The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has instructed journalists not to use the term “terrorists” when reporting on Hamas’ deadly attacks against Israeli forces and civilians. 3 “Do not refer to militants, soldiers or anyone else as ‘terrorists,'” the CBC’s director of journalistic standards instructed reporters on Saturday. If your newsroom has a secret pro-Hamas censorship policy, the world needs to know.”A CBC spokesperson confirmed that Achi’s email was legitimate Tuesday, according to Fox News. The representative also insisted that “there is no ban” on using the terms “terrorist” or “terrorism” when the CBC reports on the slaughter of civilians in Israel by Hamas. 3 “CBC News attributes the words ‘terrorist’ and ‘terrorism’ to authorities, politicians and other officials who use these terms,” a spokesperson for the Canadian broadcaster said.

October 11, 2023 11:40 UTC

Cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, can affect fertility in women and girls, said James Benson, an assistant professor of biology at the University of Saskatchewan. (Ian Waldie/Getty Images - image credit)A team at the University of Saskatchewan wants to develop a service to help young ovarian cancer survivors have kids. Researchers are trying to establish a reproductive cryobiology research program, which would allow girls diagnosed with ovarian cancer to freeze their ovarian tissue, so they could still have children after treatment. LISTEN | U of S research hopes to give women and girls with ovarian cancer a chance to have children after their treatment:Cryobiology focuses on biological samples in lower-than-normal temperatures. A provincial ovarian tissue cryopreservation program does not exist in Saskatchewan, Benson said, and there is limited funding for things like fertility egg freezing.

October 11, 2023 11:13 UTC

OTTAWA — Canadians stranded in Israel say they feel like they have been left to fend for themselves in a war zone and are frustrated by the lack of support from Ottawa. Antonella, a Canadian who lives in Israel’s north, told the National Post the attacks have paralyzed everyday life in the country. “As a Canadian citizen, I an extremely disappointed in the Canadian government for its lack of support,” she said. In a statement Sunday, Global Affairs said that officials in Israel are in contact with local authorities. Cooper said that his understanding from Global Affairs Canada was that evacuation flights are only considered if all other means of transport are cut off.

October 10, 2023 21:31 UTC

A Montreal man was killed in the Hamas attack in Israel, his family has confirmed. Alexandre Look, 33, a resident of Côte St. Luc, was attending the Nova outdoor music festival on Oct. 7 near the Gaza border when Hamas terrorists opened fire, killing at least 260 people. His parents Raquel and Alain Look, posted on Facebook that their son died trying to fend off the attackers, putting his own safety at risk to save others. Alex was a force of nature, endowed with a unique charisma and unparalleled generosity,” Alain Look posted about his son. Its director, Rabbi Yossi Shanowitz, said Look died “heroically and selflessly”Ben Mizrachi, 22, from Vancouver, was also killed at the music festival, his family has confirmed.

October 10, 2023 21:24 UTC

"Semaglutide is the first of many licensed agents to be tested using the InsuJet™ device. Laboratory results received on October 5th, 2023, from Basic Pharma showed no differences were detected between the use of the Ozempic® pen and the InsuJet™ needle free device. No degradants were detected from the use of the InsuJet™ device via HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) analysis of the liquid. This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release.

October 10, 2023 21:19 UTC





October 10, 2023 —Hundreds dead after Hamas militants launched attacks Saturday morning, Israel countered with airstrikesThe recent violence is the result of simmering tensions between the regions since Hamas took over the Gaza Strip in 2007, said Tami Jacoby, a University of Manitoba professor who studies Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “It’s been the same kind of back-and-forth in a cyclical motion of strikes and counter-strikes for over a decade,” she said.

