The director of the CDC is expressing 'cautious optimism' in the fight against monkeypox, saying health officials in some areas are seeing "a downward trend." (Aug. 26)
FREIBURG, Germany (AP) — Vincenzo Grifo was the only one to score in a game of many chances as Freiburg edged winless Bochum 1-0 in the Bundesliga on Friday. Gerrit Holtmann twice hit the goalframe for Bochum, which was looking for its first point of the season after three defeats including a 7-0 hiding at home to Bayern Munich last weekend. Michael Gregoritsch struck the post for Freiburg and Nils Petersen also struck the crossbar for the home team. Petersen later tried a long-distance effort w
Warning: This story contains graphic details. The College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (CMTBC) has determined that former B.C. massage therapist Leonard Krekic committed unprofessional conduct and professional misconduct with six patients between 2009 and 2019. Krekic, who has practised in Penticton, White Rock and Surrey, faced a 12-day disciplinary committee hearing beginning in March, following claims made by six women who were treated by him over the ten-year period. The former
The cost of gasoline went down by almost 7 cents on P.E.I. Friday, while diesel and heating oil saw a significant rise. The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission said in its scheduled price adjustment that the minimum price of regular-self serve gasoline is now down 6.9 cents to $1.72 per litre. The minimum price for diesel went up by 17.3 cents to $2.19, while the maximum price for furnace oil went up 15.7 cents to $1.66. IRAC regulates the prices Prince Edward Islanders will pay for gasolin
The Canadian military's air detachment in Kuwait — which has been supporting anti-terrorism operations and UN peacekeeping missions in Africa — is being relocated to the U.K. to support Ukraine.
A young Nova Scotian pianist received a prestigious honour earlier this month at the 2022 National Music Festival. Alex Yang, 13, from Halifax was chosen as the grand award winner by an internationally acclaimed panel of adjudicators at the festival, which was hosted virtually by the Federation of Canadian Music Festivals. Yang opened his performance at the festival with Bach's English Suite No. 2 in A-minor, one part of a group of six that make up "one giant work," he said in an interview on CB
A television show about a dog detective recently managed to fool a St. John's neighbourhood — and even a city inspector. The city said Friday it received a complaint from a resident on Gower Street in the downtown core on Aug. 10 about what appeared to be an illegal hair salon — named Curl Up & Dye, according to the sign on the front window — based in a neighbouring home. After an inspector investigated, the city sent a letter to the homeowners to say they needed to apply to the city for proper
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Secret Service said Friday that it has recovered $286 million in fraudulently obtained pandemic loans and is returning the money to the Small Business Administration. The Secret Service said an investigation initiated by its Orlando office found that alleged conspirators submitted Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications by using fake or stolen employment and personal information and used an online bank, Green Dot, to conceal and move their criminal proceeds. The age
(Reuters) -A federal appeals court on Thursday refused to revive Arkansas's first-of-its-kind law prohibiting doctors from providing puberty blockers, hormones and surgery as part of gender transition treatment for minors. A unanimous panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's order temporarily blocking the ban amid a legal challenge, finding there was "substantial evidence" that it "prohibits medical treatment that conforms with the recognized standard of care." "We are relieved for trans youth," said Holly Dickson, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas, which sued the state on behalf of families challenging the ban.
The Uvalde school district’s embattled police chief Pete Arredondo has been fired following allegations that he made several critical mistakes during a mass shooting that left 19 students and two teachers dead in May. (Aug. 25)
Nova Scotia-based Innovasea says it has successfully developed technology to instantaneously detect and count fish using underwater cameras, imaging sonar and artificial intelligence — technology that could help prevent fish kills at hydroelectric dams. The prototype was field tested this spring at a Nova Scotia Power hydro dam outside Kentville, N.S., where it counted nearly 900,000 fish during an upstream migration of gaspereau — a species of herring. The aquatic technology company reports the
MONTREAL — Quebec's political parties should commit to raising immigration targets if they're elected on Oct. 3, the head of a Montreal business group said Thursday, but he acknowledged that championing immigration has traditionally been a hard sell in the province. Days ahead of the start to Quebec's election campaign, Michel Leblanc, president of the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal, said businesses in the region are struggling to find workers. Labour shortages, he added, are forci
The former top doctor for B.C.'s Interior has been charged with additional sex crimes involving a child following an investigation by police in Alberta. Albert de Villiers, who lives in Kelowna and was formerly the chief medical officer for Interior Health, has been charged with invitation to sexual touching, voyeurism, and making sexually explicit material available to a child. The crimes allegedly occurred in Alberta between January 2017 and December 2019. After attending a judicial hearing, d
A former Calgary police officer and a local businessman must turn themselves in within 48 hours to begin serving their sentences for criminal harassment of a woman who was stalked during a bitter custody dispute. Steve Walton, 65, and Ken Carter, 71, were found guilty of harassment in 2018. Walton was also found guilty of bribing a police officer, as was his wife, Heather. Walton and Carter were each handed a three-year prison sentence while Heather was given 15 months on house arrest. On Thursd
Next year, the Canadian Screen Awards will drop gender-based categories in a big change for one of Canada's most prestigious events recognizing top talent in film, television and digital media. Until now, some trans and non-binary actors have been shut out of contention, but as Dan Spector reports, some advocates say there is still a long way to go.
Dr. Samir Sinha, director of geriatrics at Sinai Health System, says the decision to move a patient from hospital to a long-term care home needs to involve input from the patient and their caregivers.
OTTAWA — The father of a victim aboard Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 — shot down by Iranian missiles in January 2020 — has arrived in Ottawa after marching for over two weeks to meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Mehrzad Zarei, father of 17-year-old Arad who died in the shootdown, began his journey from Richmond Hill, Ont., to Ottawa on Aug. 10 to hand Trudeau a letter with demands for justice for the flight victims. Among the demands is listing Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Co
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LONDON (AP) — Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel will not be in the dugout against Leicester in the English Premier League on Saturday after failing in his appeal against a one-game touchline ban for a post-match scuffle with Tottenham counterpart Antonio Conte. The appeal board's decision was handed down on Friday. Tuchel also will still have to pay a fine of 35,000 pounds ($41,000). Tuchel’s touchline ban for improper conduct was suspended temporarily pending the full written reasons for the decisi
Cuba's government last year approved a package of 63 reforms meant to make it easier and more profitable for producers to get food to consumers. But Cubans in the cities are still struggling with shortages of food and soaring prices.
The National Women's Soccer League opened its first free agency period Friday amid a dispute over which players are qualified. Players with expiring contracts and at least six years of service and are eligible for free agency for the first time under the collective bargaining agreement. The NWSL put out a list of 26 free agents, including national team players Megan Rapinoe and Becky Sauerbrunn. Teams are allowed to negotiate with available players but cannot officially sign them until Nov. 15.