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An outbreak of E. coli that’s sickened hundreds has shone a much-needed spotlight on food safety at daycares, experts said as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pledged to consider further regulations in shared kitchens. There have been 337 lab-confirmed cases of the bacterial infection in the Calgary outbreak, and though an …
Read More »Canadian teachers turning to TikTok to share learning tips, fashion choices
Teachers across Canada are turning to social media platform TikTok to share everything from their daily experiences to learning tips and even their classroom outfits. As part of the wider online community known as TeacherTok, some of them have amassed a following that extends beyond the classroom. The Canadian Press …
Read More »Ozempic may soon be hard to find in Canada as supplier cites shortage – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 18, 2023 12:26 pm Updated August 18, 2023 12:30 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size A shortage of diabetes drug Ozempic that is used off-label for weight loss is expected in Canada, the manufacturer said Friday. Novo Nordisk said it …
Read More »Alberta recommits to $10-a-day daycare plan in mandate letter
The Alberta government is reupping its commitment to affordable daycare. In her latest mandate letter, Premier Danielle Smith directed Children and Family Services Minister Searle Turton to make $10-a-day daycare happen. Her letter tells Turton to start “Working with the federal government and child care providers to implement $10-per-day daycare …
Read More »Winnipeg’s Camp yAAC gives everyone a voice: ‘Cheering for every single activity’ – Winnipeg
For three days each summer, 15 kids from Manitoba gather at Camp Manitou for swimming, zip-lining, canoeing, and other summer activities. “When I go through the schedule every morning, there’s cheering for every single activity throughout the day, which is really fun,” said Mary-Alex Willer. Willer is the executive director …
Read More »We’re No. 1! Canada claims the most Top 10 liveable cities in the world
When it comes to the most liveable cities in the world, no country can top Canada. Once again, three Canadian cities have claimed Top 10 honours on Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) 2023 Global Liveability Index — more than any other country on the list. Vienna, Austria held onto its top …
Read More »Riders don formal attire for charity motorcycle ride that “breaks stereotypes” – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg motorcycle enthusiasts donned their Sunday best and took to the streets today, riding through Winnipeg for a good cause. The Winnipeg edition of the annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) attracted over 50 stylish riders. The event, which started in Sydney, Australia …
Read More »A doctor’s new sidekick? How ChatGPT may change the role of physicians – National
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots has opened up new possibilities for doctors and patients — but the technology also comes with the risk of misdiagnosis, data privacy issues and biases in decision-making. One of the most popular examples is ChatGPT, which can mimic human conversations and create personalized …
Read More »Why is there an increase of violence in Canadian public libraries?
18:51 The rise of violence in Canada’s public libraries The random acts of violence that are happening on our streets and in our transit systems in cities across Canada are also making their way into public libraries. Local branches of all sizes are reporting an increase in verbal and physical …
Read More »Naloxone kits a lifeline in a worsening opiate crisis – Winnipeg
At Northway Pharmacy Brothers, naloxone kits are flying off the shelves. The Selkirk Avenue pharmacy in Winnipeg distributes 50-70 kits per week. Each kit contains between two and four doses. But pharmacy manager Brett Roeland believes the need is actually much higher. “I’m pretty confident they’re all being used in …
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