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Descrease article font size Increase article font size As Quebecers kickstart their vacations, many are gathering around pools and different bodies of water to enjoy the sunny weather. But the Quebec branch of the Lifesaving Society says this is also the time of year when it sees the most drownings. …
Read More »‘You want to help’: Social media scam plays on emotions, U of M expert says – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Don’t believe everything you see on social media. That’s the message from cybersecurity experts as a new online scam gains traction on platforms like Facebook. The scam, University of Manitoba computer scientist David Gerhard says, plays on people’s emotions. Posts appearing to …
Read More »Action needed to regulate sports-betting advertisements, expert says – Winnipeg
Experts say provincial and federal governments in Canada need to do more to push against the wave of betting advertisements. The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction recently published a report, which pointed to an influx of betting ads, in particular for sports, which are becoming more and more …
Read More »Trial of Winnipeg serial killer expected to hear testimony from DNA expert – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 14, 2024 9:03 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Winnipeg trial of admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki is expected to continue Tuesday with testimony from a DNA expert. Court has heard that DNA from three of the …
Read More »Toronto man accused of killing his mom suffered PTSD, major depressive disorder: expert testifies
Warning: This story contains graphic and disturbing descriptions. Discretion is strongly advised. Dr. Mitesh Patel says he provided two mental health assessments of Dallas Ly, the Toronto man on trial for the murder of his mother, in March 2022 and said he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major …
Read More »Cyberattack on University of Winnipeg part of growing trend: expert – Winnipeg
As one local institution continues to deal with the impacts of a cyberattack, an expert suggests more proactivity is needed. On Sunday, the University of Winnipeg (UW) discovered it was the victim of a cyberattack, which it said targeted the school’s network. The incident saw classes cancelled on Monday, internet …
Read More »Lower Mainland gas prices increase, could reach $2.30 by late spring: expert – BC
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A small jump in gas prices was seen Thursday morning — an increase of about two cents overnight. It adds to the increases seen over the past week, where prices began at $1.88 a litre. Thursday morning, most prices around the Lower …
Read More »Manitoba measles-free, but expert urges vaccination – Winnipeg
Measles is spreading across the world, including in Canada, but has not yet touched Manitoba. Dr. Davinder Singh, medical officer of health for Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-term Care, said the last measles case in the province was in 2019, but it’s prepared if more arise. “Cases get reported to …
Read More »Ventilation, vaccines important during holiday gatherings: expert
If you’re planning a gathering this holiday season, chances are your invites went out well in advance. But an infectious disease doctor cautions an uninvited guest may try to weasel its way into your party if you’re not careful. “I like to say, we’re right back in the thick of …
Read More »Accused in London, Ont. attack has mental health issues, expert tells trial
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 3, 2023 1:46 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size A forensic psychiatrist is testifying that a man accused of killing four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont., was suffering from mental health issues at the time of the …
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