9 h. ago Food security experts warn Gaza at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t end blockade

TEL AVIV, Israel — The Gaza Strip is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t lift its blockade and stop its military campaign, food security experts said in a stark warning on Monday. Outright famine is the mostly likely scenario unless conditions change, according to findings by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, a […]

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69 h. ago Plunging world oil prices are a mixed blessing for Albertans

While low world oil prices may be good for drivers as the busy summer driving season approaches, experts warn that government budgets could take a big hit.

Economics

1 week ago U.S. designates Haitian gangs as foreign terror organization as experts warn of impact on aid

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The U.S. on Friday officially designated a powerful gang coalition in Haiti as a foreign terrorist organization, raising concerns the move could deepen the country’s humanitarian crisis at a critical time. The Viv Ansanm coalition, which means “Living Together,” joins a list of eight Latin American criminal organizations under that […]

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1 week ago Collective trauma after festival attack could ripple for months, experts say

VANCOUVER — Communal grief following the ramming attack at a Filipino festival in Vancouver that killed 11 people last weekend will likely persist for months, mental health experts in British Columbia warn. “Traumatic events, grief, is not something that is resolved in a week or two weeks, or a couple of months,” said Heather Mohan, […]

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1 week ago CHARLEBOIS: Liberals win again — will Canada’s farmers and food security lose?

The Liberal Party, now led by Mark Carney, has secured a fourth consecutive term, albeit once again with a minority mandate. This time, however, the Liberals have a stronger hand, as they can rely not only on the NDP but also the Bloc Quebecois to maintain power. This broader base of parliamentary support could provide […]

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2 w. ago Opinion: The moral and legal case for Israel’s war against Hamas

Israel's war in Gaza is necessary, despite what its critics say

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2 w. ago UN food agency says its food stocks in Gaza have run out under Israel’s blockade

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — The World Food Program says its food stocks in the Gaza Strip have run out under Israel’s nearly 8-week-old blockade, ending a main source of sustenance for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in the territory. The WFP said in a statement that it delivered the last of its stocks to […]

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2 w. ago Are we in a recession? Don’t trust lipstick and underwear sales as a gauge

As experts warn of a near-term recession brought on by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, many are looking for clues that may not be the most reliable indicators.

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2 w. ago Alberta sees lowest opioid deaths since 2019, but varying drug supplies across municipalities remain top concern

Alberta had the lowest opioid-related deaths in 2024 since pre-pandemic times, but experts warn it will be difficult to say whether or not the numbers will continue to trend downwards, given the toxic drug supply and ongoing response. According to the latest data, in 2024 Alberta recorded 1,182 opioid-related deaths, a significant drop from the […]

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2 w. ago Alberta sees lowest opioid deaths since 2019, but varying drug toxicity across municipalities remain top concern

Alberta had the lowest opioid-related deaths in 2024 since pre-pandemic times, but experts warn it will be difficult to say whether or not the numbers will continue to trend downwards, given the toxic drug supply and ongoing response. According to the latest data, in 2024 Alberta recorded 1,182 opioid-related deaths, a significant drop from the […]

Politics

2 w. ago Sarion and Wilson: Federal politicians must not ignore the food security crisis

Food insecurity has existed in Ottawa for at least 40 years and needs a permanent solution.

Politics

2 w. ago Canadians’ health data at risk of Trump’s AI ambitions, experts warn

Medical researchers and lawyers say our rocky relationship with the U.S. creates an urgent need to protect a critical Canadian resource: patient health information.

Science

3 w. ago Aid groups: Thousands of children in Gaza are malnourished amid Israel’s blockade

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Aid groups are raising new alarm over Israel’s blockade of the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, where no food or other supplies have been allowed in for more than six weeks. Thousands of children are malnourished, and most people are only eating one meal every other day, the United Nations says. Israel […]

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4 w. ago Planning a spring home project? Why you should factor in Trump tariffs

The U.S. and Canadian construction industries are highly interlinked and experts warn that a trade war could make home renovations costlier.

Economics