Over 60-percent of Canadians surviving cancer

There is big news on the survival rate for some cancers this morning.  New stats from the Canadian Cancer Society show that more Canadians are surviving blood and breast cancers. Pancreatic cancer, that’s the same cancer Alex Trebek is fighting, is expected to become the third leading cause of cancer death in this country this year.

Key interest rate remains at 1.75-percent

It won`t cost you more to borrow money. The Bank of Canada is holding its key interest rate at 1.75-percent.  Bank boss Stephen Poloz says growth in the second quarter was strong and exceeded July`s forecast.  Energy production and housing has contributed to the growth. Inflation is also sticking to the 2-percent target.

Union unrest in Ontario schools

Kids may be back in school but for how long?  There are signs of unrest coming out of bargaining rooms with the unions representing teachers and educational workers. While contract negotiations are in the early stages the union representing 55, 000 educational workers has already asked members for a strike mandate.

Dellan Millard case already posted on OPP website

The OPP is diving into the world of true crime.  The force is releasing a multi-part video series called Serial Instinct detailing the investigations behind this provinces serial killers including nursing home killer Elizabeth Wetlauffer and Basil Borutski, who committed one of this country’s worst case of domestic violence.

Southern States brace for Dorian

Over 2 million people have been told to evacuate along the American east coast ahead of Hurricane Dorian.  While it is not expected to hit Florida, the Category 2 storm could pass close to Georgia and South Carolina later this week and may cause storm surge and flooding.  The death toll from Dorian has risen to 7 in the Bahamas.

Hong Kong pulls extradition bill

Hong Kong has withdrawn its controversial extradition bill that sparked months of violent protests.  The bill would have allowed Hong Kong residents to be sent to China for trial.  But it’s not clear if the announcement will be enough to end the protests as other demands including an independent inquiry into police action will not be met.

Volatile day in British Parliament as PM suffers Brexit defeat

Britain’s Prime Minister is planning to call an early election after suffering a major defeat in Parliament.  Lawmakers in Britain are making moves to bar Boris Johnson from making a no-deal exit from the European Union.  Yesterday, lawmakers voted to take control of the Brexit agenda.