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'Scientifically not a good idea,' says researcher whose work informed B.C.'s daylight-time decision
Scientists who study sleep are warning B.C.’s decision to adopt permanent daylight time will disrupt sleep patterns and have a negative effect on overall health, especially for children, for whom adequate sleep is critical for brain development. Source link
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers returns Toronto film critics award, says support for Palestine cut from speech
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers says she is returning her Toronto Film Critics Association Award after a portion of her acceptance speech expressing support for Palestine was cut out. Source link
Vancouver hospital should 'never' be diverting pregnant patients, says trauma surgeon
The medical director of trauma services at Vancouver General Hospital says the health authority’s directive to divert pregnant patients is causing “horrific distress” among clinicians. The directive comes as the hospital operates without any on-call obstetricians. Source link
In Nepal, a former rapper wants to be the next prime minister — and young voters are excited
As Nepalis head to the polls on Thursday in the first election since a Gen Z revolution last September toppled the previous government, one-time musician turned Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah has galvanized the electorate, with many young voters hoping he will defeat politicians belonging to the South Asian country’s old guard. Source link
Who bombed a girls' school in Iran? A visual investigation
CBC’s visual investigations team analyzes satellite images and video of the bombing of an elementary school that Iranian state TV says has killed at least 165 people. Source link
Katie Ledecky beats Summer McIntosh in 800m freestyle showdown at Pro Swim Series meet
Canadian phenom Summer McIntosh had a chance to redeem herself against United States swimming legend Katie Ledecky but came up short by nearly two seconds on Wednesday night at a Pro Swim Series meet in Westmont, Ill. Source link
Ecuador draws Cuba's ire after declaring its ambassador and his staff 'persona non grata'
Ecuador declared Cuba’s ambassador, Basilio Antonio Gutiérrez, and his diplomatic staff “persona non grata” on Wednesday and gave them 48 hours to leave the South American country. Source link
Canada hoping to charter flights for Canadians to leave U.A.E. in next 72 hours: Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the government is looking at getting Canadians out of the Middle East, including asking the United Arab Emirates to use its airspace for chartered evacuation flights. Source link
OpenAI CEO expressed 'horror and responsibility' over ChatGPT's ties to Tumbler Ridge, AI minister says
Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says OpenAI’s CEO agreed to let Canadian experts into its safety office to help evaluate future threats following the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Source link
Carney says Canada and Australia must draw closer now that global order is 'breaking down'
In an address to Australia’s Parliament that was something of a love letter to the country and its people, Prime Minister Mark Carney implored citizens in both Commonwealth realms to draw closer together amid a breakdown in the established global order. Source link