Canada’s doctor shortage drives 37% online for medical advice: poll
A new poll suggests more than a third of Canadians say they have no choice but to seek health information online because they don’t have access to a doctor, further…
Rogers signs 3-year deal to continue on as TIFF’s top sponsor
The Toronto International Film Festival says Rogers Communications has signed a three-year deal to return as its official “presenting partner” through 2027. Both parties say the partnership will see the…
Inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, thanks in part to GST tax break
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in December, thanks in large part to the federal government’s temporary tax break. Statistics Canada’s consumer price index report…
O’Neill will ‘judge’ invite from US president to St Patrick’s Day events
Northern Ireland’s First Minister said she will make a judgement on an invitation to St Patrick’s Day events in Washington when her office receives the itinerary. Michelle O’Neill said that…
Rare winter storm bringing heavy snow, sleet and ice to Texas and northern Gulf Coast
A rare winter storm charging through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday has closed highways and airports and prompted the first blizzard warning for southeast Texas and southwest…
Chancellor to reveal Government’s departmental spending plans in June
Rachel Reeves has said she expects to reveal multi-year spending plans for government departments in June.
Israeli troops kill six in West Bank operation, Palestinian officials say
Israel has launched a large military operation in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin that the Palestinian Health Ministry said had killed at least six people and injured 35.…
Woman in her 70s treated for burns following arson attack in Antrim
An elderly woman has been treated in hospital for burns following an arson attack at a house in Antrim. Another woman and a man suffered smoke inhalation as they attempted…
Amazon slashes price of ‘very useful’ plug-in heater shoppers say ‘warms up nicely’
Amazon has cut the price of a plug-in heater that shoppers have hailed as a quick fix for warming up small spaces, with the Russell Hobbs RHPH2001 500W Ceramic Plug…
Alex Hartley feels ‘hung out to dry’ after questioning England players’ fitness
Former spinner Alex Hartley feels like she has been “hung out to dry” and given the “cold shoulder” by some England players and coaches during the Women’s Ashes after comments…