Doctors blast federal health financing

Written on:May 19, 2012
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Source: Calgary Herald – News

Canada’s doctors have issued a blistering critique of the Harper government’s budget – blasting the Tories for “downloading” health-care costs to provinces and Canadians, and warning that future cuts to pensions could harm the health of low-income seniors who must choose between groceries and medications.

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Chrysler recalls nearly 87,000 Jeep Wranglers due to risk of fires

Written on:May 19, 2012
Chrysler recalls nearly 87,000 Jeep Wranglers due to risk of fires

DETROIT – Chrysler is recalling nearly 87,000 Jeep Wranglers in the U.S., Canada and elsewhere due to a risk of fires.

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Ottawa sinks pollution checks

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Miss Universe Canada crowned tonight, Jenna Talackova no shoo-in

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Future dim for lighthouses across Canada

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Gaffe underlines concerns about care for elderly

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Six sailings on Victoria-Vancouver route sidelined

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CMA president: Doctors ‘greatly concerned’ about Harper government cuts to safety net

Written on:May 18, 2012
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Canada’s doctors have issued a blistering critique of the Harper government’s budget — blasting the Tories for “downloading” health-care costs to provinces and Canadians, and warning that future cuts to pensions could harm the health of low-income seniors who must choose between groceries and medications.

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