Stephanie Babych

Aug 9, 2023 | canadianaffairs.news | Stephanie Babych

Firefighters battling an unprecedented wildfire season are receiving mental health support after the deaths of three firefighters and a helicopter pilot. Hundreds of active wildfires are burning across Canada, including 354 in British Columbia,195 in the Northwest Territories and 105 in Alberta, as of Friday. All four deaths were in those three regions, all in the last few weeks.

Jul 26, 2023 | canadianaffairs.news | Stephanie Babych

With the cost of child care mounting and no relief in sight, Laura Mae Lindo stepped down from her role as MPP for Kitchener Centre in the Ontario Legislature earlier this month. The NDP member spent days at a time at Queen’s Park in Toronto, a 90-minute drive from Kitchener. That left the single mother relying on a network of child-care providers and paying extra for overnight care.

Jul 21, 2023 | canadianaffairs.news | Stephanie Babych

Canada’s veterinary sector — which serves pet owners and the animal production sector — is facing a severe labour shortage. “The shortages are dire and lead to very undesirable situations,” said Dr. Marco Veenis, director with the Society of B.C. Veterinarians.

Jul 19, 2023 | canadianaffairs.news | Stephanie Babych

Saroosh Gull, the CEO of Eventcombo, an event tech software company that helps organizations with event registration, communication and data tracking, is relocating the company's headquarters from New Jersey to Calgary. The company, which plans to invest $10 million over three years to expand its operations, cites Calgary’s growing tech sector as the main reason for the move.

Jul 14, 2023 | canadianaffairs.news | Stephanie Babych