Ottawa – If there is one team that has paid their dues in Canadian Paralympic sport, it is the women’s sitting volleyball squad. Jolan Wong, originally from Vermilion, Alta. and now living 90 minutes west of Ottawa in Pembroke, Ont., has seen the program emerge from its fledgling beginnings in 2008 to Paralympic Games medallists in 2024. “Holy, like 16 …
BRAMPTON – As the cooler months approach, Brampton Fire and Emergency Services is reminding residents of the importance of carbon monoxide (CO) safety. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer – an odourless, tasteless and invisible gas that can cause serious illness or even death when undetected. During Carbon Monoxide Week from November 1 to November 7, the City is encouraging …
KITCHENER — The Ontario government is celebrating the opening of The Village of Winston Park, a 288-bed home in Kitchener. This is part of the government’s commitment to build 58,000 new and upgraded long-term care beds across the province. The Village of Winston Park will add a total of 109 new and 179 redeveloped safe, modern, long-term care beds to …
Toronto – The City of Toronto is inviting residents to learn more and share feedback to help guide its recommendations on implementing new federal safety requirements at the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA). In 2021, the Government of Canada introduced regulations to mandate Runway End Safety Areas (RESA) at airports across Canada to mitigate the impact when an airplane …
LA – Daily strawberry consumption can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, as per a new study emphasising on the health benefits of this popular fruit. Strawberries are not only popular for their taste but also play a prominent role in promoting heart health. The dose-related effects of strawberry fruit intake on endothelial function and glucose control are part …
North Bay – MP for Nipissing—Timiskaming, Anthony Rota, on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, and National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon, announced a recipient of NICHI’s expression of need process to address the critical need for safe and affordable urban, rural and northern Indigenous housing projects in …
Ottawa – This alert is intended for IT professionals and managers. An alert is used to raise awareness of a recently identified cyber threat that may impact cyber information assets and to provide additional detection and mitigation advice to recipients. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (“Cyber Centre”) is also available to provide additional assistance regarding the content of this Alert to …
London – Positive results from the LAURA Phase III trial showed AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso (osimertinib) demonstrated a statistically significant and highly clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) for patients with unresectable, Stage III epidermal growth factor receptor-mutated (EGFRm) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumours have exon 19 deletions or exon 21 (L858R) mutations, after chemoradiotherapy (CRT) compared to placebo after CRT. …
LA – According to a new research by Lifesum, those who consume fruits, vegetables, seafood, and whole grains are actually 25% to 35% less likely to suffer from depression than persons who follow a high in fat, sugar, and ultra-processed foods Western diet. Signe Svanfeldt, lead nutritionist at Lifesum, said: “Many people don’t realise the link between food and mental …
Ottawa – The number of confirmed measles cases in Canada so far this year is more than three times higher than all infections recorded in 2023. Canada`s chief public health officer Dr Theresa Tam said the Public Health Agency of Canada is aware of 40 confirmed cases across the country in 2024 and has strongly advised to get kids measles …
