A teacher who was injured during a shooting at a school in La Loche, Sask., in 2016 has died. Charlene Klyne, 62, died unexpectedly at a Saskatoon hospital last Wednesday. Her family said it was due to complications from her injuries incurred in the shooting. Jan. 22, 2016, was a …
Read More »Bug off! Your scent signature could be key to keeping mosquitoes away
Two studies examined which scents attract mosquitoes in different settings. Results suggest that each person’s individual scent signature — which may vary with diet, skin microbiome, lifestyle, and cosmetic products they use — determines how attractive they are to the bloodsucking bugs. Two new studies analyzed the effects of human …
Read More »What microplastics are doing to seabirds could tell us about their effect on humans
In this week’s issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the effect of microplastics on seabirds and how to protect your pets from wildfire smoke. Also: Protesting private jets. Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This weekly newsletter is part of a CBC News initiative entitled “Our …
Read More »El Niño is on our doorstep, but not all are created equal. So what does it mean for Canada?
A warming in a region of the Pacific Ocean is signalling a potential El Niño, which affects weather around the globe. But there isn’t just one type of El Niño, so what can we expect? Typically, El Niño affects Canada in the winter and spring, bringing milder temperatures. A global …
Read More »In Florida, a polarizing DeSantis draws a strong response from critics and supporters
Now that Ron DeSantis is officially running to become the Republican nominee for the U.S. presidential election in 2024, voters can examine his time as Florida’s governor to get a better sense of his priorities. And while his campaign is just beginning, Florida serves as an initial blueprint for how …
Read More »Scary landing for South Korean plane after passenger opens emergency door midair
South Korean authorities detained a man on Friday after he opened a door of an Asiana Airlines plane minutes before it was due to land in the city of Daegu, causing panic among the passengers, officials said. Man detained after Asiana Airlines plane lands safely, some passengers treated at hospital …
Read More »Better working conditions will help convince Filipino doctors to stay
A bill mandating new Filipino doctors to work in the country for one year before they are allowed to seek employment abroad has been filed before the House of Representatives. House Bill No. 6232, the Mandatory Medical Service Bill, was recently filed in a bid to address the shortage of …
Read More »Congress okays 4 of 42 priority measures
The 19th Congress has approved only four of the 42 priority legislative measures of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ahead of its sine die adjournment next week. The House of Representatives already approved 31 of the priority bills, including the four that were also passed by the Upper Chamber. Of the …
Read More »Diokno calls for resumption of PH-EU FTA negotiations
At a Glance Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno wants to resume Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between the Philippines and European Union. Diokno says geo-economic fragmentation and trade protectionism will only burden an already struggling global economy. The exploratory FTA scoping meetings between Manila and the EU started in 2013. The …
Read More »House urged to adopt Senate version of Maharlika Fund bill
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Thursday expressed hope that the House of Representatives will adopt the Senate version of the Maharlika Investment Fund bill, which he said would include more safeguards to avoid possible misuse. While the House passed its version late last year, Zubiri said he hopes the …
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