Tag: Canada
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ASIRT Provides New Details as Calgary Man Shot by Police in Dalhousie Faces Charges
Overview of the Dalhousie incident Calgary’s northwest Dalhousie community remains at the center of a developing investigation after a man was shot by police earlier this week. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has taken the lead, focusing on the events surrounding the incident that occurred on December 16. While initial details emerged from…
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Canadian intel operative accused of lying about Ukraine ties
New allegations surround Canadian military counter-intelligence officer A Canadian military counter-intelligence operative is facing serious accusations that he lied to superiors about contacts with Ukrainian intelligence and ignored repeated warnings to keep a distance from a representative of that country’s security services. The probe, ongoing in military and parliamentary circles, has drawn scrutiny to how…
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Measles Comeback in Canada: Are the numbers signaling trouble?
Rising concerns in a familiar thread When epidemiologists speak of a disease’s “return,” they reference patterns that sound alarms even before a hospital ward fills. In Canada, recent measles activity has reignited debate about vaccination coverage, surveillance gaps, and the social dynamics that allow preventable illnesses to re-emerge. The phrase, “If the numbers are right,…
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If the numbers are right, we’re in trouble: Canada’s measles comeback explained
Why measles is resurging in Canada Measles, once pushed toward near-elimination in Canada, is reappearing in pockets across the country. The warning signs aren’t loud alarms yet, but they are persistent: clusters of cases in communities with low vaccination coverage, gaps in surveillance, and changes in how people access healthcare. The comeback isn’t a single…
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Children Hit Hard by Current Flu Strain, CMOH Warns
New Flu Strain Puts Children at Higher Risk, CMOH Advises Public Health officials are issuing an urgent warning as the current Influenza A strain spreads across Canada. The Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) emphasizes that children under 18, and especially those under 5, are experiencing higher rates of infection and more severe symptoms compared…
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Canadian Military Counter-Intelligence Operative Accused of Lying About Ukraine Contacts
Overview A Canadian military counter-intelligence operative is facing accusations that he lied to superiors about contacts with Ukraine’s intelligence service, according to official statements and closely watched investigative proceedings. The case has drawn attention to how sensitive information is handled within Canada’s defense establishment and how personnel are warned to avoid certain foreign contacts. What…
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If the numbers are right, we’re in trouble: Behind the comeback of measles in Canada
Introduction: A quiet resurgence with loud alarms When epidemiologists say, “If the numbers are right, we’re in trouble,” they are warning that a familiar disease is re-emerging in a country long protected by vaccines. Measles, once nearing eradication in Canada, has resurfaced in pockets across provinces, prompting renewed urgency among public health officials, clinicians, and…
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Organized crime group busted after hundreds of Shoppers Drug Mart thefts in Ontario, Quebec: Hamilton police
Overview: A retail theft syndicate targeted Shoppers Drug Marts Hamilton police announced the dismantling of a coordinated organized crime group responsible for hundreds of thefts at Shoppers Drug Mart locations across Ontario and Quebec. The operation, which stretched over months, culminated in charges against several suspects and a cascade of seized materials. Authorities say the…
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Ottawa Forming a Coalition to Launch Stalled Green Investing Guide
Ottawa mobilizes experts to revive stalled green investing guide Canada’s capital has gathered a diverse coalition of climate and finance specialists with a singular mission: take a long-delayed green and transitionary investing guide from paper to practice. The initiative aims to attract billions of dollars in private capital to help Canada meet its net-zero emissions…
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Ottawa forms expert coalition to finally roll out stalled green investing guide
Overview: A renewed push for a national green investing guide In a decisive move, the federal government of Canada has assembled a diverse coalition of climate scientists, financial professionals, policy architects, and industry stakeholders to finally translate a long-stalled green and transitionary investing guide into actionable steps. The goal is clear: unlock billions in private…