New research from Duke University School of Medicine suggests a link between high levels of bacteria and increased rates of premature births. The study measured the bacteria levels on 48 membranes from women who had […]
This weekend, Torontonians will be ditching their parkas and donning their sunglasses as temperatures increase from Tuesday’s feels-like minus 30 degrees Celsius to Saturday’s predicted plus 10. But such extreme highs and lows are not […]
Oakville resident and Canadian broadcast pioneer Jean Caine has died at age 90. She passed away Jan. 9 at her Oakville home. Caine co-founded Oakville radio stations, JOY 1250 and 1320 CJMR. Her grandson, Matt Caine, told the […]
Central African Republic interim leader, Michel Djotodia, stepped down during the regional summit of the Economic Community of Central African States (CEEAC) held in Chad on Jan. 9. After his resignation, citizens took to the […]
Post written by Andrew Walker and Matheson Murray As the fires from the Jan. 8 train derailment continue to burn in Plaster Rock, New Brunswick, the safety of transporting crude oil via rail has again […]
A mother accused of killing her five-year-old son in Saskatoon on Saturday will undergo psychiatric tests before her trial begins. The crown and defence filed a joint request that 35-year-old Kellie Johnson be mentally assessed […]
A suicide bombing at a military recruiting centre in Baghdad has killed 21 and injured nearly three dozen more according to Iraqi officials. It is likely the attack was a message to potential army volunteers […]
The Manitoba government is being criticized for delaying the release of the final report on how social services failed a five-year-old who was murdered by her mother and stepfather. The province announced it will wait […]
Air Canada issued a new travel alert for the GTA Jan. 9 warning all passengers to check the statuses of their flight before leaving for the airport. Dozens of flights were delayed or cancelled due […]
This week marks the largest drop for the Canadian dollar in over three years and experts are projecting further declines over the next several months. Positive change Some say Canada will see its dollar go […]
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