Monthly Archives: January 2024

Canadian insurance company Manulife announced that its coverage of certain specialty prescription drugs will only apply at Loblaw-owned pharmacies, a deal that pharmacare policy experts say raises concerns about competition and patient access to much-needed medication.

A scuba diver near Vancouver Island’s Nanoose Bay caught a rare encounter between a seal and a Pacific octopus. The incredible showdown between the two resulted in the octopus losing a leg, and the seal winning a snack.

The mid-air blowout of a Boeing 737 Max 9 earlier this month has prompted renewed scrutiny of the airplane manufacturer and its commitment to safety.

Climbing a tree, tobogganing or rough-and-tumble play are all outdoor activities that children should be encouraged to do to promote health, Canadian pediatricians say in new guidance.

The U.S. gross domestic product grew at an unexpectedly brisk 3.3 per cent annual pace from October through December as Americans showed a continued willingness to spend freely, despite high interest rates and inflationary price levels.

Alberta’s oilsands operations produce far more potentially harmful air pollutants than officially recorded — putting the daily output on par with those from gridlocked megacities like Los Angeles, new research suggests.

British negotiators walked away from trade talks with Canada Thursday — a dramatic development that taps the brakes on a bilateral trade deal between the two Commonwealth nations that has been years in the making.

Marketplace hit the road in an electric vehicle to see how well Canada’s public charging infrastructure is working for Canadians. The investigation found a range in pricing across providers, as well as poor reliability and maintenance at some stations.

An Alberta company plans to begin searching for natural hydrogen in northern Ontario this summer in hopes of finding enough of the gas — highly valued as a clean fuel source — to produce and market it.

Ikea has announced it will be lowering many of its prices as 2024 kicks off, with retail and marketing experts say it is a change consumers will welcome that could potentially drive sales for the global furniture giant.