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Health care providers say the death of a premature baby infected with measles in Ontario is a stark reminder of the importance of getting immunized to protect against the highly contagious virus.The first death associated with the current measles outbreak in Canada was confirmed on Thursday by the provincial health ministry. A baby born prematurely in Southwestern Ontario, considered the epicentre of the country’s measles outbreak, contracted measles before birth from their unvaccinated mother.
June 6, 2025 - 17:43 | Alanna Smith, Kristy Kirkup | The Globe and Mail
Canada men's national team coach Jesse Marsch expressed outrage Friday, saying Vancouver Whitecaps players had been "poisoned" during their visit to Mexico for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final. But Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen said he doesn't believe someone intentionally got his team sick.
June 6, 2025 - 17:32 | | CBC News - Canada
The man most likely remembered as the leading voice in the fight to clean up the toxic waste left over from Cape Breton's steel industry died from cancer this week. He was 75.
June 6, 2025 - 17:32 | | CBC News - Canada
IBEW Local 254 represents nearly 400 outdoor technicians and electricians at City of Calgary-owned Enmax, who have been without a contract since the end of 2024.
June 6, 2025 - 17:28 | Adam MacVicar | Global News - Canada
In addition to hearts and lungs, wildfire smoke may mess with the human brain, emerging research suggests.
Fine particulate matter carried in wildfire smoke can enter the brain via the bloodstream, causing inflammation and oxidative stress, a condition resulting from too many cell-damaging molecules called free radicals and not enough antioxidants to mop them up, one theory holds.
Recently, scientists have linked exposure to wildfire smoke to increased risks for impaired cognitive function, memory loss, greater odds of being...
June 6, 2025 - 17:27 | Sharon Kirkey | National Post
Prairie wildfires developed on two fronts Friday as 1,000 more Manitoba residents were forced to flee their homes, while Saskatchewan’s RCMP laid charges against alleged fire-starters.Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe told a news conference that two people have been charged with setting wildfires.
June 6, 2025 - 17:20 | Aaron Sousa | The Globe and Mail
