7 h. ago MANDEL: ‘Scourge’ of domestic violence nets killer life without parole for 15 years

She had to speak to her sister’s killer one last time. So hours after Kadeem Nedrick, 34, was sentenced to life in prison with no parole eligibility for 15 years for the brutal murder of his former partner, Brittany Doff, she waited for her chance to face the man she once loved as a member […]

Events

7 h. ago Former Alberta minister calls for government transparency, tables cabinet notes

EDMONTON — The former Alberta cabinet minister removed from caucus says he’s been pestering the government in question period and tabling a series of documents in the legislature in an effort to provide transparency. Peter Guthrie says transparency has been missing from the United Conservative government as it continues to navigate a health-care contract scandal. […]

Politics

8 h. ago Former Alberta minister Peter Guthrie tables cabinet notes, calls for transparency

Peter Guthrie, a former cabinet minister removed from the UCP caucus, says transparency has been missing from the government as it continues to navigate a health contract scandal.

Politics

9 h. ago Canucks: Head coach search spans Peter Laviolette to Manny Malhotra

Peter Laviolette could be the placeholder until Manny Malhotra matures as a bench boss. Allow him to grow like Travis Green did in four seasons at the AHL helm in Utica, N.Y.

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12 h. ago Lapu Lapu festival suspect was on ‘extended leave’ from care of mental health

Speaking on Wednesday morning, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim confirmed that the suspect was under the care of a mental health care team and on extended leave.

Culture

12 h. ago RFK Jr.’s sister says her brother not the right hire for health boss

'I have said — and my other family members have been super clear about this — that we disagree again and again and again on the things that he’s said.'

Science

15 h. 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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19 h. ago Age, previous sports experience, stronger predictors of performance in children than previous concussions, York University study finds

Toronto, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new study from York University’s Faculty of Health may offer reassuring news for parents whose children have a history of concussion, but want to get back to playing sports. Researchers from York University’s Faculty of Health spent more than a decade scouting fields, rinks and courts across the […]

Sport

19 h. ago German coalition paves way for Merz to become new chancellor

The party of outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholtz will join a coalition led by Merz’s centre-right Christian Democratic Union and its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union.

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30 h. ago Aja Health and Wellness Inc. Announces Update on Application for Management Cease Trade Order

Not for dissemination in the United States of America VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aja Health and Wellness Inc. (“Aja” or the “Company”) (TSXV:Aja) announces that further to its April 17, 2025 news release, it has filed an amended application to the Alberta Securities Commission (the “ASC“) seeking a management cease […]

Economics

32 h. ago Preston Manning to pursue western ‘assembly’ after Liberal win

Democratic forum would present paths to a new deal for the region, said ex-Reform party boss

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32 h. ago ‘Assembly’ will consider West’s options, including ‘independence

A democratic forum would present paths to a new deal for the region after the Liberal election victory, said the ex-Reform party boss

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33 h. ago Controversial Toronto politician ousted from provincial seat secures election win as MP

An Ontario politician who has stoked controversy throughout his political career has just successfully landed the seat of MP in his Toronto-area riding.Roman Baber may be best known for making waves during the COVID era, in which he was forcefully ousted from his position as an MPP for opposing extended lockdown mandates, and went on to try and sue the Province of Ontario.Though his January 2021 statement saying to "Look at the data — the virus is real, but the crisis is mostly in [long-term care]. Let's focus on LTC & hospital capacity, but ending the lockdown is best for our health" may have ended his career in provincial politics, Baber went on to run for the House of Commons in this month's federal election.And, by Monday's counts, the Conservative will now represent the Toronto riding of York-Centre in Ottawa, earning 55 per cent of votes (for a total of 25,609) against Liberal Ya'ara Saks (who secured 19,93...

Politics

34 h. ago Accused killer at Lapu Lapu festival was in care of Vancouver mental health team: province

As of Tuesday morning, 16 patients remain in hospital, some in critical condition, and 13 patients have been discharged with non-life-threatening injuries.

Events

35 h. ago Accused Filipino festival killer was under supervision of mental health team, says ministry

Nothing to indicate a change in his condition that warranted involuntarily hospitalization

Politics

36 h. ago Cricket’s next big thing arrives with a bang – and he is only 14

The next big thing in cricket has just arrived and he is just 14. The baby-faced Vaibhav Suryavanshi is affectionately known as ‘Boss Baby’ because he resembles the animated character from the movie with the same title. He doesn’t look like he has even had his first shave, but he has no fear of fast […]

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36 h. ago Accused mass killer in Lapu Lapu Day tragedy was on leave from hospital: Vancouver Coastal Health

VCH confirmed the alleged driver of the vehicle was "under the care of a mental health team and on extended leave in accordance with the Mental Health Act."

Science

37 h. ago Experimental cancer drugs found to help some patients avoid surgery

The results from an ambitious cancer study are giving hope that immunotherapy drugs alone can treat some gastrointestinal tumours, eliminating the need for severe, life-altering surgeries and other harsh therapies. For as long as cancer treatment has existed, “cutting it out has been the best way to cure it,” said Luis Diaz, a gastrointestinal medical […]

Science

41 h. ago Flatiron Health Announces Research to Be Presented at ISPOR 2025

Flatiron’s research at this year’s conference highlights the ability of scalable, high-quality real-world oncology data and novel rigorous approaches for health outcomes research to support both research and regulatory use cases. NEW YORK — Flatiron Health today announced its presence at ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research 2025 Conference, set to take […]

Science

43 h. ago Initial Perioperative Data from CAPTAIN Randomized Trial Demonstrate MRI

– First Level 1 study comparing an emerging technology head-to-head with RP in men with prostate cancer – – TULSA had no blood loss and no overnight stay, along with reduced post-procedure pain, and more rapid recovery to baseline activities and overall health – TORONTO, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Profound Medical Corp. (NASDAQ:PROF; […]

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