HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly two hundred community members gathered in downtown Halifax yesterday outside Pete’s Frootique, a boutique grocery story owned by Sobeys, to express support for the grocer’s striking workers. “We were inspired by Pete’s workers, and we are here today to support you.”Cailen Pygott works at Java Blend, a well-known café in Halifax about a 30-minute walk from Pete’s. “It requires courage and character to have become to only unionized Sobeys in mainland Nova Scotia,” he said. For information about the workers’ efforts to win a fair contract from Sobey’s, owners of Pete’s Frootique, visit www.PetesOnStrike.ca. SEIU Local 2 represents 20,000 workers in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

November 20, 2023 —If you’ve noticed an uptick in colds, flu and COVID-19 — among children in particular — you’re not alone. The medical director at Health Sciences Centre Children’s Hospital emergency department in Winnipeg says there’s an increase in cases of respiratory illnesses in kids showing up in the ER. “Rhinovirus, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus [RSV], influenza — all the respiratory viruses — are really gathering steam,” said Dr. Karen Gripp, a pediatric emergency physician and associate professor at the University of Manitoba.

A shocking case in Saskatchewan has left the community reeling as a local man, Michael MacKay, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the poisoning of his wife, Cindy MacKay, on their family farm. The incident, which occurred in February 2020, has raised questions about trust, infidelity, and the devastating consequences of toxic relationships. According to court proceedings in Battleford, Michael MacKay mixed strychnine, a toxic pesticide, into a drink that he served his wife. The court heard that Michael MacKay had been engaged in an extramarital affair, a revelation that deepened the sense of betrayal in this tragic case. The emotional impact of this incident on the MacKay family serves as a painful reminder of how tragic and irreparable the consequences of violence can be.

According to Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency, instances of fires involving unhoused people have more than tripled since 2021. The fire department said they've recorded 38 outdoor fires involving homeless people this year, and they believe there are other incidents that weren't captured. "However, as the temperature drops, residents are once again relying on open fires as a heat source." He said he's been trying to switch people from summer tents to winter tents, and provide insulated tarps. In the past month, two people died in tent fires in Edmonton and three people died in tents in the Kingston, Ontario region.

WATCH | Come along with Sarkar on her daily grindDébut du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. Precarious workers often don't know how many hours they'll get in a week or whether they'll be employed next month. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives suspects as many as one in five Canadian workers have precarious jobs. It's one thing to say, 'I'm going to work really hard while I'm in grad school for a couple years, but then I'm going to get that job.'

Carleton University’s tenth annual SOAR Student Leadership Conference will be held on campus on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Each year, this one-day conference at Carleton includes a keynote speaker, expert speakers, student leaders and panel presentations. About Adrienne Clarkson:Adrienne Clarkson became the 26th Governor General of Canada and served from 1999 until 2005. During her time as Governor General, the Governor General Awards in Visual and Media were established confirming her belief that Canadian culture was of paramount importance to our country. About SOAR Student Leadership Conference:The SOAR Student Leadership Conference is an annual conference for student leaders at Carleton University.

Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi, who has been detained since his arrest last year for showing support for anti-government protests, was released on bail from Isfahan prison on Saturday. CBC News published this video item, entitled “Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi released from jail” – below is their description. Leave a Comment Subscribe in Google NewsAbout This Source - CBC NewsCBC News is the division of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation responsible for the news gathering and production of news programs on the corporation’s English-language operations, namely CBC Television, CBC Radio, CBC News Network, and CBC.ca. It frequently collaborates with its French-language counterpart, Radio-Canada Info, although the two are organizationally separate.

Amidst an alarming outbreak of equine herpes in Nova Scotia, horse owners in Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) Although no cases have been reported in P.E.I., Dr. Wood emphatically emphasizes that horse owners should remain vigilant. Equine herpes manifests through various symptoms, including lethargy, apparent confusion, stumbling, and loss of balance. However, it is essential to note that currently, there is no specific vaccine available to protect horses against this strain of herpes. He recognizes the potential devastation equine herpes could inflict on the harness racing industry and stresses the importance of sustained efforts to keep this infection at bay.

