Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been found in Markham, Ont., public health officials confirm.
York Region confirmed the positive tests in a news release issued late Friday afternoon, saying the mosquitoes were found in a trap near the intersection of Warden Avenue and Highway 7.
“Although the chance of...
Agence France-Presse photographer Ronaldo Schemidt has won the prestigious 2018 World Press Photo of the Year Award.
The winning photo showed a masked Venezuelan protester on fire, taken during violent protests in Caracas.
Mr Schemidt's photo also won the Spot News - Singles category at a prize-giving ceremony in Amsterdam.
The photo,...
Public Health Ontario has reported 1,631 new cases of COVID-19 today (March 8).
Today's report includes 994 recoveries and 10 new deaths, none were long-term care residents.
The deaths reported today include five people between 60 and 79 years old, and five people aged 80 or older.
The province has reported 51...
Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty isn’t slowing down anytime soon and she has big plans for the brand’s growth. The entrepreneur is partnering with Goldman Sachs to seek 100 million dollars of investment money to scale the brand. The plans are to expand product categories, potentially getting into activewear, and...
Quebecers aged 40 and up can now officially rebook their second dose appointments in order to get their shots sooner.
But, if you’re looking to get your second shot, you may want to get a move on.
While June 17 has long been the designated date for that age group, the...
As of Dec. 14, 85 per cent of eligible Albertans aged 12 and older have received both of their recommended doses of vaccine through Alberta Health Services, community pharmacies and physician offices.
Additionally, 89.4 per cent of Albertans aged 12 and older have received at least one dose, while more...
Kelley McCormick went above and beyond the call of duty when he drove a family that was stranded at Boston’s North Station back to its home, in Portland, Maine.
Kori Malenfant, 19, underwent brain surgery several days ago at New York City’s NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital. She and her family were traveling...
A MAN'S penis started turning black after his partner accidentally bit it during sex, docs have revealed.
The 43-year-old, who hasn't been identified, went to hospital five days after getting frisky.
The report was published last week in the Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine, and as you might expect from the...
University of Cincinnati researchers have found that certain treatments for cancer may increase the chance of death if they contract COVID-19.
These findings from a multicenter study, presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology Virtual Congress 2020, shed light on ways standard anti-cancer treatments may impact outcomes for patients...
The private water utility provider at Canadian Lakeview Estates says a potable water truck is on site while a broken water main is dealt with.
"Upon investigation, our crews discovered the break was at depth, and would require heavier equipment than was readily available. It would also require more thorough...
