Unpublished Newswire
Quebec will not publicly fund the first Health Canada-approved treatment for the underlying cause of Alzheimer’s disease after an expert committee concluded its benefits are too modest to improve patients’ lives. The negative recommendation from Quebec’s National Institute for Excellence in Health and Social Services, known by the French acronym INESSS, marks the first time a government advisory body in Canada has evaluated whether the medication, lecanemab, should be paid for out of the public purse.
December 12, 2025 - 19:00 | Kelly Grant | The Globe and Mail
Ottawa and Montreal are revealed to be the first cities to be connected to high-speed rail. What works best for you for that trek? Plane? Train? or Automobile? The head of the Infrastructure Institute at the University of Toronto says high-speed rail is a 'nice to have'. Plus, Ford Government is still exploring what to do with warehoused American booze. Also, a surge in flu cases has got CHEO asking for help. CTV's Josh Marano has more on the story.
December 12, 2025 - 18:54 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The six new Global 6500 jets will replace the Air Force's remaining Challenger aircraft, which are used to shuttle around VIPs like the prime minister and Governor General.
December 12, 2025 - 18:17 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
Police say the crash happened near Emerald Street and Wilson Street just after 1 p.m. and it involved a Hamilton Street Railway bus.
December 12, 2025 - 18:07 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
Alberta election officials are getting an extra $6.7 million to handle the sudden outburst of recall petitions against legislature members.A legislative committee unanimously signed off on the funding during a meeting Friday.
December 12, 2025 - 18:05 | Jack Farrell | The Globe and Mail
With the federal government announcing that the first leg of the high-speed rail would link Ottawa and Montreal, we ask you: "Plane, train, bus, or automobile; What works best for you?" Plus, you can claim your dough from a bread price fixing scandal. Later, flu season has done quite a number on provincial hospitals by straining them. We hear from a local family doctor, as well as a member of the Ontario Hospital Association about what they're seeing.
December 12, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
