In Afghanistan, 1.1 million children under the age of 5 will likely face the most severe form of malnutrition this year, according to the UN, as increasing numbers of hungry, wasting-away children are brought into hospital wards. UN and other aid agencies were able to stave off outright famine after […]
Day: May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022 (Bracebridge, ON) – During National Paramedic week (May 22 to 28), the District of Muskoka used social media and held a medal ceremony to recognize paramedics’ dedication and contribution to paramedicine. Nationally, this year’s theme was “Faces of Paramedicine” which focused on the diverse and growing range […]
Democrats and some Republicans in the US Senate discussed tightening reviews of gun buyers following the deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade, although members of both parties acknowledged action was unlikely. There is a wide gap between the two parties with Republicans arguing that new limits on legal gun […]
TORONTO — The Trudeau government is working hard on Canadian airport congestion problems, and an announcement could be coming soon, Tourism Minister Randy Boissonnault said yesterday. Speaking at a press conference at Rendez-vous Canada, taking place this week in Toronto, Boissonnault said he’s been speaking daily with Transport Minister Omar […]
(Written by Isabella Kwai and Emma Bubola) With the cost of living soaring, a devastating war in Ukraine and the coronavirus still circulating, many Europeans had already been feeling anxious and drained. Then came some more unwelcome news: Monkeypox, a rare viral illness that causes pus-filled rashes, had appeared in […]
TORONTO — At long last Japan is preparing to reopen its doors, to travellers from some 98 countries, including Canada. The new policy takes effect June 10, 2022. While earlier the Japanese government had announced the country’s reopening would be limited to travellers from the U.S., Australia, Thailand and Singapore, […]
TORONTO — Sandals Resorts has installed carbon monoxide detectors in all guest rooms at Sandals Emerald Bay in the Bahamas, and will install detectors in all rooms across the resort chain, and has issued a statement after unconfirmed reports that carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of three deaths at […]
TORONTO — Le Boat’s fifth summer on the Rideau Canal comes with news of more vessels and ramped-up demand, with the May – October 2022 season already 70% booked. The popularity of the luxury houseboats is fuelled not just by Canada’s reopened borders, beckoning vacationers from the U.S., Europe and […]
Venezuelan Juan Vicente Perez Mora, declared the oldest person in the world by Guinness World Records last week, will hit 113 years old on Friday. Perez Mora, who enjoys good health and a cup of strong aguardiente liquor every day, has 41 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren, Guinness said […]
TORONTO — There’s still time to qualify to win a $50 gift card by completing the Costa Rica Specialist Program hosted on Travelweek’s Learning Centre. Specifically designed for Canadian agents, the Costa Rica Specialist Program provides a general overview of the country’s attractions, climate, geography and more. Agents will learn […]