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A Winnipeg school was left shaken after its Pride flag was stolen just days after several books that covered LGBT and Indigenous themes were taken from a teacher’s classroom.  Whoever took flag also left anonymous note ‘full of hate’ at Riverbend Community School, principal says. A Winnipeg school was left …

Dozens of physicians at the busiest emergency room in B.C. have released a scathing letter describing an unrelenting “crisis” at the department due to ongoing overcrowding and understaffing.  Letter says physicians speaking out about overcrowding, understaffing after health-care leaders would not. Dozens of physicians working inside the busiest emergency room …

Three Mi’kmaw communities are celebrating their dramatically increased roles in the lobster fishery around Cape Breton Island this spring.  Potlotek, We’koqma’q and Eskasoni are sharing 4,600 lobster traps around Cape Breton. Three Mi’kmaw communities are celebrating their dramatically increased roles in the lobster fishery around Cape Breton Island this spring. …

We’re only at the midway point of May, but conditions continue to be summer-like across B.C. This week, the trend will continue for parts of the province, likely to worsen the wildfire situation with a thunderstorm and dry lightning risk Tuesday and Wednesday. Rising freezing levels continue to melt the …

Attaining and keeping a healthy weight plays a significant role in health and wellbeing. The goal is to keep body mass index (BMI), an indicator of body fat based on height and weight, within the normal range, to look and feel healthy, and even prevent and control diseases and conditions …

Quality, craft and timeless design meet a fresh perspective at Crate and Barrel. The brand’s new arrivals exude with vibrant earthy hues, natural woods and clean lines, designed for long-lasting beauty. The look this season is inspired by the lifestyle and natural beauty of the coast. Think laid-back vibes with …

A manufacturer near Windsor, Ont., has been making paper produce labels for over 20 years and recently started developing fully compostable ones, at a time when Canada is weighing banning plastic produce stickers.  Lakeshore, Ont., developer says easy way to spot plastic labels is if they’re hard to rip. Ontario …

The Alberta Energy Regulator says a total of 32 dead waterfowl have been found at two separate oilsands tailings ponds operated by Suncor Energy Inc.  Birds were found between May 8 and May 13 at 2 locations. The Alberta Energy Regulator says a total of 32 dead waterfowl have been …

A growing movement is encouraging boosting students’ digital literacy and critical thinking skills, so they can better distinguish fact from the misinformation swirling around them in online spaces today.  Students know misinformation is a real issue and want strategies, says myth-debunker Timothy Caulfield. Whether it’s young kids watching YouTube videos, …

The saying “salt is life” holds true, not only on a personal level but also on a macro economic aspect. Salt is not just an ingredient to flavor dishes, but an important mineral that our bodies require for essential function. According to Harvard School of Public Health, the human body …