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Some of the world’s most recognizable species are part of global talks happening in Brazil discussing whether to give them further protections. Sharks, giant otters, hyenas and even the snowy owl are all among species proposed to be added to the appendices of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory …
Read More »Mangione to be considered for death penalty if convicted in CEO killing, prosecutors confirm
U.S. prosecutors formally told a court on Thursday that they plan to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing a UnitedHealth Group executive in New York last year. Mangione, 26, is due to appear in Manhattan federal court for an arraignment on Friday afternoon. He …
Read More »Denmark considered U.S. one of its closest allies. Now many Danes are refusing to buy American
When Mette Vennegaard, a retired psychologist living north of Copenhagen, wanted to clear her pantry of all American products, she wrote to Denmark’s largest manufacturer of candy and chocolate, Toms Group, asking where the company sourced its almonds from for its popular marzipan products. Marzipan, a sweet paste made out …
Read More »This Ontario woman once considered MAID for chronic pain. A historic surgery saved her life
The chronic, lifelong facial pain Mandy Dostie endured as a result of growing up in a severely abusive household was so intense that the Barrie, Ont., woman had considered medical assistance in dying, but a unique surgery — the first of its kind in Canada — means she can now …
Read More »Lower Blueberry Creek blaze in Shuswap considered held: B.C. Wildfire – Okanagan
Three of nine wildfires burning in the Shuswap region are either listed as under control or being held. That’s according to the B.C. Wildfire Service, which issued updates Saturday on the five fires. In the North Shuswap, two fires along the Seymour Arm of Shuswap Lake are in different stages. …
Read More »Fatal fire in Scarborough neighbourhood considered ‘suspicious’ by police – Toronto
One person is dead after an early morning fire at a Scarborough restaurant that Toronto police say is considered suspicious. The fire happened at Molon Lave Taverna, a restaurant on Kennedy Road near Lawrence Avenue E, just before 1:49 a.m. on Saturday. Toronto Fire, police and paramedics responded to the …
Read More »Ford government considered Ontario Science Centre move as early as 2021: docs
The Ford government was already considering relocating the Ontario Science Centre before civil servants were asked to write a business case that endorsed the decision, new documents unearthed by the Ontario NDP suggest. A briefing note prepared for the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport in August 2021 includes talking …
Read More »Markham library apologizes after internal memo considered suspension of Islamic displays – Toronto
A Toronto-area public library has apologized after a controversial plan to suspend Islamic History Month displays amid the Israel-Hamas conflict was made public. The CEO of Markham Public Library issued a public apology on Tuesday after an internal email was shared on social media by a prominent Islamic group in …
Read More »New agreement between Doctors Manitoba, province considered “landmark” – Winnipeg
By Kevin Hirschfield Global News Posted July 20, 2023 10:52 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The province is calling a new tentative agreement with Doctors Manitoba a landmark and historic deal. It still needs to be ratified, but will provide a $268 million dollar increase in …
Read More »Over 60% of Ontario RPNs have considered leaving profession, poll shows
Polling shows a majority of Registered Practical Nurses in Ontario have contemplated leaving the profession amid staffing shortages and increased stress. The polling was done by Nanos Research of behalf of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and SEIU Healthcare. Results show 60 per cent of registered practical nurses …
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