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Cooler nights not deterring ticks this season
Ticks have returned with a vengeance. this season, according to a Pest Control expert. Orkin Canada Technical Director Sean Rollo says the cooler nights haven't scared any of them off, "We're seeing a...
May 18, 2023
Canadian blood Services call on more Canadians to donate blood.
The Canadian Blood Services are asking Canadians to roll up their sleeves and donate some blood. They say more than 100,000 new blood donors are needed to meet their demands. Currently, less than two ...
May 18, 2023
WestJet flight cancellations begin ahead of possible job action
WestJet has started cancelling flights ahead of possible job action by pilots on Friday. The airline confirmed in a statement early Thursday that it had started "taking down its network." "This action...
May 18, 2023
Canadian teenagers' E-Cigarette use among world's highest
New national data reveals that Canadian teenagers have some of the highest rates of e-cigarette use globally, sparking concerns among experts and calling for immediate action from the federal governme...
May 17, 2023
Worlds oldest dog ever turns 31
The world's oldest dog just had another birthday and is set to celebrate this weekend. Bobi, who lives in Portugal made the Guinness Book of World Records in February for becoming the oldest dog ever....
May 17, 2023
Feds introduce bail reform bill
The Trudeau Liberals are making good on a promise on new bail reforms, through the introduction of Bill C-48. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says the bill will make it harder for repeat violen...
May 17, 2023
StFX professor leads study on effects of warning labels on alcohol products
A professor from StFX university is launching a new study to help consumers make informed decisions about how much they drink. Dr. Kara Thompson is leading a team of researchers and scientists to disc...
May 16, 2023
Inflation rate inches up to 4.4%
Canada's inflation rate inched up slightly in April for the first time in nearly a year, according to Statistics Canada. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.4 per cent year over year, compared to 4....
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Hundreds of WestJet pilots ready to strike, airline threatens lock-out
If you have a flight booked with Westjet or Swoop, you might want to re-think the trip. Hundreds of pilots have given 72-hour strike notice, and that means they could hit the picket lines just before ...
May 16, 2023
Vice Media files for bankruptcy
Vice Media, a prominent digital media company, has made the decision to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company plans to sell its assets, worth between $500 million and $1 billion, to a...
May 15, 2023
