â–º Listen Live

Ottawa group pushes Beijing for release of two detained Canadians; Cancer crowdfunding targeting desperate patients

Group of Ottawa officials push Beijing for release of Canadians

A delegation of Ottawa officials are pressing Beijing to release two arrested Canadians.
The group, meeting in China for bilateral relationship talks, have reportedly told Beijing officials the arrest of two former Canadian diplomats is causing a chill between the two countries. The two men were detained in December, after China threatened retaliation for the arrest of a Huawei CFO in Vancouver.

Experts warn cancer patients to avoid crowdfunding treatments

Canadian researchers are warning cancer patients to steer clear of crowdfunding therapy.
The experts say they’ve found hundreds of campaigns focused on homeopathic therapies with no scientific testing. According to the researchers, these fundraisers target desperate cancer patients, many of who die before the online campaign ends.

Canadians bitten by the travel bug more often than Americans: Kayak

Canadians are much more adventurous than our southern counterparts.
This comes from a new report from Kayak, which found Canadians are more likely to travel outside the country, compared to Americans who prefer to travel within their own states. Europe, Columbia and the Maldives are reportedly the most searched destinations by Canadian jet-setters.

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Serious collision closes 108 Avenue, 101 Street intersection

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area as...

Saddle Hills County Health Clinic facing lengthy closure

The Saddle Hills County Health Clinic will be temporarily closed for upwards of 18 months.

Eastlink Centre’s lazy river in need of $1 million repair, closure expected until December

The Eastlink's Centre's lazy river is floating towards a...

Scooter chase leads to seizure of drugs, weapon

A 49 year-old women is facing charges after police allegedly seized drugs, and dog spray following a scooter chase last week.

Non-profit launching to help re-open Wembley medical clinic

The clinic, which opened in 2020, closed in May 2025, after owner, Dr. Angela Luckham advised patients via social media post that she will be moving away, and no one else can take over ownership of the clinic.
- Advertisement -