Omicron surge taking measurable toll on kids
The latest wave of the omicron variant is having a significant impact on kids from hospitalizations to schools, according to some local leading authorities on children’s issues.
The sugar deposits in the seagrass meadows form “one of the largest piles of sugar on Earth,” according to the researchers.
Sofia Vergara paired her Dolce & Gabbana swimsuit with a pair of Foster Grant sunglasses
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City issued an apology for what the club described as an assault on Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen during a field invasion by City fans celebrating winning the Premier League title on Sunday. The incident happened as Olsen tried to leave the field at Etihad Stadium as it became covered in thousands of City fans after the fulltime whistle of the 3-2 win over Villa. Footage on British broadcaster Sky Sports showed Olsen covering his head as supporters swar
Hundreds of international students who paid a Scarborough college upwards of $15,000 in tuition say their enrolment has been unilaterally suspended — placing their study permits in jeopardy. Harmanpreet Kaur recently completed her first semester at Alpha College of Business and Technology, an affiliate of St. Lawrence College, when she received an email on May 17 informing her that her spring semester enrolment had been suspended. Kaur is among dozens of students who have been protesting night a
Residents in eastern Quebec are advised to monitor the forecast closely as severe weather, including the potential for a couple tornadoes, is possible Sunday. Check back regularly for updates.
All the action from the final day at Southern Hills as Mito Pereira takes a three-shot lead into round four
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 22, 2022--Seres Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRB), a leading microbiome company, today announced the presentation of data from its Phase 3 ECOSPOR III study that suggest investigational microbiome-based therapeutic SER-109 prevents recurrent C. difficile infections (rCDI) by rapidly establishing a long-lasting colony of beneficial gut microbes, which can produce fatty acids that disrupt the C. difficile lifecycle. These data were shared in oral and poster presentations at t
First Nations’ engagement is a major focus right now as the Island Corridor Foundation considers the future of the rail corridor, a director reported to the Regional District of Nanaimo parks and trails select committee. Nanaimo director Ben Geselbracht provided an update at the May 3 regional parks and trails select committee following a presentation by a delegation advocating for the ICF’s mandate to allow active transportation options along the rail bed. The delegation argued the economic out
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools staff recently held two sessions with student representatives to collect their input and concerns on the annual budget and other topics. Wireless internet access as well as washroom cleanliness and safety were the top concerns, Scott Saywell, NLPS superintendent, told the business committee on May 11. Students also said they wanted more sexual health education, drug education and raised concerns about student mental health. While Wi-Fi investment over the last tw
The Regional District of Nanaimo has budgeted $7.5 million to spend on projects using Community Works Funds this year. Community Works Funds are funnelled to the regional district via the federal Gas Tax Agreement, with an annual allocation to each electoral area to use toward public infrastructure projects. The current agreement with the federal government ends in 2024. For 2022, Electoral Area B will receive $186,947 of the $1.8 million the RDN will receive from the federal government. Funds a
Fire prevention is top of mind for electoral area directors in the Regional District of Nanaimo. After endorsing the community wildfire resiliency plans for each electoral area, the electoral area services committee unanimously passed a motion to review the RDN’s park use regulations bylaw “for its effectiveness for fire prevention in community and regional parks, including the implications of usage and camping at these parks that may require future amendments of the bylaw.” The motion was intro
The community wildfire resiliency plans for the Regional District of Nanaimo’s electoral areas have been completed and endorsed by the electoral area services committee. The plans provide suggested recommendations tailored to each electoral area. Area B’s will replace the community wildfire protection plan that was completed in 2008, which did not include Mudge and DeCourcy islands or the outlying islands as they do not fall under the fire improvement district serviced by the Gabriola Volunteer
Zinchenko won his fourth Premier League title with Manchester City on Sunday
‘Climate has changed. We’re entering into a new time, a new world, a new set of conditions’
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says finishing second is “the story of my life” when congratulating Manchester City on retaining their Premier League title. For the second time in four seasons, Liverpool missed out on the league crown by a single point but again won over 90 points. Liverpool came from behind to beat Wolves 3-1 at Anfield on Sunday, while City fell behind themselves -- 2-0 to Aston Villa at home -- but scored three times in five minutes to clinch back-to-back titles.
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City had been here before, losing at home and risking throwing away the title. Would the leaders choke like never before in the Premier League? The prospect of a first-ever changing of the lead on the final day was growing with Villa leading 2-0 at the stunned Etihad Stadium as challenger Liverpool chased a win over Wolverhampton. Just like when a comeback was conjured up in 2012 to win its first Premier League title with two stoppage-time goals, City produc
Manchester City have confirmed plans for an open-top bus parade after retaining the Premier League title in dramatic fashion on the final day of the season. Pep Guardiola’s leaders incredibly battled back from 2-0 down with less than 15 minutes to play at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday to defeat Aston Villa 3-2 and pip Liverpool to their fourth title in five years by a single point. Quadruple-chasing Liverpool staged their own turnaround to triumph 3-1 after trailing Wolves early on at Anfield, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to overhaul their great rivals on a nerve-shredding afternoon in the top-flight.
The "Kardashians" star and Blink-182 rocker began dating in 2020.
Jayson Tatum had a pain the neck after Game 3 instead of being one to the Miami Heat. After a subpar performance, the host Boston Celtics badly need their star forward to regain his form as they try to even the Eastern Conference finals at two wins apiece on Monday night. Tatum never found a groove during Saturday night's 109-103 loss to the Heat.