Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill, the first Canadian born in India to become a doctor in Canada, has died. In a statement announcing his death, Gill’s family described the father of four as “a special person whose impact on the lives of people in both Canada and India goes far beyond what anyone can … Read more
NEW YORK – The Detroit Pistons matched the NBA record for the longest losing streak in a single season, falling 126-115 to the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night for their 26th straight loss. The Pistons joined the 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers and 2013-14 Philadelphia 76ers, dropping to 2-27 in their first season under Monty Williams. They … Read more
The number of people affected by tropical cyclones nearly doubled from 2002 to 2019, when the powerful storms reached nearly 800 million people, according to a new study published in the scientific journal Nature. Using new wind modelling techniques, researchers from Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University and public policy think tank RAND Corporation found that … Read more
SYDNEY, Australia – Large swaths of Australia on Sunday sweated through heat wave conditions as authorities warned of a high bushfire risk in many parts of the country’s vast Western Australia state. The nation’s weather forecaster on Sunday issued heat wave alerts for the state and neighboring Northern Territory, warning temperatures in some … Read more
(NewsNation) — High levels of COVID-19 are cropping up in wastewater analysis sites across the country just in time for the holiday travel season, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nearly every state is reporting at least “high” levels of COVID-19 in wastewater compared to baseline trends, … Read more
Nearly 5,000 NB Power customers were still off the grid early Saturday evening, with the race to reconnect households moving closer to Christmas Day. The bulk of power outages remaining from Monday’s wind storm are in Charlotte County, with smaller pockets around Fredericton and Woodstock. Nearly 8,000 NB Power customers went to … Read more
OCALA, Fla – Multiple people were injured Saturday during what authorities described as “an active shooting” at a shopping mall in central Florida. The Ocala Police Department said they were responding to “an active shooting” at the Paddock Mall in Ocala, located about 80 miles (129 km) northwest of Orlando. The police … Read more
Next year will see the introduction of some new, genuinely affordable electric vehicles as well as a couple of interesting options for the ultra-wealthy. We’ll also see the return of some classic model names. CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV A 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT is shown in Warren, Mich., Aug. 30, 2022. General Motors is preparing … Read more
As the holidays bring family and friends together and the festivities cue Canadians to reach into their pockets, some are opting for cheaper ways to celebrate the holidays this year amid the cost-of-living crisis. They’re getting creative with gifts, simplifying their holiday meals and looking for deals where they can. Calgary resident … Read more
LONDON – A man suspected of stealing an artwork by Banksy of a stop sign adorned with three military drones, was arrested Saturday, London police said. A man in his 20s was in custody on suspicion of theft and criminal damage, the Metropolitan police said. The sign was taken less than an … Read more
