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Ontario will need 33,200 more nurses and 50,853 more personal support workers by 2032, the government projects — figures it tried to keep secret but were obtained by The Canadian Press.
The projections of nurses and PSWs the province will need — above and beyond those currently being educated through the system — are not surprising to the unions representing workers in the health-care system.
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Wind could push fire into B.C. town today
A fire behaviour specialist with the B.C. Wildfire Service says an intense wildfire could hit Fort Nelson this morning, based on forecasts that have been calling for strong winds that have been fuelling the out-of-control blaze to continue throughout the day.
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But the same FOI office made the information available to The Canadian Press through a separate request, a situation critics say exposes the frailties and arbitrariness of the access-to-information system.
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 13, 2024.
The Ontario government projects a need for 33,200 more nurses and 50,853 personal support workers by 2032, figures that were initially kept secret but later obtained by The Canadian Press. The demand for additional healthcare professionals is not surprising to unions in the health-care sector, which have been warning about shortages for years.
In other news, a wildfire threatens to reach Fort Nelson in British Columbia, fueled by strong winds. The ongoing controversy over pandemic flight refunds continues as a recent ruling by the Canadian Transportation Agency found a couple not entitled to a refund despite their flight being canceled by the airline. The criminal trial of Pat King, a prominent figure in the 2022 Freedom Convoy protest in Ottawa, is set to begin, along with the trial of admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki in Winnipeg.
These significant events highlight various challenges and legal issues facing different sectors in North America. Stay informed with The Canadian Press for more updates on current affairs and news.