The evacuation of several hospitals this summer in the Northwest Territories is the latest example of how climate change can impact medical services, says Dr. Courtney Howard, an emergency room physician in Yellowknife. Howard is one of a group of Canadian doctors in Dubai this week at COP28. CBC | World News
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Israel’s war with Hamas brings renewed focus to BDS movement and role of boycotts to effect change
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Read More »Canada’s top Pan Am Games athletes shift focus to making impact at Paris Olympics
Not chasing an Olympic berth over the next nine months allows Canadian athletes who were successful at the Pan Am Games to direct energy into other elements of their preparation for Paris. But for boxer Tammara Thibeault, the immediate priority is ” rest and recovery.” CBC | Sports News
Read More »Sinclair retirement tour heads to Halifax as Canadian women focus on beating Brazil
Soccer fans at the Wanderers Grounds will get a chance to see Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair take the pitch against Brazil before the captain packs up her cleats, women’s national team head coach Bev Priestman promised Monday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Why Canada is becoming the focus of India’s concerns about the Sikh separatist movement
The history of tensions surrounding Sikh separatism in India and abroad goes back decades, but experts say Canada is seen as the country where the movement is the strongest. As a result, it’s drawn sharp criticism from India, especially in the face of Justin Trudeau’s recent allegations about India’s involvement in the killing of a Canadian Sikh leader. CBC | ...
Read More »WWE News: Former Superstar Says He’s Leaving Twitter To Focus On His Mental Health
Multi-titled veteran wrestler Austin Aries, who briefly competed for WWE as part of its cruiserweight division, announced this week that he will be deactivating his Twitter account due to what he described as mental health concerns. As quoted by Sportskeeda, Aries took to Twitter on Tuesday afternoon, where, in a series of posts, he explained to his followers why he ...
Read More »‘Not now. Then when?’: Kobe Bryant’s death prompts battle over focus on star’s rape charge
Kobe Bryant’s death has sparked an outpouring of grief and tributes as well as reminders that his legacy is also marked by an allegation of sexual assault. That, in turn, has sparked a backlash from some fans who said it’s too soon to revisit that part of his life. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Pound Euro exchange rate: GBP/EUR falls as the focus turns back to Brexit
The pound slumped against the euro as Brexit fears resurfaced, leaving the pairing trading around €1.181. The pound fell against the euro on Tuesday after concerns surrounding the UK’s future relationship with the European Union after Brexit heightened. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed
Read More »Pound Euro exchange rate: GBP/EUR falls as the focus turns back to Brexit
The pound slumped against the euro as Brexit fears resurfaced, leaving the pairing trading around €1.181. The pound fell against the euro on Tuesday after concerns surrounding the UK’s future relationship with the European Union after Brexit heightened. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Justin Amash Blasts Senate For Impeachment Approach: ‘The Focus Must Be On A Fair Trial’
The Senate trial of President Donald Trump began Tuesday, and Independent Justin Amash took to Twitter to express his thoughts on the current partisan battle over the upper chamber’s handling of the process. While Republicans appear set on fighting against hearing from new witnesses, the Michigan Rep. believes that this is not the fair approach. “Each side must be able ...
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