Four female Israeli soldiers who had been held hostage by Hamas returned safely to Israel Saturday after the militants paraded them in front of a crowd of thousands in Gaza City and then handed them over to the Red Cross. In exchange, Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners as part of the fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The four…
As Ottawa floats possible solutions to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, it faces a dilemma: does it appease the United States and open up the domestic market, inflicting volatility and job losses but potentially driving down consumer prices, or does it stand firm with retaliatory threats to protect Canadian industries? Canada is bracing for…
As cases of the dreaded norovirus surge across Canada and the United States, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon: researchers are making strides toward developing a vaccine for the stomach virus. The American pharmaceutical company Moderna is developing an mRNA-based vaccine candidate for norovirus, designated as mRNA-1403. This vaccine is designed to protect…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size U.S. consumer goods maker Procter & Gamble PG.N will again look to hike prices on its household basics such as Tide detergent if President Donald Trump imposes new tariffs that increase the cost of imports, an executive said Wednesday. “Whatever the administration decides to do, we will…
Seals wearing what look like small yellow “hats” have been seen off the coasts of PEI, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, catching the attention of locals and researchers alike. These unusual “hats” are actually tracking devices used in a scientific study to monitor seal movement, behaviors and habitat use. Shawn Norman, a PEI resident, was…
The State Department ordered a sweeping freeze Friday on new funding for almost all U.S. foreign assistance, making exceptions for emergency food programs and military aid to Israel and Egypt. The order threatened a quick halt to many of the billions of dollars in U.S.-funded projects globally to support health, education, development, job training, anti-corruption,…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Home is a word that evokes the feeling of safety and comfort but for Ukrainians in B.C. who are watching the destruction fo their homeland, it causes acute pain. “It is implemented in so many different ways through different war crimes that happen, through missile attacks, drone…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The United States will leave the World Health Organization on Jan. 22, 2026, the United Nations said on Thursday, after being formally notified of the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has accused the agency of mishandling the pandemic and other international health crises. Trump announced the move on Monday, hours after he was sworn in…
As the backlash against Elon Musk continues after the Tesla CEO made a straight-arm, Nazi-like gesture during his speech Monday at U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the billionaire posted a series of Nazi-related puns on X Thursday to his more than 210 million followers. Musk made reference to Adolf Hitler’s propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels and leading members…
As January progresses, many people may still be focused on their New Year’s resolutions, with some aiming to shed a few extra pounds gained over the holiday season. So, if you’re among those looking to lose weight, could a crisp, refreshing glass of sparkling water be the secret to reaching your goals? A study published…
