For nine years, Alaska health officials have been aware of an unusual virus causing rare, relatively mild illnesses in the Fairbanks area. But a recent case in another part of the state — this one resulting in a man’s death — has brought new attention to the Alaskapox virus. No …
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Israeli military raids largest operating hospital in Gaza
Israeli forces said on Thursday they had raided the biggest functioning hospital in Gaza, as video posted online showed chaos, shouting and the sound of shooting in darkened corridors that were filled with dust and smoke. Palestinians flee Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, where Israel says Hamas militants are located. …
Read More »Russia’s Alexei Navalny is dead at 47
Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is dead, the prison service of the Yamalo-Nenets region where he had been serving his sentence said on Friday. He was 47. Vladimir Putin’s foremost domestic critic has been held in a series of prisons in recent years. Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny …
Read More »Trudeau sparks confusion with passing mention of new bridge at Dawson City, Yukon
When George Filipovic got a text from a friend on Wednesday saying the prime minister had announced funding for a new bridge in Dawson City, Yukon, he was utterly floored. “I thought you know, maybe it was a vague statement, or something misinterpreted — but there was absolutely no misinterpretation,” …
Read More »White House confirms reports of Russia’s ‘troubling’ anti-satellite weapon capability
The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause “physical destruction” on Earth. Spokesperson says Russian weapon not currently operational, no threat to safety. The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a “troubling” …
Read More »Palestinians fled to Rafah looking for safety. Now, with a ground offensive looming, they feel trapped
Since the start of the war in Gaza, more than a million displaced Palestinians have ended up in Rafah along the southern border with Egypt. They’re now running out of options as Israel threatens to launch a ground offensive. Refugees wait and worry, caught between a closed border and the …
Read More »6-time Canadian curling champion Jennifer Jones prepares for emotional farewell at Scotties
Jennifer Jones is retiring from women’s curling — but before that she’s about to compete in her 18th Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Calgary with the chance to become the winningest women’s skip in Canadian history as she eyes a seventh title. 2-time world champion, gold medallist eyes record 7th …
Read More »Quebec doctors to face increased scrutiny for overprescription of anti-anxiety medication
The misuse of benzodiazepines is sparking concern in Quebec, and prompting the college of physicians to increase its scrutiny of doctors who overprescribe them. College of Physicians says it will educate doctors who overprescribe benzos. The misuse of benzodiazepines is sparking concern in Quebec and prompting the college of physicians …
Read More »Winnipeg man ‘in constant pain’ after nearly 3-year wait for jaw surgery
Daniel McClelland never thought he would have to wait for almost three years to be able to eat solid foods again. The 38-year-old Winnipeg man is on a waitlist for a jaw joint replacement surgery that can’t be done in Manitoba. 38-year-old is on waitlist for jaw joint replacement surgery …
Read More »New home construction in January was down 10% from December, says CMHC
New home construction in Canada fell by 10 per cent in January compared to December, as fewer multi-unit urban homes were built, according to the country’s national housing agency. Many economists had predicted rate would increase. New home construction in Canada fell by 10 per cent in January compared to …
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