month, but the health authority denies he ‘was suspended for his views.’ Threats …

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre picked up some name recognition south of the border this week after a video of him chomping down on an apple while chiding a local journalist went viral. One observer says the exchange is ‘reaching a lot of people.’ Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre picked up some …

Teenage surfing prodigy Erin Brooks has had her bid for Canadian citizenship turned down by the federal government. The 16-year-old Brooks was born in Texas and grew up in Hawaii but has Canadian ties through her father, Jeff, who is a dual American-Canadian citizen. 16-year-old, silver medallist at worlds, hoped …

Are you ready for the chill, Alberta? Much of the province has recently enjoyed short-sleeve weather in a month that’s more accustomed to sweaters as persistent ridging allowed above-seasonal temperatures to reign. The warmer weather has been on borrowed time this week, but now chilly air from the Far North …

Indian-born Canadians and their family members are lining up around the clock in Brampton for a chance to get a piece of government ID — one they didn’t need until a few weeks ago — that will allow them to travel home. With the upcoming holidays and last month’s news …

Five years after the legalization of cannabis in Canada, Olympic gold medalist and cannabis entrepreneur Ross Rebagliati says government restrictions and stigma are hurting the growth of the industry. Gold medallist snowboarder recently got his own cannabis products to market. Five years after the legalization of cannabis in Canada, Olympic …

On Monday, Walter Decker celebrated his 99th birthday. On Saturday, he plans to climb 1,776 steps to the tower’s observation deck — for the third time. This time, he’ll be joined by three more generations of family. The CN Tower’s oldest stair climber, Walter Decker, will be joined by family …