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, …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday renewed the production contract for the Malampaya gas field in northwest Palawan, extending it for 15 years until Feb. 22, 2039. “Today we mark a very significant milestone as we pursue another huge endeavor that will promise monumental rewards for our country and …

U.S. special prosecutor John Durham has ended his four-year investigation into possible FBI misconduct in its probe of ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign with withering criticism of the bureau but a meagre court record that fell far short of the former president’s prediction he would uncover the …