The World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years after an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) spread. In Montreal, vaccination clinics are open and available for those wanting to protect against the spread.
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Berrios pitches a gem, Varsho adds 3-run homer as Blue Jays sweep Angels
Daulton Varsho hit a three-run home run, Jose Berrios dominated over seven innings and the Toronto Blue Jays finished off a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 9-2 victory on Wednesday night.
U.S. officials didn’t object to key claim in Jordan Chiles medal case, document shows – The Washington Post
U.S. officials didn’t object to key claim in Jordan Chiles medal case, document shows The Washington PostCAS: Gymnastics officials let down Chiles, other athletes The New York TimesPanel member who ruled on Team USA’s Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal appeal has a history of representing Romania in legal cases CNNWhy was U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles stripped of her bronze medal? CBC NewsRomanian proposal for Jordan Chiles to split bronze medal comes with surprising twist New York Post
After much delay, renovations on Saskatoon’s Harry Bailey pool are underway
The City of Saskatoon says construction has begun on the long-awaited renovation of the Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre.
Escobar souvenir hunters face fines for ‘exalting’ drug lord
Escobar souvenir hunters face fines for ‘exalting’ drug lord
Japan will get a new prime minister this fall. Here’s why
Fumio Kishida was elected president of his governing Liberal Democratic Party and became prime minister in 2021, with his three-year term expiring in September.
Crown stays charges against former Winnipeg gym teacher accused of sexually assaulting student
A former gym teacher who was charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation involving a student has had those charges stayed by the Crown.
B.C. report explores inequalities in justice, health, child-welfare systems
British Columbia’s Human Rights Commissioner says inequalities are baked into the province’s justice, health and child-welfare systems.
Wasabi ice cream, Kool-Aid fried chicken, butter chicken corn dog on CNE menu
Wasabi ice cream, Kool-Aid fried chicken and deep fried pickle Oreos are among the wilder food concoctions on the CNE menu this year.
CDPQ posts 4.2% return for first six months of 2024
The Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (CDPQ) posted a return of 4.2 per cent for the first six months of 2024, underperforming its benchmark index of 4.6 per cent.
