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Human brain seized in mail truck on US-Canada border
US customs officers made an unusual discovery when they carried out a spot check on a Canadian mail truck - a human brain inside a jar. Alberta doctors raise alarm about long waits for MRI and CT scans
Doctors from around Alberta say ballooning wait times for publicly funded MRI and CT scans are putting patients at risk. They're calling on the province and Alberta Health Services to address the backlog.Personal flying machines of the future set to compete in
A Boeing-backed competition to design 'the personal flying machine of the future is set to kick off at a NASA research base in Mountain View, California at the end of the month.
Tech | 245 hits | 9:27 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A Boeing-backed competition to design 'the personal flying machine of the future is set to kick off at a NASA research base in Mountain View, California at the end of the month. Alberta public pensions being used to prop up struggling carbon industry, union saysProvincial Politics | 200 hits | 7:48 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
Alberta's largest labour organization says public-service pensions are being used to prop up the province's struggling fossil fuels industry at a time when many large investment funds are moving away from the sector. Public safety minister says B.C. RCMP agrees to move off Wet'suwet'en territory | CTV NewsLaw & Order | 192 hits | 7:24 AM on Thursday | posted by Robair
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair says that the RCMP in British Columbia have agreed to move from their position on Wet’suwet’en territory and to a nearby town.Saudi minister: 'We don't have a history of murdering our citizens'
The brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the hands of Saudi state agents sparked international outrage, tarnishing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's global charm offensive and deterring, for a short time at least, foreign investors.
While Ri
The brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the hands of Saudi state agents sparked international outrage, tarnishing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's global charm offensive and deterring, for a short time at least, foreign investors.
While Ri9 killed in far-right attack in Germany
Law & Order | 375 hits | 3:24 AM on Thursday | posted by BeaverFever
'Coal workers are orphans': the children and slaves mining Pakistan's coal
Injuries and fatalities are common among thousands of debt-bonded men and children toiling in one of the world’s harshest work environments
Misc World | 304 hits | 12:55 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Injuries and fatalities are common among thousands of debt-bonded men and children toiling in one of the world’s harshest work environments Via Rail to temporarily lay off 'close to' 1,000 employees | CTV News
Via Rail says despite plans to resume partial services along certain parts of its rail line, it has 'no choice' but to issue temporary layoffs for 'close to' 1,000 employees amid the ongoing pipeline blockades.Fallouh: Syria fights terrorism on its land until liberating every span of it
New York, SANA-Acting Charge de ’Affairs of Syria’s permanent mission to the UN, Louay Fallouh, said on Wednesday that some states at UN Security council exploit it to market for baseless allegations and hinder the Syrian state’s measures in protecting it
Business | 302 hits | 1:36 PM on Wednesday | posted by CharlesAnthony
New York, SANA-Acting Charge de ’Affairs of Syria’s permanent mission to the UN, Louay Fallouh, said on Wednesday that some states at UN Security council exploit it to market for baseless allegations and hinder the Syrian state’s measures in protecting itFears of Monkey Attack on Donald Trump Loom as Delhi Officials Prepare for Taj Mahal Visit
New Delhi (Sputnik): Large scale preparations are on in India to make US President Donald Trump’s maiden visit on 24- 25 February a success. From building a wall in Modi’s home state to beautifying cities that he will be visiting, every measure is being t
Law & Order | 315 hits | 12:32 PM on Wednesday | posted by CharlesAnthony
New Delhi (Sputnik): Large scale preparations are on in India to make US President Donald Trump’s maiden visit on 24- 25 February a success. From building a wall in Modi’s home state to beautifying cities that he will be visiting, every measure is being t Canada nearly lost 2018 UN mission because it didn't have enough women in uniformMisc CDN | 156 hits | 12:04 PM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Canada came within a whisker of losing its place in a United Nations peacekeeping mission in the fall of 2018 because of the military's inability to consistently deploy enough women to meet the world body's guidelines.India's bird population 'going down sharply'
Much of India's bird population has sharply declined in the past few decades, according to a major study.
The State of India's Birds report relied on the observations of more than 15,000 birdwatchers who helped assess the status of 867 birds.
It fou
Environmental | 140 hits | 12:02 PM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
Much of India's bird population has sharply declined in the past few decades, according to a major study.
The State of India's Birds report relied on the observations of more than 15,000 birdwatchers who helped assess the status of 867 birds.
