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Jennifer Stahn
Shortage of anti-seizure drug called ‘a crisis’ for patients and their families
TORONTO – Mistie Delorey isn't sure where to turn next: the Fredericton mother has a…
Northern Gateway pipeline proposal stymied after court quashes approval
VANCOUVER – The Canadian government failed in its duty to consult with aboriginal people before…
Alphabet soup: LGBTQ acronym an ever-growing shortcut for diverse community
TORONTO – For some, it's best not to refer to the LGBTQ community at all.…
Here come the virtual reality Olympics… for Samsung users
NEW YORK – Athletes in Rio will compete to be the fastest sprinter and highest…
Pregnancy test dispensers in bars attempt to raise fetal alcohol syndrome awareness
It's not unusual to see dispensers for tampons or sanitary napkins in women's washrooms, but…
Plight of African lions persists 1 year after Cecil killing
JOHANNESBURG – Some call it the Cecil the lion effect. A year ago, an American…
More Brits looking for jobs in Canada after Brexit vote: job search site
TORONTO – A job search website says many United Kingdom residents have started looking for…
Canadian musicians on national pride, politics and partying
TORONTO – As the country celebrates its 149th birthday on Friday, there are many different…
B.C. to end self-regulation of real estate industry after critical report
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's real estate industry no longer deserves the privilege of self-regulation and…
New rules designed to shield Fort McMurray from ‘unscrupulous’ homebuilders
CALGARY – The resumes of companies that want to rebuild homes destroyed or damaged by…
Provinces studying terms of reference for inquiry on missing, murdered women
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was the one who promised a national inquiry into…
Hefty fines, end to aggressive marketing needed: B.C. real estate panel
VANCOUVER – A panel struck to restore faith in British Columbia's besieged real estate industry…
Refugee system reform at risk as asylum numbers keep climbing: internal report
OTTAWA – Changes made to Canada's refugee system in 2012 resulted in faster decisions on…
Rising debt of Canada’s provinces, municipalities fiscally unsustainable: PBO
OTTAWA – The federal budget watchdog is sounding the alarm about the growing level of…
Fishery closures suggested to save West Coast killer whales
VANCOUVER – Strategic fishery closures and marine habitat protection are part of a proposed plan…