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A Statistics Canada report released earlier this year found that 18 per cent of women are now their families' primary breadwinners in terms of hourly earnings, bringing in 55 per cent or more of the household income.

Researchers are warning that people who see sudden, persistent "floaters" or flashes of light in their vision could have a serious eye condition that could lead to blindness if left untreated.

Paul Gross, who directed and acted in the war film Passchendaele, received the Pierre Berton Award Friday.

Kingston's community strategic planning committee, FOCUS Kingston will hold a series of upcoming community conversations on the first draft of Sustainable Kingston, an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan that will help guide Kingston toward its vision of becoming Canada's Most Sustainable City.

A nurse shows the H1N1 flu vaccine at a health centre in Oviedo, northern Spain, November 16, 2009.

The Doctor Game / W. Gifford-Jones MD. 20/11/2009 1:00 AM Oprah is rich, popular, internationally known, and media smart.

A Statistics Canada survey released Thursday suggests that men and women transition from school to family life in essentially the same way, but that they don't reach the different rungs on the ladder at the same time.

Reverend John Gould is looking forward to his return to the 'sunny south.' "This will be like living in Florida, I think," smiled the Straffordville United Church's new minister earlier this week.

As a member of DMTI's Product Solutions Team, Chris will lead DMTI's Product Management group and be responsible for creating a strategy that speaks on the behalf of customers.

Millhaven Institution, west of Kingston, Ont., is in lockdown while Correctional Service of Canada staff continue an exceptional search.

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The emergence of Cadillac-Fairview as a player in the redevelopment of vacant lands southwest of Peel and St.

An eastern Ontario man plans to scour the streets and back alleys of a small Greek town today looking for an injured dog that stole his heart.

Canadian researchers at Queen's School of Business say managers should be aware of the seven categories employees fall under during a recession.

Some residents in eastern Ontario will have to wait a while longer for their H1N1 flu vaccination shots.

Peter Nakogee knows the chances are not good for aboriginals seeking transplants in Canada, but the gregarious father of four has reason to celebrate.

Travellers should be advised that all stop sign controls are now operational at the following intersections: Safari Drive at Heron Court Sierra Avenue at Birchwood Drive Sierra Avenue at Hanover Drive Hudson Drive at Downing Street - 30 - Media contact information: Cindie Ashton, Communications Officer, 613-546-4291, extension 3116 .

Jon Driver was pleased Thursday when he heard Simon Fraser University had ranked first in the comprehensive category of the annual Maclean's magazine university rankings, but he still took the news with a grain of salt.

Rev. Fr. Karnig Koyounian, Sourp Hagop Armenian Apostolic Church Pastor and Prelacy Religious Council member gave the first lecture of the seminar on 'Reforming Rituals.' Archbishop Hagopian followed with 'Contemporary Social, Moral and Religious Issues,' and His Grace, Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Vicar of the Eastern Prelacy of the United States, ...

A handout photo of RCMP Inspector Joe McAllister meeting earlier this year with Afghan police and an American army police mentor at a Canadian forces base in the provincial capital.