It fou Prison watchdog annual report raises concerns of ‘culture of impunity’ in Edmonton jailLaw & Order | 143 hits | 6:23 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
737 Max: Debris found in new planes' fuel tanksMisc World | 145 hits | 6:19 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
Boeing's crisis-hit 737 Max jetliner faces a new potential safety issue as debris has been found in the fuel tanks of several new planes which were in storage, awaiting delivery to airlines Braid: UCP set to impose its will on education funding, doctor disputeProvincial Politics | 120 hits | 5:32 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
One thing is already clear about next week’s Alberta budget — groups that haven’t already agreed with the UCP about what to do will have it done to them. PM says Wet'suwet'en crisis a 'critical moment' as tensions flare in Commons over blockades | CTV News
Tensions flared in the House of Commons Tuesday as MPs reconvened and immediately started debating the ongoing protests and rail blockades across Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced heavy criticism from opposition party leaders over the Liberal go Canada is waking up to China's quest for a 'new world order', says Japanese observer
One of Japan's top academics says China is trying to create its own new world order — and leading Western democracies, Canada included, have started to look at their relationship with the rising superpower through that lens.Historic flood waters in Mississippi will recede later this week. But not before more rain could cause issues for thousands
Historic flooding in Mississippi should begin to recede this week, but not before a flash flood warning could bring more rain for thousands of residents.
The Pearl River in Jackson crested on Monday at 36.67 feet -- the third highest crest on record -- l
Historic flooding in Mississippi should begin to recede this week, but not before a flash flood warning could bring more rain for thousands of residents.
The Pearl River in Jackson crested on Monday at 36.67 feet -- the third highest crest on record -- lWales braces for more heavy rain after devastating floods
Parts of Wales that have been hit by the worst floods in a generation are preparing for further rain in the next 48 hours, as more than 450 flood warnings and alerts remain in place across the UK.
Parts of Wales that have been hit by the worst floods in a generation are preparing for further rain in the next 48 hours, as more than 450 flood warnings and alerts remain in place across the UK.Israeli soldiers duped by Hamas 'fake women' phone ruse
Hamas militants hacked dozens of smartphones by posing as female admirers, Israel's military says.
Misc World | 163 hits | 2:04 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Hamas militants hacked dozens of smartphones by posing as female admirers, Israel's military says.Open University scientists testing 'Moon dust' for water
Scientists at the Open University are studying minerals collected during the 1969 Moon landings.
Science | 144 hits | 1:53 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Scientists at the Open University are studying minerals collected during the 1969 Moon landings.Niger aid stampede: At least 20 killed in Diffa
Ten others were injured as people queued for food and money in the southern town of Diffa, reports say.
Misc World | 140 hits | 1:50 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Ten others were injured as people queued for food and money in the southern town of Diffa, reports say. Scotties participants happy to see prize money equity that was long overdue in women’s curlingSports | 228 hits | 12:13 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
MOOSE JAW, Sask -: The general consensus among players at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts is that prize-money equity for women at national curling events is a great thing, but it was long overdue. Amid virus outbreak, concerns about a hockey stick shortageSports | 280 hits | 12:09 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The coronavirus outbreak that began in China is affecting the production of hockey sticks used by the world’s top players, raising concerns about a potential shortage. Two major manufacturers, Bauer and CCM, have factories in China that have closed. How produce stickers contribute to climate changeEnvironmental | 206 hits | 12:07 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at how the stickers on fruits and veggies can complicate composting efforts, as well as the biggest players in battery storage. How a spike in cremation rates is changing the funeral industryBusiness | 181 hits | 11:54 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Canadians are turning away from traditional burial — a trend experts say is changing how the funeral service industry conducts business and how family members honour and remember their loved ones.Scout movement in Lebanon is youth wing of Hezbollah
The Imam Al-Mahdi Scouts, which has 45,000 members - boys and girls - is officially recognised by the World Scouting Movement but the group is actually grooming its young recruits.
Misc World | 166 hits | 11:52 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The Imam Al-Mahdi Scouts, which has 45,000 members - boys and girls - is officially recognised by the World Scouting Movement but the group is actually grooming its young recruits.Christians are abducted, beaten and 'forced to convert to Islam' at refugee camp in Bangladesh
A Christian pastor and his 14-year-old daughter have been abducted and mother fears her husband has been killed and her teenage daughter forced to convert to Islam and marry.
