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World Tuberculosis Day in Iqaluit celebrates progress made to eliminate the disease
The acting chief public health officer for Canada says “progress” is being made to eradicate tuberculosis in Nunavut. The territory’s chief public health officer says it is possible to eliminate TB by 2030, but only if housing health care and other sectors work together. Source link
In rare daytime drone blitz, Russia attacks western Ukrainian city largely spared from war's damage
In normal times, an assault of close to 1,000 Russian drones — many made from Iranian parts and designs — would dominate the news agenda. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky described the attacks as “absolute depravity.” At least six people were killed and a number of others injured. Source link
Canadian pair Pereira, Michaud in 3rd after short program at figure skating worlds
Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud are in podium position at the world figure skating championships. The Canadian pair finished third in the short program with a personal-best score of 75.52 in their romantic routine to “Say You Love Me” by Jessie Ware. Source link
Oldest known dog extends the genetic history of our canine companions
The remains of dogs from more than 14,000 years ago have been found in Turkey and the UK, revealing that domesticated animals were spread across Europe by hunter-gatherers Source link
Air Canada CEO regrets inability to speak French following fatal plane crash
Premier François Legault called for Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to resign, saying he lacks respect for francophone employees and clients. Source link
Emotional Atle Lie McGrath captures his first World Cup slalom season title
Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath secured the World Cup slalom title on home snow Wednesday to conclude the season on a positive note after losing his temper at the Olympics when he squandered a big first-run lead. Source link
Carney 'very disappointed' in Air Canada CEO's unilingual condolence video after fatal LaGuardia crash
Prime Minister Mark Carney had pointed words for the head of Canada’s largest airline, suggesting Air Canada CEO’s unilingual message of condolences to the families of those impacted by the recent deadly crash showed a “lack of judgment” and “a lack of compassion.” Source link
Province planning to remove HST on new homes for 1 year
Premier Doug Ford announced the plan Wednesday at a news conference in Mississauga, saying the full 13 per cent tax will be removed for new homes valued up to $1 million from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. Source link
Shiffrin holds off Aicher to win record-tying 6th overall World Cup alpine skiing title
Mikaela Shiffrin secured a record-tying sixth women’s overall World Cup skiing title by holding off a challenge from emerging German rival Emma Aicher in the final race of the season Wednesday. Source link
Frankel records 35-save shutout as Boston Fleet blank Vancouver Goldeneyes
Laura Kluge scored her first PWHL goal midway through the second period, Aerin Frankel tied a season high with 35 saves in her sixth shutout of the season, and the Boston Fleet beat the Vancouver Goldeneyes 2-0 on Tuesday night in Lowell, Mass. Source link