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Montreal researchers join international study of rare disease Friedreich's ataxia
Montreal researchers are joining an international study to learn more about a little-understood genetic disease that is found in Canada, and especially in Quebec and in Acadian regions of the Maritime...
Aug 16, 2023

Feds blamed AFN for delays, slow progress on First Nations policing bill: documents
OTTAWA - Federal officials worried long-promised legislation declaring First Nations policing an essential service was being delayed by Assembly of First Nations hesitations about the bill, newly rele...
Aug 16, 2023

B.C. wildlife association reports uptick in heat-related calls, hospital admissions
BURNABY, B.C. - As high temperature records fall across southern British Columbia, a wildlife rescue group is warning of the heat risks for animals. Kimberly Stephens, the hospital manager for the Wil...
Aug 16, 2023

Death toll from devastating Maui fire reaches 106, as county begins releasing names
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - A mobile morgue unit arrived Tuesday to help Hawaii officials working painstakingly to identify remains, as Maui County released the first names of people killed in the wildfire...
Aug 15, 2023

Auger-Aliassime bounced from Cincinnati Open by Mannarino in straight sets
CINCINNATI - There was good news and bad news for Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Cincinnati Open. The Montreal tennis ace snapped a five-match losing skid when he battled from behind to bounce Italy's M...
Aug 15, 2023

Deadly clashes between rival militias in Libya leave 27 dead, authorities say
CAIRO (AP) - Deadly clashes between rival militias in Libya's capital killed at least 27 people and left residents trapped in their homes on Tuesday, unable to escape the violence, medical authorities...
Aug 15, 2023

Death toll from devastating Maui fire reaches 101, Hawaii governor says
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - The blaze that burned through the town of Lahaina on Maui last week has killed at least 101 people, Hawaii's governor said Tuesday, as recovery efforts continue. The fire is the...
Aug 15, 2023

Biggio's plunk lifts Blue Jays over Phillies 2-1; Romano earns 29th save in return
TORONTO - Cavan Biggio was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded as the Toronto Blue Jays scratched out a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. A pitcher's duel between starters Yusei Kiku...
Aug 15, 2023

City of Melfort recruiting physicians to local hospital
The City of Melfort has implemented a new policy in hopes of recruiting physicians with enhanced surgical skills to the local hospital.City council approved the new policy on Monday, which will offer ...
Aug 15, 2023

Northern Lights Woodcarvers scavenger hunt encouraging people to explore Melfort Park
The Melfort Northern Lights Woodcarvers are hoping that a scavenger hunt will lead people to find a new passion.They've partnered with the Melfort Public Library to host the event in Spruce Haven Park...
Aug 15, 2023