Athletes aren’t supposed to appear in gambling-related advertising in Ontario anymore, though sports fans may have noticed hockey star Connor McDavid in a new spot for BetMGM. That’s because he’s shown advocating for responsible gambling, which is allowed under the new rules. Tighter rules in Ontario limit athletes to encouraging …
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2 more belugas dead at Marineland marking 17 whale deaths since 2019
The Niagara Falls, Ont. tourist attraction has been under investigation by Ontario’s Animal Welfare Services since 2020. Marineland says belugas died from torsion — or twisting of the stomach — after ‘valiant medical efforts.’ Two more beluga whales have died at Marineland, bringing the total number of whale deaths since …
Read More »Unlikely friendships: This cheetah-tortoise duo are inseparable and will melt your heart
One of the world’s most unlikely friendships between the world’s fastest land mammal and world’s slowest reptile is capturing the hearts of visitors attending a Florida conservation centre and social media users alike. Flocking from near and far, guests at Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation centre in Florida will stumble across …
Read More »Chinese SCS moves destabilizing – Australia
AUSTRALIA on Wednesday criticized “destabilizing and coercive” actions in the South China Sea (SCS), including unsafe encounters at sea and in the air and the militarization of disputed features. Canberra said the pattern of “deeply concerning behavior” by China in the SCS “endangers the peace and security of the region, …
Read More »18 Filipino seafarers released
IRAN has released all 18 Filipino seafarers held aboard the MV St. Nikolas that was seized in the Gulf of Oman in January after the manning agency that hired them was able to deploy their replacements, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. The DFA on Wednesday said the Filipino …
Read More »Israeli airstrikes kill at least 38 in Aleppo, Syria
Israeli strikes on the northern Syrian city of Aleppo early on Friday killed 38 people, including five members of Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, two security sources said, the deadliest attacks so far in an intensified Israeli campaign against Iran’s allies in Syria. Multiple sources say 5 Hezbollah fighters killed …
Read More »Israel must take steps to allow more food and water into Gaza, UN top court orders
The top UN court on Thursday ordered Israel to take measures to tackle crippling shortages of essential supplies in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, including opening more land crossings to allow food, water, fuel and other supplies into the area. Latest International Court of Justice order stems from genocide case against …
Read More »Doug Ford calls on federal workers in Ottawa to return to office
Ontario’s premier wants the federal government to require public servants to work in the office more frequently — but neither the government department responsible for public servants nor one of its main unions appeared moved by the request. Premier wants feds to help revive downtown Ottawa economy. Ontario’s premier called …
Read More »Do you need a spring COVID-19 vaccine? Research backs extra round for high-risk groups
Various Canadian provinces are rolling out spring COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, allowing higher-risk individuals to get an extra dose. Recent studies suggest staying up-to-date on COVID shots helps protect high-risk groups from severe illness. New guidelines suggest certain high-risk groups could benefit from having another dose of a COVID-19 vaccine this …
Read More »The current carbon tax debate is important — it’s just not serious
Last summer, Canada experienced the worst wildfire season in its recorded history. Nine months later, a House committee met to hear from Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, whose government is proudly defying the federal carbon-pricing law. The arguments being made by opponents only make sense if you ignore some awkward facts. …
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