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Ob-gyns at Kamloops hospital cite 'extreme' burnout as reason for resigning en masse
In a statement on Monday, the ob-gyns who resigned from the Kamloops, B.C, hospital raised concerns about simultaneous call and surgical shifts, the struggle to recruit more ob-gyns, disproportionate time doing obstetrical work that means they cannot do gynaecological work, and burnout — likely the result of the first three points. Source link
Almost one million Canadians have serious climate anxiety, study suggests
Feeling anxious about the impacts of climate change is normal, scientists say. But how common is anxiety so bad that it makes it hard to function? A new study puts a big number on it. Source link
Top AI assistants misrepresent news content, study finds
Leading AI assistants misrepresent news content in nearly half their responses, according to new research published on Wednesday by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the BBC. The study also found issues around sourcing and accuracy. Source link
Calf with deep gash identified as humpback struck by ferry off Vancouver
“Given the seriousness of the injury, it will be important to monitor the animal’s healing progress,” a DFO spokesperson said. Source link
Cricket Canada suspends CEO, citing 'negativity' around fraud charge
Cricket Canada has suspended chief executive officer Salman Khan effective immediately, albeit “with full pay and benefits.” Source link
Victim of random stabbing attack in Calgary comforted by bystanders, court hears during murderer's plea
Brett Davidson had just finished walking his dog in Calgary when he ran into Cory Miklic, who launched a “brutal and vicious attack,” stabbing him more than a dozen times. On Tuesday, Miklic pleaded guilty and was handed a life sentence. Source link
Canada cancels plan to donate refurbished armour to Ukraine: defence minister
A contract to supply Ukraine with refurbished light armoured vehicles is officially dead, the defence minister told a House of Commons committee on Tuesday. Source link
No suitcases needed. Toads have poisonous sacs that help them travel the globe
There’s a toad invasion underfoot. No, really. According to a new study that analyzed the DNA of 124 species of toads, you can now find them on six of seven continents with a colony most-recently spreading fast in East Africa. Source link
Child fell off Disney cruise ship after mom told her to pose for photo on railing, police say
A five-year-old girl who fell overboard from a Disney Dream cruise ship in June had been posing for a photo at the request of her mother, according to Florida authorities in reports obtained by CBC News. The girl and her father, who jumped in after her, were both rescued. Source link
Amber Alert in place for one-year-old girl missing in Brampton, Ont.: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police have issued an Amber Alert for a missing one-year-old girl last seen in Brampton. Source link