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Fri, 21 Jan 2022 04:00:00 EST
Ontario sewage tests indicates COVID-19 may have plateaued but levels still high, experts say
Results from facilities testing sewage for COVID-19 across Ontario indicate that infection rates may have plateaued, yet levels of the Omicron variant still appear to remain high, experts say. ...

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 04:00:00 EST
Take 2 steps and call me in the morning: Exercise as a prescription for depression
The pandemic and revolving lockdowns have sharpened public health focus on treating mood disorders such as depression with relatively simple but effective exercise.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:41:17 EST
Geothermal heating co-op shares warmth among Montreal neighbours
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at a geothermal heating project that emerged in a Montreal laneway and what might be in store for Canada's nuclear waste.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 04:00:00 EST
United in death, Ottawa explosion victims all stood out in life
Some were just entering the workforce, while others were approaching retirement. The six people who died in the Jan. 13 explosion and fire at Eastway Tank in Ottawa may be united by the tragic circums...

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 04:00:00 EST
Why letting users know what's in the drugs they're taking is important as opioid deaths rise
With opioid-related deaths mounting across Canada, health experts are warning that drug checking services are now more important than ever in helping users make informed decisions. One Toronto pilot p...

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 04:00:00 EST
Roberta Bondar reflects on spaceflight, nature and the cake she almost didn't have
On January 22, 1992, Dr. Roberta Bondar blasted off on the space shuttle Discovery, becoming the first Canadian woman in space. Since then, she has become a renowned nature photographer and an inspira...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:08:50 EST
Man arrested after 4 people, including baby, found frozen to death near Manitoba-U.S. border
Four people, one an infant, were found dead in a Manitoba field on Wednesday near the Canada-U.S. border, and a Florida man has been charged with human smuggling.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:10:57 EST
Doctor accused in New Brunswick COVID-19 outbreak sues province, RCMP, Facebook
The doctor who was accused in 2020 of breaking New Brunswick's COVID-19 rules by failing to isolate, and of being the source of a deadly outbreak, is suing the province, the RCMP and Facebook's parent...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 21:02:09 EST
Alberta premier knew about justice minister's traffic ticket last year
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he knew about his justice minister's distracted driving ticket last year and says the upcoming investigation will guide his decision on Kaycee Madu's fate.  ...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:52:48 EST
St. John's airport, firefighters reach deal to continue normal operations
The St. John's International Airport Authority has reached a deal with its firefighting staff to keep the airport operating normally — a move that comes after days of uncertainty for some traveller...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 04:00:00 EST
Toronto 911 operator says 'people are being hurt' by waiting on hold for up to 10 minutes
Internal documents obtained by CBC News show how long 911 wait times are more than one-offs in Canada's largest city. Reports, emails, and snapshots of Toronto's 911 call queue paint a picture of an e...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 04:00:00 EST
Contaminated medical devices used in open heart surgery caused severe infection in patients
A class-action lawsuit launched on behalf of Canadians who underwent open heart surgery between January 2010 and July 2018 alleges the manufacturer of contaminated medical devices used during the surg...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:55:29 EST
Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard's sex assault trial to begin in May
The sex assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard is set to begin in May after it was postponed multiple times due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:44:14 EST
'Ride for Phil' remembers tow truck operator killed during winter storm
Members of Ottawa’s towing community gathered Thursday to remember Phillip Smith, a tow truck operator who was struck and killed while helping a driver during Monday's storm.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:49:59 EST
MLB rejects Tampa Bay Rays' plan to play portion of home games in Montreal
The Tampa Bay Rays' proposed plan to split the season between Florida and Montreal has been rejected by Major League Baseball.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:53:51 EST
Scotties Tournament of Hearts women's curling good to go in Thunder Bay, Ont., maybe even with fans
Curling Canada says the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay, Ont., will operate under Ontario's current public health measures and an approved framework from the office of the chief medical o...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:30:00 EST
Industrial development giving coyotes an edge in wolverine habitat, new study shows
Industrial development is helping coyotes move into wolverine country and edge out the rare carnivore despite its fierce reputation, newly published research suggests.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 04:00:00 EST
Oil producers are flush with cash. Now what will they do with it?
Spending plans are up this year in the oilpatch — but they won't rise near the levels seen earlier in the last decade.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:26:54 EST
Migrant worker from Jamaica dies in COVID-19 isolation in Ontario while waiting to start work
A temporary foreign worker who recently arrived in Ontario from Jamaica has died while in isolation for COVID-19. The province is investing and the chief coroner is trying to determine cause of death...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:00:00 EST
How COVID-19 is leading some N.S. university athletes to go pro
The COVID-19 suspension of the university hockey season in Atlantic Canada is pushing some players to go pro and that's leaving holes in Nova Scotia teams' rosters. 



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