Mpox risk in Canada ‘remains low’ despite global health emergency: PHAC
In the wake of the World Health Organization declaring a global public health emergency for mpox, Canada says the virus risk within the country “remains low.” The Public Health Agency…
Arrests made in 2023 homicide of Owen Sound restaurateur
Police say they have made arrests in the homicide of an Owen Sound restaurateur — but that’s all they are saying about it. In a press release on Thursday, OPP…
One in five adults lack confidence to play outside with their kids, new research reveals
Parents are being urged to unleash their inner child and go back to basics this summer, as it is revealed that one in five adults lack the confidence to let…
Gaza’s other death toll
Israel has caused countless preventable deaths which are yet to be reflected in the official Gaza death toll. Almost 10 months since the start of the Israeli genocide in Gaza,…
BBC Strictly urged by Musicians’ Union to reinstate full band after Covid-19 cuts: ‘Deeply disappointing’
The Musicians’ Union (MU) has called upon Strictly Come Dancing to reinstate its original full band after it claimed the broadcaster reduced its numbers due to social distancing measures –…
Matthew Perry: Arrest made in connection with Friends star’s overdose death
An arrest has been made in connection with Matthew Perry’s death of an overdose. The Friends star, 54, was found dead in October 2023 in a hot tub at his…
B.C. woman with debilitating disease faces two-year wait just for consult with specialist
As a restoration ecologist, New Westminster resident Tara Matthews helps protect nature. Now she’s the one who needs help. And she can’t get it from the B.C. health care system.…
The Metropolitan: Bristol brunch favourite is now a ‘best kept secret’ restaurant worth a detour
The Metropolitan opened at the end of 2022 and quickly established itself as a brunch venue. Occupying what for years was Cafe du Jour, it was the go-to place to…
Berlin’s newest pygmy hippo makes her debut
Berlin Zoo’s newest baby pygmy hippo has made her public debut, a day after her name — Toni, inspired by German football star Antonio Rudiger — was chosen from more…
More than 40,000 people sign petition claiming breaker Raygun ‘manipulated’ Olympic process
The Australian Olympic Committee has criticized an anonymous online petition attacking controversial Paris Games breaking competitor Rachael Gunn, saying the petition was “vexatious, misleading and bullying.” Last weekend, the sport…