Key Health Stories Impacting Kitchener in 2025
A review of the pivotal health and public safety developments in the Kitchener region for 2025, including local incidents and national policy debates. Stay informed on issues affecting your community.
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Smoking Rate Rises in Canada, 2035 Goal at Risk
New data shows a worrying increase in Canadian smokers, signaling current policies are failing. Achieving a smokeless Canada by 2035 requires urgent alignment and new strategies.
PSAC grievance on Canada Life health plan moves forward
A union grievance over the troubled switch of the Public Service Health Care Plan to Canada Life will proceed to a hearing, seeking accountability for over 1.5 million affected members.
What Public Servants Must Watch in 2026
From major job cuts to new AI policies, here are the pivotal issues set to impact federal government employees in Canada during the coming year. Stay informed.
Federal outsourcing hits $26.1B despite cuts promise
Federal Budget 2025 projects a 37% surge in spending on private consultants, contradicting Liberal election pledges to reduce reliance on outsourcing. Analysis reveals a troubling shift away from public service expertise.
CHEO Nurse Faces Deportation as Ottawa Readers Voice Concerns
Citizen readers react to a CHEO nurse's immigration struggle and Ottawa's urban development. Calls for policy change and safety in tall buildings dominate letters.
Trump's expanded travel ban hits Africa hardest
President Trump's latest travel restrictions focus heavily on African countries, sparking a muted international response. Get the full analysis on the policy's impact and global reaction.
Barrie Public Library's new branch approved for Letitia Heights
Barrie Public Library's story grows as council approves a new branch in Letitia Heights, enhancing community access to resources and services. Learn about the plans and key figures involved.
AC in Ontario Nursing Homes Saved 33 Lives, Study Shows
A new study in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals Ontario's air conditioning mandate for long-term care homes prevented 33 resident deaths on extreme heat days. Learn how this policy became a lifesaver.
Vaccine Policy Reversal Sparks Family Planning Fears
A CDC committee's vote to roll back the universal Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns has parents, including a Canadian educator, fearing for children's health and reconsidering family size. Read her powerful plea.
Government Rejects Call to Measure Public Service Productivity
The federal government has declined a proposal to implement productivity measurement across the public service. Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali's decision, announced December 16, 2025, sparks debate on accountability.
Federal Government Rejects Public Service Productivity Metrics
A new report outlines 19 ways to boost federal productivity, but the government shows no interest in tracking it. Discover the key findings and Ottawa's response.
Leaked Plan Suggests Full-Time Office Return for Federal Workers
A leaked Treasury Board document reveals plans for a stricter, five-day in-office mandate for federal public servants by 2027, sparking union backlash and concerns over productivity and morale.
Ex-CDC Chief Slams Hepatitis B Vaccine Policy Change
Former CDC head Tom Frieden criticizes a vaccine advisory panel's vote to end universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns, calling it a dangerous mistake. Learn why experts are urging healthcare providers to ignore the new guidance.
Europe Fires Back at Trump's 'Unacceptable' Security Strategy
Europe reacts strongly to the Trump administration's new National Security Strategy, which criticizes the continent's immigration policies, censorship, and loss of identity. Read the details of the diplomatic clash.
Ottawa drops Syria from state terrorism sponsors list
The Canadian government has formally removed Syria from its list of foreign state supporters of terrorism, marking a significant diplomatic shift. Explore the details and implications of this decision.
Federal workers over $150K up 96% in 5 years
New data reveals a 96% jump in federal public servants earning over $150,000 in five years, with 27,261 workers now in that bracket. Explore the figures and what they mean for Canada's largest employer.
Ottawa Begins Notifying Public Servants of Possible Job Cuts
The federal government has started informing public servants about potential job reductions. Get the latest details on this developing story affecting Ottawa's workforce.
Ottawa Launches Review of Firearms Classification Regime
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announces a federal review of Canada's firearms classification system. Get the latest details on this policy shift.
Budget 2025: Opportunity for Canada's Public Servants
Analysis: The public service transformation outlined in Budget 2025 presents challenges but also significant opportunities for federal workers. Learn how to navigate the coming changes.
Quebec mandates 3-day office return for public servants
The Quebec government has mandated its public sector employees return to the office three days weekly, aligning with a broader Canadian trend. Explore the details and what it means for the future of hybrid work.
New Public Dashboard Shows Drug-Use Data via Wastewater
A new public dashboard in Ontario provides real-time insights into community drug use through wastewater analysis. Discover the data and its implications for public health policy.
27,000+ Canadian Public Servants Earn Over $150K
New data reveals more than 27,000 federal employees earned salaries of $150,000 or higher last year. Explore the breakdown and what it means for public sector spending.
B.C. Requires Witness for Safe Supply Drug Use
British Columbia introduces a new rule requiring a witness for individuals using prescribed safer supply drugs. Learn about the policy aimed at preventing overdose deaths.
Groups Demand Clarity on Canada's Feminist Foreign Policy
Civil society groups are calling on Foreign Minister Mark Carney to clarify the status of Canada's feminist foreign policy. Advocates seek a renewed commitment to gender equality in international relations. Read more on the push for transparency.
Joy MacPhail: B.C.'s Most Powerful Woman?
Explore the vast influence of Joy MacPhail, former NDP minister, now chairing ICBC, B.C. Ferries, and a major development corporation. Discover her impact on billions in public dollars.
Budget Deception Could Lead to Higher Taxes for Canadians
Tax expert Kim Moody warns that ignoring fiscal reality and using deceptive accounting could force future tax hikes on Canadians. Read the analysis of the 2025 Public Accounts.
U.S. Halts World AIDS Day Commemoration After 37 Years
The U.S. government has discontinued its official recognition of World AIDS Day, breaking a tradition observed every December 1 since 1988. This significant policy shift marks a departure from decades of global health solidarity.
Unions Seek Clarity on Federal Return-to-Office Rumours
Public service unions are pressing the government for details on rumours of a full-time office mandate, calling any such plan 'reckless and out of touch.' Get the latest updates.
Calgary's downtown revival exposes economic double standard
Analysis reveals how Calgary's office conversion subsidies favor corporations over citizens while public amenities like libraries prove more effective for urban revival.
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