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In the news today: Details of new federal dental insurance plan to be released today

In the news today: Details of new federal dental insurance plan to be released today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Toy stores struggle as bargain-hunting is the name of the game this holiday season

Toy stores struggle as bargain-hunting is the name of the game this holiday season

TORONTO — There's trouble in Toyland — andMastermind isn't the only one feeling the pressure.
Preserving grasslands is good for the planet, ranchers say — and they want to be paid

Preserving grasslands is good for the planet, ranchers say — and they want to be paid

CALGARY — Fed up with taking heat for their industry's carbon footprint, Canadian ranchers say it's time for government to step up and fund a solution that will reduce emissions while also preserving one of earth's most threatened ecosystems.
Climate change battering municipal finances across Canada

Climate change battering municipal finances across Canada

MONTREAL — The hamlet of Gore, Que., had the foresight to start preparing for more intense annual flooding due to climate change a decade ago.
In Halifax, a call to promote old-growth forests as a guard against future wildfires

In Halifax, a call to promote old-growth forests as a guard against future wildfires

HALIFAX — As he stands near a Nova Scotia forest with soaring 150-year-old trees, Mike Lancaster sees a natural, long-term solution to the threat wildfires pose to city dwellers. The director of the St.
At COP28, Indigenous women have a message for leaders: Look at what we're doing. And listen

At COP28, Indigenous women have a message for leaders: Look at what we're doing. And listen

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — With a sprig of leaves and rainwater carried from her island in the Philippines, Grace Talawag delivered a prayer and a blessing for her delegation and onlookers in a negotiation hall at the United Nations climate s
Habs prospect Owen Beck ready to share wisdom at Canada's world junior selection camp

Habs prospect Owen Beck ready to share wisdom at Canada's world junior selection camp

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Owen Beck got a taste of the big stage in Halifax. The centre was cut by Canada heading into last year's world junior hockey championship on home soil before being summoned ahead of the medal round as an injury replacement.
Colton Sissons scores twice as Predators hold off Canadiens for 2-1 win

Colton Sissons scores twice as Predators hold off Canadiens for 2-1 win

MONTREAL — Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette believes Sunday night's 2-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens was a good example of how far his team has come.

WHL roundup: Blades knock off Hitmen 2-1 in defensive battle

SASKATOON — Egor Sidorov's goal at 19:55 of the first period, stood up as the winner as the Saskatoon Blades edged the visiting Calgary Hitmen 2-1 in a Western Hockey League defensive battle on Sunday.

Federal dental insurance program to be phased in over 2024, benefits to start in May

OTTAWA — The new federal dental insurance plan will be phased in gradually over 2024, with the first claims likely to be processed in May, government officials said ahead of a formal announcement scheduled for Monday morning.
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