TOPOCK, Ariz. (AP) – A freight train carrying corn syrup – not hazardous materials – derailed in western Arizona, near the state’s border with California and Nevada, BNSF Railway said. “BNSF Railway can confirm that a train carrying corn syrup derailed near Topock in western Arizona, close to the California […]
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By Brett Bundale
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Tonya Johnson, 39, is single, happy and freezing her eggs to buy a little more time before she starts a family. The procedure is costly – as much as $15,000 for one egg freezing cycle with medication – putting it out of reach for many. But Johnson works for one […]
By Kiera O'Neil, Manager, Developmental Psychobiology Research Centre, Mount Saint Vincent University and Jennifer E. Khoury, Assistant Professor, Tier II Canada Research Chair in Interdisciplinary Neuroscience, Mount Saint Vincent University
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The COVID-19 pandemic brought changes to many people’s daily lives, and resulted in high levels of mental health problems. The pandemic was especially difficult for pregnant people. New research investigates the long-term impact of the pandemic on pregnant and postpartum people and their infants. There is concern that the difficulties […]
By Allison Jones
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
An Ontario board of health is asking the province to amend the building code to mandate higher standards for ventilation, in light of the spread of COVID-19. The chair of the board of health in Peterborough, Ont., wrote this month to Health Minister Sylvia Jones and Municipal Affairs and Housing […]
By Sam Kemmis of Nerdwallet
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Travel brand loyalty is nothing new. Ever since Texas International Airlines and American Airlines created the first frequent-flyer programs in the late 1970s and early 1980s, travellers have been racking up miles, seeking elite status and pouring their airfare dollars into brands that offer the most perks. Yet sticking with […]
By Rob Maaddi
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
After a flurry of moves in the two days ahead of the official start of the NFL free agency period, Aaron Rodgers made the biggest news Wednesday by announcing his intention to play for the New York Jets. Several more players switched teams, others are staying put and a few […]
By Graham Dunbar
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
KIGALI, Rwanda – The Women’s World Cup is getting an increase in prize money of more than 300% for this year’s tournament. The $152 million fund for the first 32-team tournament – covering prize money, team preparation and payments to players’ clubs – is a huge boost from the 24-team […]
By Liam Casey
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Most Canadian businesses that answered federal and provincial calls during the pandemic to build up a domestic sector for personal protective equipment have collapsed. The association that represents Canadian PPE companies says 90 per cent of those businesses have been forced to close or pivot to other industries because the […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting public assistance/information in relation to a break and enter that occurred in the early hours of March 14, 2023. On March 14, 2023, at approximately 8:30 a.m. Fort Frances OPP received a report of a break and enter that […]
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The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board Water Levels Committee (WLC) has established an initial spring regulation plan for Rainy and Namakan Lakes. The plan, launched on March 10, is in accordance with a new temporary supplementary Order, and takes into account the previous high flood risk and the standard […]
(RAINY RIVER, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 274 occurrences between Monday March 6, 2023, and Sunday, March 12, 2023, including: The Rainy River OPP laid 40 charges under the Criminal Code and 35 under the Highway Traffic Act.
