Is tongue-tie surgery for babies needed? Experts are divided – National
A growing chorus of medical experts is questioning the widespread use of surgery to treat…
Arson suspect arrest caught on camera, right in front of burning tree – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Footage shows the moment an arson suspect was arrested in Azusa, California, while standing next to a burning tree, as the wildfires in Los Angeles and surrounding California areas continue. Jose Gerardo Escobar was arrested on suspicion of arson at Pioneer Park on January 10 at around…
‘Economic wartime’: Eby backs federal tariff response, possible export bans
Citing “economic wartime,” B.C. Premier David Eby says his government backs a federal plan to respond to proposed U.S. tariffs, up to and including possible export tariffs and targeted export bans. Eby made the comments Wednesday after meeting with premiers from across the country, in anticipation of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose 25…
Gaza ceasefire deal reached, U.S. and Qatar say, Israel yet to finalize – National
Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating war in Gaza, multiple officials announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies. The deal promises the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas in phases and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in…
U.S. inflation up again. What the latest figures mean for markets – National
U.S. inflation picked up last month as prices rose for gas, eggs, and used cars, yet underlying price pressures also showed signs of easing a bit. Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed that the consumer price index rose 2.9% in December from a year ago, the highest since July, up from 2.7% in November….
Raptors beat Warriors to end losing skid
By Gregory Strong The Canadian Press Posted January 13, 2025 10:14 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Ochai Agbaji scored two key baskets late in the fourth quarter to lift the Toronto Raptors to a 104-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night at Scotiabank…
Toxic metals found in some protein powders, report says. Should you be worried? – National
Some protein powders, particularly plant-based and chocolate-flavoured varieties, have been found to contain heavy metals like lead and cadmium, according to a recent report out of the United States. The report released on Jan. 9 from the Clean Label Project, (a non-profit organization that examines labelling safety issues) tested 160 protein powder products from 70…
Meet Mama Nurse Tina, the hilarious labour and delivery RN with a 1.5M following
Tina Bitangcol spends her days doing what she loves: when the Edmonton woman is not working as a registered nurse in labour and delivery, she’s sharing her passion for all things pre- and post-partum to millions of followers online as the comedic, enlightening Mama Nurse Tina. “What I have become really passionate about is educating…
Half of Canadians $200 or less away from not being able to pay bills: poll – National
The Bank of Canada’s rapid interest rate cuts have seemingly not helped Canadians feel much better about their financial pictures as MNP LTD reports a new low in its outlook on personal debt. The MNP Consumer Debt Index, a broad gauge of how Canadians feel about their ability to pay down debt, reported Monday that…
Trump’s claim Canada’s water would stop L.A. fires ‘preposterous’: experts – National
As Los Angeles continues to battle deadly and historically destructive wildfires, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has made what experts call “preposterous” and false claims that California could have avoided the disaster by allowing water from Canada to flow through the state. Trump, who has fixated on California’s water management issues before and has raised them…
Mystery balls of debris prompt closure of 9 beaches in Sydney, Australia – National
Once again, small ball-shaped debris have washed up along the shores of Sydney, Australia, forcing the closure of nine area beaches while experts try to figure out what they are and where they’re coming from. The grey and white balls, most about the size of a marble, come months after mysterious black balls washed up,…