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What you need to know about measles as cases rise, along with misinformation worries

What you need to know about measles as cases rise, along with misinformation worries

Public health officials are encouraging parents to ensure their children get routine childhood vaccines as measles continues to spread around the world. Here are some facts about one of the most contagious but preventable diseases
April eclipse not expected again until 2144: U of G physicist

April eclipse not expected again until 2144: U of G physicist

The April 8 eclipse starts at 2 p.m.
BEYOND LOCAL: Teacher guilty of misconduct for anti-COVID posts

BEYOND LOCAL: Teacher guilty of misconduct for anti-COVID posts

She has to complete a course regarding professional boundaries with a focus on the appropriate use of social media at her own expense
BEYOND LOCAL: Rick 'The Mayor' mourned at outdoor service

BEYOND LOCAL: Rick 'The Mayor' mourned at outdoor service

'I’m sure, up there, he’s quite proud that this many people showed their love, because he deserved it,' says friend of Rick Chenery
BEYOND LOCAL: Orcas that hunt the world's biggest predators may be a new population, say scientists

BEYOND LOCAL: Orcas that hunt the world's biggest predators may be a new population, say scientists

Researchers say the orcas that were observed in nine encounters from 1997 to 2021 could either belong to a subpopulation of transient killer whales or a unique oceanic population
Beware of callers impersonating the RCMP

Beware of callers impersonating the RCMP

The fraudster proceeded to tell the victim that her Internet Protocol address was associated with an international child pornography and money laundering investigation and quickly transferred the victim to a fake RCMP Cyber Crimes Investigator
BEYOND LOCAL: After 50 years, Tommy John surgery is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return

BEYOND LOCAL: After 50 years, Tommy John surgery is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return

In the 50 years since Dr. Frank Jobe 's first Tommy John surgery, the operation has saved careers and earned fortunes
Renters have harder time accumulating wealth than homeowners: RBC economist

Renters have harder time accumulating wealth than homeowners: RBC economist

Renters face daunting barriers in their attempts to build wealth as they're forced to devote an increasing share of their income to keeping a roof over their head, said an RBC report Thursday
As alcohol consumption declines, a St. Patrick's Day with fewer raised glasses

As alcohol consumption declines, a St. Patrick's Day with fewer raised glasses

The usual sight of green-clad revellers celebrating St. Patrick's Day is expected across Canada on Sunday — but compared with a decade ago, fewer of them will be indulging in alcohol
BEYOND LOCAL: St. Brigid, the compassionate, sensible female patron saint of Ireland, gets a lot less recognition than St. Patrick

BEYOND LOCAL: St. Brigid, the compassionate, sensible female patron saint of Ireland, gets a lot less recognition than St. Patrick

Cogitosus recounted Brigid’s many purported miracles: As a girl, she gave away the household’s butter and bacon to hungry beggars and dogs, then miraculously replaced the food for her family