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Front-line workers say Winnipeg is in the midst of a drug epidemic, driven by a surge in opioid overdoses that is killing users and overwhelming first responders who are dispatched to dozens of calls every day. Dr. John Younes, Manitoba’s chief medical examiner, says he has “unequivocally” seen a surge …
Read More »Trump calls a climate projection ‘WRONG!’ Turns out, climate action is working
Surely you’ve heard of RCP 8.5? Maybe not. But it’s been in the spotlight since U.S. President Donald Trump who stirred up a conversation about a projection of future climate change that’s rarely mentioned by name. Last week, Trump claimed “The United Nations TOP Climate Committee just admitted that its …
Read More »PC MHA says he mistakenly shared post that calls for Liberals to get a ‘shit knocking’
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A government MHA from Labrador says he shared a crude anti-Liberal Facebook post on Tuesday night …
Read More »Roadside birth during hospital service disruption prompts calls for change
Mariah Jackson never thought she would be delivering a baby on the side of a highway — but that’s exactly what happened on April 19, when her third child was born. Jackson said baby Liam will likely hear the story about being delivered next to Trans-Canada Highway marker 242 for …
Read More »Xi calls for end to Middle East hostilities, strengthens Russia trade deals as Putin visits China
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed their strategic ties and growing energy …
Read More »British PM Starmer tells cabinet meeting he intends to remain leader despite calls to resign
Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign on Tuesday, telling ministers he would “get …
Read More »Family of mother who died by suicide calls for better supports for postpartum depression
WARNING: This story contains discussion of suicide. Jenna Dorman was a successful tech executive and mother of two. The 42-year-old died by suicide in November 2024 after a battle with severe postpartum depression. Her family is now sharing her story to push the B.C. government for better mental health supports …
Read More »World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka calls for boycott if players don’t get bigger cut of Grand Slam revenues
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka believes tennis players should organize a boycott if they don’t start receiving a bigger share of tournament revenues at the Grand Slams. The likes of Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina and Jasmine Paolini are prepared to protest, too. Sabalenka and fellow No. 1 Jannik Sinner were among leading …
Read More »Report into Bondi Beach mass shooting calls for increased security at Jewish public events, more gun reforms
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. An interim report into last year’s Bondi Beach mass shooting advises increased security around Jewish public …
Read More »Trump says he ‘wasn’t worried’ during correspondents’ dinner shooting, calls suspect a ‘sick person’
Officials scrutinizing Trump’s security arrangements U.S. law enforcement are reassessing Trump’s security arrangements. Two former Secret Service agents and three senior U.S. officials told Reuters that Saturday’s event underscored some vulnerabilities, even after two assassination attempts against Trump in 2024 prompted stronger security measures. The officials said security personnel may …
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