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Do you have a car with a boost ignition to start? That’s why it can end up stolen abroad
If you are driving a car that you bought new in the last two years, there is a good chance that you will have a spark ignition at the start. The technology is deceptively simple. Instead of turning the key, simply press the start button. But while it is a breeze for drivers, this convenience has its drawbacks. Experts say start-up ignitions are easy prey for car thieves, who use technology to steal vehicles for overseas shipments. A Marketplace survey looked at stolen vehicles from Ontario and Quebec to Ghana and Nigeria, where there is a thriving market for Canadian cars due to their reliability and spare parts availability. “It’s a low risk, high reward,” Det said. Greg O’Connor of the Peel Car Crime Police Unit, who told the Marketplace that this type of car theft has a low overall cost and takes some time. The cars can be loaded into containers and be on their way in a matter of hours, he said. read more Watch the full Marketplace survey tonight to learn how to protect your vehicle and find out which car tops the list of Ontario’s most stolen vehicles. This is at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV and CBC Gem. Hamilton locksmith Mustafa Jafar demonstrates a device used to reprogram white keys that can help thieves steal cars. (Jenny Cowley / CBC)
“Disappointing:” Why an animal rescue team refuses to allow families with autistic children to adopt
Mike and Erin Doan from Listowel, OD, started asking about adopting a dog after their nine-year-old son Henry informed them he wanted one. But when Erin contacted Kismutt Rescue to ask her about a dog the group had adopted, she was shocked to be told that they would not allow families with autistic children to adopt. On Facebook, Kismutt Rescue posted a statement explaining its policy and wrote that after two bad experiences, “No dog will be adopted into homes with autistic children.” But Erin said she did not understand why one organization would ban all autistic people from adopting dogs. “Sure, there are some who have more behavioral problems than others, but implementing a general policy without even meeting the child and family is really frustrating,” he said. Billie Wessel from London, OD, who also has a child with autism, agrees. “It’s honestly disgusting to read, because autism is a spectrum,” Wessel said. “I do not think there should ever be a case where a child is discriminated against. A normal, ‘normal’ child could have aggression problems with a dog, in the same way that an autistic child could collapse.” read more Erin and Mike Doan from Audow’s Listowel. They say they were disappointed to hear that their nine-year-old son Henry was not going to get the pet he had requested, after a rescue team said he was not adopting dogs into families with autism. (Submitted by Erin Doan)
These women filed complaints about their gynecologist more than a year ago. But they are still waiting for a solution
Three women from Ontario speak after complaints about their former gynecologist at the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSO). Navi, who asked CBC News not to publish her last name for fear of cyberbullying, Elizabeth Adamou and Candice Jones complained to the CSPO about Dr. David Gerber more than a year ago, but are still waiting for their complaints. resolved. They say the long delays, intimidating legal requirements, misdiagnosis of complaints and lack of communication have made them wonder if the college is acting to protect the patients or doctors it’s supposed to regulate. In late December 2021, the CPSO revealed that Gerber, of Meridia Medical in downtown Toronto, would face complaints from 10 patients at a disciplinary hearing, out of six previously announced in 2020. The college claims that Gerber “engaged in shameful, dishonorable or unprofessional conduct”, including, as an indication, his communication, failing to explain what an examination would involve, failing to obtain informed consent and failing to show sensitivity. Gerber’s lawyer, Howard Winkler, said: “Two leading independent medical experts have carefully examined each complaint and related medical records. Both experts agree that the care provided by Dr. Gerber met or exceeded any clinical standard and did not deviate from normal and expected practice. “ The CPSO will not comment on any specific complaints or hearings, but CBC News previously reported that the college was expecting the hearing in 2021. No date has been set yet. read more CLOCKS Women frustrated with responding to doctor complaints:
Women Complaining About Gynecologist Disappointed With Ontario Regulator
Three women who have filed complaints against a gynecologist in Toronto say they are frustrated with the long delays, legal requirements and misrepresentation of their concerns by the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons. 5:33
What else is happening?
COVID-19 restrictions lifted, but unvaccinated Canadians still unable to board planes or trains Some unvaccinated Canadians question why the federal government is still holding the mandate. As employees return to the office, the much-hybrid hybrid model faces an acid test: Does it work? The days of full-time compulsory work in the office are over, say hiring experts. The electric vehicle battery factory in Windsor, OD, signals that Canada is a “player” in the automotive industry.
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