October 10, 2023 21:05 UTC

A Field Guide to Rural Living, a follow-up show to True Confessions from the Ninth Concession, coming to town on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m.NEWS RELEASETOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON*************************CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre is proud to present A Field Guide to Rural Living, starring Dan Needles and Ian Bell, on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. A Field Guide to Rural Living is the follow-up show to True Confessions from the Ninth Concession, which played to a sold-out house at the Grand in 2019. Now these two Canadian icons are back again, with even more stories and songs celebrating life in rural Ontario, in all its hilarious glory. In Dan's case it's the characters from his life who inspired the Wingfield plays, and in Ian's case it's the people and places that have given him the same inspiration through 30 years of song writing. Tickets are $35 each, and available by calling the box office at 519-787-1981, or online at fergusgrandtheatre.ca.

October 10, 2023 20:37 UTC

Share:DIY postcardsFor Anamica Jain, a Bengaluru-based digital marketer, postcard writing holds the core memories of a moment in time or a place travelled to, through the photograph, writing, stamps used, and date signed. Log on to @postcardsfromindiaShare:We’ve got mailTo get his nephews hooked on to the hobby of writing letters, Yash Shah began designing kits for them — complete with stamps, unique postcard designs and pens. Share:Shah met his fiancée, Shraddha Malviya, an automotive engineer from Amravati, through the postcard community. Later, when he moved to another city, he would write letters to his friends to stay connected. His Postcard Per Day platform — started in 2015 to draw and write a postcard daily as well as take requests for postcards — offered him the goal and platform to cultivate this hobby.

October 10, 2023 17:24 UTC

With one account, readers can enjoy unlimited online access to National Post and 15 other news sites. One of the biggest benefits of subscribing to National Post is the unlimited online access it provides. For those who prefer the feel of a physical newspaper, National Post ePaper is the perfect solution. Not only does a National Post subscription offer news and articles, but it also challenges your mind with daily puzzles. Subscribe to National Post today and enjoy unlimited access to news, exclusive articles, special edition content, and more.

October 10, 2023 13:33 UTC

Today on National Post Day, we salute the hero who’s delivered exemplary services hanging the mailbag on his shoulder. This Tamil Nadu based-postman named D Sivan walked for 15 kms everyday to deliver letters for almost 35 long years.

October 10, 2023 10:02 UTC

(Submitted by Mary Joyce - image credit)A little over 30 years ago, Mary Joyce moved to Black Point, Sask., for a year. She left the remote northern Saskatchewan hamlet with an impressive art collection and a deep appreciation for the Indigenous community's ways of life. Focus on traditionsJoyce hoped her paintings could spread awareness around the ways of life in Black Point. Miller says Joyce's artwork does an amazing job of depicting real life in Black Point in 1989 and 1990. (Submitted by Marcus Miller )Joyce says she thinks the paintings belong back in the community that inspired them.

October 10, 2023 09:35 UTC

In the era of digital technology, smartphones, and social media, it seems really silly to wait for a letter from the postman. But there was a time when people all over the world treasured their relationship with post offices.

October 10, 2023 08:32 UTC

Mumbai General Post Office, MaharashtraThe Mumbai GPO is modelled upon the Gol Gumbaz and is the largest post office in India. It was designed by John Begg in 1902. Mumbai also is where the British established the first post office in India in 1764.

October 10, 2023 07:59 UTC

CBC News published this video item, entitled “Rising concerns that other parties may join Hamas-Israel conflict” – below is their description. Israel’s military confirmed its combat helicopters struck targets in the south of Lebanon, and also said two mortars were launched from Lebanon into Israel. There are growing concerns that other parties may get involved in the Hamas-Israel conflict. CBC News YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below.

October 10, 2023 05:11 UTC

CBC News published this video item, entitled “Hostage taking by Hamas further complicates conflict, says foreign policy analyst” – below is their description. Hamas says it has taken more than 130 captives from inside Israel, many of them civilians. Foreign policy analyst Robin Wright says the hostages provide leverage to Hamas, complicating the ongoing conflict between the militant group and Israel. CBC News YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Please note comments are moderated before publication.

October 10, 2023 02:57 UTC