A growing number of people in Canada and globally are physically inactive, the World Health Organization said in a new study, calling it a “silent threat” that needs greater attention. Data published in The Lancet Global Health journal on Tuesday showed that more than a third (31.3 per cent) of the global adult population —…
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida canceled a planned trip to Central Asia on Friday to lead the government’s response after scientists urged people to prepare for a possible “megaquake” off the country’s southern coast. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its first ever “megaquake advisory” on Thursday warning of a possible future major earthquake triggered by…
Whether dining at a restaurant or getting your nails done, most Canadians likely expect at the end of the service you may have to tip — but with the high cost of living, a majority of people are now giving a thumbs-down to the idea of tipping. “They’re already charging me $7 for a latte…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A frozen coconut product is being recalled in three Canadian provinces over concerns about salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the recall on Thursday for Hải Yen Ocean Swallow brand’s frozen shredded young coconut. One lot is being pulled from distribution in Alberta, British Columbia,…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 9, 2024 10:39 am Updated August 9, 2024 10:41 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian high jumper Derek Drouin has been belatedly awarded an Olympic silver medal in a ceremony at the Paris Games. Drouin stood alongside American Erik Kynard, who…
A Texas family of four is still missing after their boat capsized and sank off the coast of Alaska on Saturday while they were on a family vacation. The U.S. Coast Guard searched throughout the weekend for the family but suspended its search mission on Sunday evening after finding no sign of the missing four….
Tampons sold under various popular brands may contain toxic metals such as arsenic and lead, according to a recent study out of the University of Berkeley in California. The study, published in the latest volume of Environmental International, found that all 30 tampons tested from 14 brands — including organic tampons — contained lead, with…
Some Canadians looking to break into the housing market are now able to get 30-year mortgages, a bid from the Liberal government to make owning a home feel more affordable. Experts who spoke to Global News say that while some homebuyers are likely to see their borrowing power increase because of the new regime, the…
It’s not just Simone Biles — a number of gymnasts and coaches are speaking out about the “weird and awkward” atmosphere during the individual balance beam final at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Monday. The event saw half of the finalists, four out of eight, fall from the beam: Team USA’s Biles and Sunisa Lee,…
A Colorado funeral home where 190 decaying bodies were found has been ordered to pay US$950 million (C$1.3 billion) to the families of its victims, although the grieving relatives are unlikely to see a payout any time soon, if ever. The owners of Return to Nature home, in the town of Penrose, Colo., were indicted…