Traffic entering the intersection was shut down for investigation, but it has since opened up again. (CBC/Radio-Canada - image credit)A man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries, and police say he was struck by a vehicle on Saturday night. The man who was struck was taken to hospital, where he remained with life-threatening injuries, as of 2:40 a.m. CST Sunday, when RPS published the release. Police say the man in hospital is in his thirties. Traffic entering the intersection was shut down for investigation, but it has since opened up again.

(Trevor Pritchard/CBC - image credit)Public health experts urge residents to stay vigilant and get vaccinated as flu season arrives amid rising COVID-19 numbers in the Ottawa area. "We're entering those weeks where things are the diciest," said Raywat Deonandan, an epidemiologist at the University of Ottawa, on CBC Radio's All In A Day. The colder weather brings the triple threat of higher COVID-19, influenza and RSV transmission, as residents learned last fall. Ottawa Public Health (OPH) data suggests COVID-19 activity increased last week, compared to the week before. That surge overwhelmed hospitals during last year's cold and flu season, which Roumeliotis said is not happening so far in 2023.

In their first race together this season, McDougall (Calgary, Alta), Blondin (Ottawa, Ont.) A medal in the first Team Sprint of the 2023-24 campaign is a promising result for the Canadian team, who finished second in the World Cup rankings last season, winning three silver medals. Sunday’s podium marked the second World Cup medal of Pearman’s career, having previously captured silver alongside Blondin and Alexa Scott (Clandeboye, Man.) Quotes“We are very happy with the first Team Sprint of the season! I haven’t done a Team Sprint since the fall of 2021 and I forgot just how fun they were!

Les Bruins de Boston ont annoncé samedi que l’attaquant Milan Lucic prendra une pause d’une durée indéterminée de l’équipe. L’organisation offrira à la famille de Lucic toute l’aide qui pourrait lui être demandée. La police de Boston et l’agent de Lucic n’ont pas répondu à des demandes de réaction faites par l’Associated Press. Lucic a disputé plus de 1300 matchs dans la LNH avec les Bruins, les Kings de Los Angeles, les Oilers d’Edmonton et les Flames de Calgary. Le vétéran âgé de 35 ans a remporté la Coupe Stanley avec Boston en 2011.

The Hate U Give is about a Black high school student who struggles with identity and trauma after she witnesses a police officer shoot and kill her friend. The book, however, is still available for students to read on their own if school libraries choose to carry it. "This book is problematic given its language content," Joe Bishara wrote in an email to an official with the Education Department on Jan. 25, 2023. The Hate U Give does depict violence against a Black individual and some Black characters use the N-word. CBC News contacted the Education Department for an interview to clarify how and when the decision was made, but it was unable to accommodate the request.

Planning for post-earthquake challenges means public health agencies and their partners can swiftly provide earthquake relief when these devastating disasters strike. Repairing or replacing safe homes is essential to support public health during prolonged recovery and rebuilding. Ongoing Resilience PlanningBeyond the immediate earthquake response, public health agencies play a crucial role in long-term resilience planning to mitigate future earthquake impacts. Strong public health partnerships across government, healthcare networks and community organizations boost capacity to rapidly address earthquake challenges. Public Health Education and AwarenessEducating the public about earthquake risks and preparedness is another critical aspect of managing public health challenges.

SANTIAGO – It will be a busy day for the Canadian Parapan Am Team, with athletes competing across 11 sports on Day 2 at the Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games, Sunday November 19:BocciaIt will be back-to-back action in boccia as preliminary play in individual competition commences Sunday. ET, with the women closing out the night for the Canadian Parapan Am Team with a game against El Salvador at 8:30 p.m. local / 6:30 p.m. Playing later in the day will be Barry Henderson, Anne-Marie Dolinar, and Natalia Lanucha, each of whom are making their Parapan Am Games debuts. Syed is also paired with Ian Kent in men’s standing doubles, with Peter Isherwood and Muhammad Mudassar a duo in men’s wheelchair doubles. The complete schedule for November 19 can be found on the Santiago 2023 Parapan Am website HERE.