Even if you can’t hit 10,000 steps a day, walking has many health benefits – CBCIf you can talk but not sing while walking, that’s considered moderate-intensity exerciseNov 13, 2024Janet Rapp strode briskly down a paved path through the city zoo in Louisville, Ky., waving at friends and stopping briefly to greet emus she knows by name. The 71-year-old retiree starts each morning this way with her walking club. While it’s not the only sort of exercise people should do, it’s a great first step toward a healthy life. “You don’t need equipment and you don’t need a gym membership,” said Dr. Sarah Eby, a sports medicine physician with Mass General Brigham. “And the benefits are so vast.”Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/walking-health-benefits-1.7382192

Why cord blood transplants are so rare – CBCLow numbers doesn’t mean low importance, says Canadian Blood ServicesNov 14, 2024If it weren’t for a stem cell transplant — less than half a cup of blood from a stranger’s umbilical cord — four-year-old Tristan Ford would almost certainly have died as an infant, his parents say. Ford suffers from Griscelli syndrome, an inherited condition that could cause severe problems with brain function or the immune system. It’s one of the 80 conditions, ranging from blood cancers, blood disorders, immune disorders and metabolic disorders, that doctors currently treat with a stem cell transplant from cord blood. Umbilical cord blood is a rich source of stem cells. They’re more flexible: because a baby’s immune system is less mature, their stem cells can successfully be transplanted to patients, even if the cells don’t perfectly match.

Avian flu has been confirmed in Canada. teenager remains in hospital with avian flu, according to British Columbia’s top doctor. On Wednesday, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed it as avian flu — the first case of its kind in Canada. Avian flu typically spreads between wild and domestic birds but can spread to other animals and people. The variant of avian flu in dairy cattle in the U.S. is not the same as the branch confirmed in the B.C.

A 101-year-old Edmonton widow is in a legal battle with the Rotary Foundation Canada over which charities should benefit from her late husband's $40-million estate. My husband wanted this money to go to many, many deserving charities, McEachern said in an interview with CBC. When he wrote his will, he entrusted his entire fortune to the Rotary foundation, with the exception of a trust fund to cover his wife's living expenses. McEachern said she has offered the Rotary foundation $13 million — as her husband wished — but Rotary has refused to respond. She has since established the McEachern Family Foundation.

CBCAn umbrella group for thousands of Crown attorneys and government lawyers across the country is calling for a big boost in the number of provincial prosecutors in Newfoundland and Labrador. "This has gone on way too long, and we need to make sure that we have prosecutors who have enough people and resources to keep the public safe," Adam Dalrymple, vice-president of the Canadian Association of Crown Counsel, told CBC News in a recent interview from Vancouver.Dalrymple was in St. John's last month

National PostNew federal research institute will study dangers of artificial intelligence‘If you want people to adopt it, they need to have trust. If there’s no adoption, we will squander the incredible potential of many new technologies’. Toronto StarOpinion: Canadian government must fund research centre that was helping to end animal testingIt was a monumental moment, in 2023, when the Canadian government passed Bill S-5, vowing to phase out toxicity testing and ban cosmetic testing on animals. Though we were years behind other countries in doing so, including the entire EU, Canada was at least now on the right track. CBC News ManitobaProgram to grant 150 scholarships to Indigenous health-care students through SCO partnership$450,000 of funding for program shared with province and Business Council of Manitoba.

We visited a Palestinian village — then Israeli settlers showed upNewsDuration 11:25Palestinians living in the Occupied West Bank say Israeli settler tactics have become more extreme in the past year. Margaret Evans and a CBC News team went to the South Hebron Hills to better understand what it’s like to live in the shadow of these illegal settlements. "

Since he resigned as premier a couple of years ago, he’s been serving as Canada’s ambassador to Germany. Rather than rehash those thoughts, here’s a verbatim excerpt that I think sums it up quite well. He put together a solid record on the Indigenous file, the environment and ethics in government, and championed the trades. He will, indeed, be a tough act to follow. He has served as mayor of Kamloops, school board chair and TNRD director, and is a retired daily newspaper editor.

Biden and Trump meet at White HouseNewsDuration 0:46U.S. President Joe Biden greeted president-elect Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday for a visit that has traditionally been part of the transition of power, but which wasn't part of the transition four years ago after Biden defeated Trump.

Green was a lifelong family friend to Trudeau and, as reported by the National Post, his family owns a luxury estate in Jamaica where Trudeau has stayed at no cost. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is travelling to Bermuda today to give a eulogy at the funeral for businessman Peter Green. Green was a lifelong family friend to Trudeau and, as reported by the National Post, his family owns a luxury estate in Jamaica where Trudeau has stayed at no cost. Trudeau’s last holiday trip to the posh Caribbean locale stirred a raft of political controversy at the start of the year, which came as Canadians were tightening their belts due to the higher cost of living.

People living at downtown Guelph homeless encampment asked to moveNewsDuration 1:29Written eviction notices handed out to residents of the encampment in Guelph's St. George Square in late October took effect on Wednesday. Unoccupied tents were removed and bylaw officers were waiting for the remaining few residents to leave voluntarily. Doug Godfrey, the general manager of Guelph's operations department, said in an emailed statement that bylaw officers may issue trespass notices to those who choose not to comply with the eviction order. Reporting by Cameron Mahler/CBC.

Local CUPW president comments on looming Canada Post strikeNewsDuration 8:05Canada Post workers may go on strike by Friday. The union issued a 72-hour notice on Tuesday, followed by a lockout notice from the Crown Corporation. If progress isn't made at the bargaining table, a work stoppage could occur.

John Horgan Remembered As Compassionate Leader And Dedicated Public Servant The former Premier of British Columbia and ambassador to Germany passes away at 65 after lengthy battle with cancerJohn Joseph Horgan, the former Premier of British Columbia and recently appointed ambassador to Germany, has passed away at the age of 65. During his time as Premier, Horgan was known for his dedication to social justice and public health policies, earning respect across party lines, including from political opponents. Horgan's political career was defined by his dedication to fostering cooperation among differing political ideologies. His tenure saw the transformation of public health services, which prioritized accessibility and inclusivity for all British Columbians. The impact of Horgan’s service extends beyond politics, marking him as not simply a leader but as someone whose heart was always with the people of British Columbia.

John Horgan Remembered For His Connection With People Former B.C. premier and ambassador to Germany passes away after courageous battle with cancerFormer British Columbia Premier John Horgan has passed away at the age of 65, following his brave battle with cancer. Despite occasional controversies, including decisions around infrastructure and natural resource management, Horgan maintained significant public support throughout his career. Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto hailed Horgan as warm and genuine, with nuances of humor and connection deeply engrained. John Horgan leaves behind not just memories, but legacies steeped with the ideals of community service and genuine connection.

It’s just shocking’: Liberal cabinet minister’s shifting Indigenous identity scorned – National PostNov 13, 2024Indigenous people irked by Randy Boissonnault first identifying as Cree, then switching to MétisOTTAWA — Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault says his shifting claims from being “non-status adoptive Cree” to recently stating his adoptive mother is “status Métis” are a “reflection of his family exploring their own history” and not him claiming Indigenous status. Boissonnault’s spokesperson Alice Hansen sent National Post a statement Tuesday offering new details about the minister’s changing stories about his adoptive family’s identity, which had raised concerns among some Indigenous people. Hansen said that Boissonnault’s mentions of being “adopted Cree” in Parliament in 2016 and 2018 came from an explanation from an Indigenous researcher based on the minister’s understanding of his adoptive family’s history “at the time.”Read More: https://nationalpost.com/news/randy-boissonnault-indigenous-identity