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Wildlife sanctuary, neighbours in rift over potentially housing large exotic animals near Parry Sound, Ont.
Some people living near the Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in the Parry Sound, Ont., area say a compound with lions rescued from a Quebec zoo was too close for comfort last summer. The sanctuary’s executive director says she wouldn’t automatically rule out accepting a lion or tiger in the future, if asked. Source link
Canadians may ask AI for medical advice but don't want it replacing humans, poll suggests
A new poll on artificial intelligence and health care suggests that while some Canadians may be turning to chatbots for medical advice, they’re far less comfortable with the technology being used to make medical decisions or replace a visit with a doctor. Source link
Israel says it killed new Hamas military wing leader in Gaza
Israel said on Wednesday it had killed Hamas’s newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza, days after it killed his predecessor, while intensifying military pressure in Gaza and expanding operations in Lebanon. Source link
Hezbollah’s cheap, easy-to-get drones have Israeli soldiers diving for cover
Israel’s government says Hezbollah’s use of small commercial drones is a tactical concern, but not a game-changer. Nonetheless, Israel says it will escalate its attacks on Lebanese targets to try to address the growing threat. Source link
Data reveals alarming obstetric violence toward Indigenous women in Quebec
A group of researchers looking into obstetric and gynecological violence toward Indigenous women in Quebec’s health-care system have released new data. That data, which comes from testimony about incidents that span from 1956 to 2023, paints an alarming picture about the different ways the bodily autonomy of Indigenous women have been violated in Quebec’s health […]
This tree is stinking up some Toronto neighbourhoods, and residents want them cut down
Every fall, the female ginkgo tree’s fruit produces such a foul odor — described by arborists, city councillors and homeowners as a cross between dog poop and vomit — that residents have been asking their councillors for permission to cut them down, even though the trees are otherwise healthy. Source link
Man denied dental coverage under national plan says insurer 'playing games' with Canadians
The Canadian Dental Care Plan is supposed to help millions of Canadians access dental care. But repeated denials of pre-authorization for more complex procedures, like crowns, is leaving both patients and dental providers baffled. Source link
Upset Uber customers charged for monthly memberships they say they never signed up for
Uber customers in Canada and the U.S. told CBC News they were signed up for an Uber One membership without their knowledge, and only caught the problem when they noticed an odd Uber charge — or string of recurring charges — on their credit card. Uber, however, says it doesn’t enroll people in its monthly […]
Off Campus is your new hockey romance TV obsession, and it's got a lot of Canadian connections
Heated Rivalry might have some racy competition on its hands — and the rival that’s lacing up its skates is another steamy hockey streamer with a Canadian pedigree. We’ve highlighted some of the show’s connections to the country. Source link
The hot pink glow seen from space: Why these Ontario greenhouse lights still shine at night
The hot pink and canary-coloured hues glow so bright, astronauts can snap photos of them from space. Fixed atop the largest concentration of greenhouses in North America, the multi-coloured lights have transformed both the night sky in a pocket of southwestern Ontario and the province’s multi-billion-dollar agriculture sector. Source link