Radon Risks Rise Across Canadian Homes
An editorial based on the University of Calgary study reports radon exposure in Canada increasing from seven to 17.8 percent of homes, estimated 10 million Canadians living with dangerous levels. It notes radon as a leading lung cancer risk, outlines regional variation, testing methods, costs, and mitigation steps. It cites professor Aaron Goodarzi and urges action across housing types.
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University of Calgary
Canada
B.C. Interior
Atlantic Canada
Yukon
Pacific
Victoria
Vancouver
Evidt
Aaron Goodarzi
Calgary
Conservatives Face Off In Ontario Canada Ballot Battle
A reader argues the Ontario premier Doug Ford and federal MP Pierre Poilievre are racing to trigger an election. The piece criticizes Ford for costly policies like license plate renewals and questions Poilievre’s conservatism while predicting political harm to the Conservative brand. It ends with a pledge to donate their $200 tax credit to the Salvation Army.
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Doug Ford
Pierre Poilierre
Poilievre
Ford
Ontario
Canada
Salvation Army
Ontario Way to Spend 200 Per Person Sparks Debate
Premier Doug Ford proposes sending 200 to every Ontario taxpayer, a 3 billion measure critics call a political stunt. They argue it diverts funds from health care, addictions, and safety while municipalities cut services. Advocates push targeted health investments to benefit all citizens equitably.
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Ntario
Doug Ford
Ontario
Ford
Mail strike threat amid rising postage costs
A writer denounces Canada Post rhetoric and planned price hikes as Christmas nears. They argue emails and online shopping offer faster, cheaper delivery and urge the postal service and workers to go on strike, suggesting the public would barely notice.
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Canada Post
Ontario corporate wage handouts blamed for debt surge
Ontario and Canada face rising government debt as Fraser Institute figures show 2021 corporate welfare at 22.1 billion in Ontario and 47 billion federally. Opposition argues vast subsidies to firms like Honda Volkswagen Ford Stellantis worsen deficits, with 13.9 billion debt payments in Ontario and a 9.8 billion deficit this year. Jay Goldberg, Ontario director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, calls for ending corporate handouts to restore balance.
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Cistenteover
Canada
Fraser Institute
Justin Trudeau
Parliament Hill
Ottawa
Ontario
Doug Ford
Ford
Trudeau
Honda
Volkswagen
Ford Motor Company
Stellantis
Queen’s Park
Candy
Jay Goldberg
The
Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Taxpayer.com
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