Source Feed: CBC News - Canada
Publication Date: January 20, 2026 - 20:10
Stay informed
Unpublished Opinions
Vancouver palliative care doctor tells court she resigned rather than authorize MAID transfers
January 20, 2026
A Vancouver, B.C., palliative care doctor, who says she chose to resign rather than authorize patient transfers for the purpose of medical assistance in dying (MAID), took the stand in the B.C. Supreme Court case that will determine the constitutionality of faith-based, publicly funded health-care facilities prohibiting MAID in their buildings.
An Ottawa city councillor wants to ban feeding wild animals, and plans to introduce her motion to City Committee this Thursday. Laura Dudas is the voice for Orleans West-Innes. She argues that feeding wildlife can attract rodents, hence her request to tighten the present-day legislation. Dudas joins Kristy Cameron to explain further. Later in the show, we pick the brain of Nathaniel Heppell, a wildlife control specialist who also operates Ace Wildlife and Pest Control. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.
February 17, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
February 17, 2026 - 17:57 | Globe staff | The Globe and Mail
February 17, 2026 - 17:44 | Justine Hunter | The Globe and Mail



Comments
Be the first to comment