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At Dalhousie University in Halifax, a determined medical student from B.C is making breakthroughs in the medical field and inspiring a new generation of health-care professionals. RJ Roggeveen, who uses a wheelchair, is the first student in the university’s prestigious program to navigate the challenges of medical school and surgical…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A beloved coffee shop in Montreal’s West Island was recently the target of a random break-in just before Christmas, but the owners say picking up the pieces has been easier because of help from the community. La Station Café inside the Beaconsfield…
The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere — ideal conditions for holiday lights and warm blankets. For those who would rather have more sunlight, you can try to make your way to the Southern Hemisphere, where…
Photo courtesy of Exotic Snack Guys CHICAGO, Dec. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Christmas is just around the corner, and gift-givers everywhere are starting to search for the perfect gift for their friends and loved ones. While traditional gifts like electronics, clothing, and gift cards come to mind, many are…
A Quebec Superior Court judge described a triple murderer Friday as “sadistic” and remorseless as he handed down a sentence of life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years. On Monday, a jury convicted Mohamad Al Ballouz, who now identifies as a woman and goes…
Warning: This story contains disturbing details. Discretion is advised. A Winnipeg woman accused of making videos of animals being tortured and killed that were sold on the dark web was denied bail. Irene Lima, 55, was denied bail by Judge Kusham Sharma during a hearing Friday afternoon.…
Toronto Public Health (TPH) is advising of another possible measles exposure at Canada’s largest airport. In a news release on Friday, TPH said it was investigating a measles case involving someone who recently travelled abroad. Those who may have been exposed to the contagious virus are the…
A 23-year-old British Columbia man who pleaded guilty to carrying a loaded handgun inside a crowded nightclub has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison. Provincial court Judge David Patterson, in his written sentencing decision released Thursday, said Jesse James Monteith admitted he was just “trying to appear…
The Department of Justice’s list of solutions for fixing Google’s illegal antitrust behavior and restoring competition in the search engine market started with forcing the company to sell Chrome, and late Friday night, Google responded with a list of its own (included below). Instead of breaking off Chrome, Android, or…
OTTAWA – Canada Post says it has processed its backlog of parcels from the month-long strike and expects a significant portion of them to be delivered before Christmas. As the Crown corporation ramps up operations, it says post offices are open for business and new commercial mail can…