Misc World | 200 hits | 6:38 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A Christian pastor and his 14-year-old daughter have been abducted and mother fears her husband has been killed and her teenage daughter forced to convert to Islam and marry. Who are the protesters' 'There's a lot of people that aren't from these communities, that aren't Aboriginal'Misc CDN | 232 hits | 10:28 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
For some in the Wet’suwet’en Nation, the solidarity protests are getting out of hand Ottawa woman banned from cruise in what she calls 'racist' policy linked to coronavirusBusiness | 251 hits | 10:27 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A family celebration has turned sour after an Ottawa woman was told she won't be able to board a cruise ship because she's Chinese. Federal Indigenous Services minister meeting with Mohawk leaders to discuss eastern Ontario rail blockadeMisc CDN | 212 hits | 10:24 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Federal Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller said he is ready to talk as he arrived at a meeting with members of the Mohawk First Nation at a CN Rail crossing in eastern Ontario.New photo of a star that people hope will explode shows it fading and changing shape
Betelgeuse just keeps on getting weirder. After an unprecedented dimming, followed by the detection of a gravitational wave, the star seems to have changed shape.
Science | 209 hits | 10:20 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Betelgeuse just keeps on getting weirder. After an unprecedented dimming, followed by the detection of a gravitational wave, the star seems to have changed shape. RCMP arrest alleged 'money mules' tied to overseas scam callsLaw & Order | 205 hits | 10:19 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
RCMP have announced the arrest of two Canadians in connection with the infamous CRA telephone scam that originates overseas and has taken aim at tens of thousands of Canadians.Police record 120,000 cases of 'non-crime' hate incidents
A freedom of information request has revealed that almost 120,000 non-criminal 'hate incidents' have been recorded by UK police forces since guifrlines were issued in 2014.
Misc World | 204 hits | 9:54 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A freedom of information request has revealed that almost 120,000 non-criminal 'hate incidents' have been recorded by UK police forces since guifrlines were issued in 2014. Canadian fashion mogul accused of rape, sexual trafficking in class-action lawsuitLaw & Order | 212 hits | 12:53 PM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Peter Nygard has been accused of luring underaged women to his Bahamas mansion under the pretence of job opportunities, only to drug and rape themGang of gun-toting serial killers may be terrorizing California city
Cops in a California city believe a serial-killing gang could be on the loose.In the last six months, five people have been killed in four separate shootings on San Bernardino’s west side, leading police to believe they are connected and gang-re
Law & Order | 204 hits | 12:49 PM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Cops in a California city believe a serial-killing gang could be on the loose.In the last six months, five people have been killed in four separate shootings on San Bernardino’s west side, leading police to believe they are connected and gang-reKim Jong-un executes North Korea official who used public bath while in coronavirus quarantine
The execution comes after leader Kim Jong-un decreed that the country would ‘rule by military law’ against anyone who leaves quarantine
Health | 207 hits | 12:46 PM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The execution comes after leader Kim Jong-un decreed that the country would ‘rule by military law’ against anyone who leaves quarantine CBC losses in the billions since losing Hockey Night in Canada rights: Internal memoSports | 239 hits | 12:41 PM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is hemorrhaging billions of dollars after losing the rights to Hockey Night In Canada, according to an internal federal memo.Michael Avenatti Guilty on All Counts in Nike Extortion Trial
Avenatti represented porn star Stormy Daniels in her case against President Donald Trump
Law & Order | 249 hits | 12:15 PM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Avenatti represented porn star Stormy Daniels in her case against President Donald Trump On murders and rap — answers to fair questions, foul threatsArts & Entertainment | 216 hits | 12:12 PM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Last Friday, the Sun published an article exploring connections between Toronto's vibrant urban music scene and the gang violence bedeviling our neighbourhoods.This, after three young men were shot to death in a downtown condo January 31.'Thousands' of men jump college gates and assault female students
Misc World | 309 hits | 2:22 PM on Thursday | posted by xerxes
'Thousands' of men jump college gates and assault female students
Misc World | 309 hits | 2:22 PM on Thursday | posted by xerxes
A Volcano Eruption Can Emit More CO2 Than All Humanity.Environmental | 260 hits | 7:08 AM on Thursday | posted by uwish
McClatchy newspaper empire goes into bankruptcy protection
The publisher of the Miami Herald, the Kansas City Star and dozens of other newspapers across the United States is filing for bankruptcy protection.
McClatchy Co.'s 30 newsrooms, including the Charlotte Observer, the News and Observer in Raleigh and th'Aggressive' U.S.-Mexico migration policies increasing violence against asylum seekers — MSF
"Aggressive" migration policies imposed by the United States and Mexico are trapping Central American migrants and refugees in a "vicious cycle" of violence, sexual assault, kidnappings and ill treatment from border authorities, a new report from Doctors
Law & Order | 179 hits | 6:35 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
"Aggressive" migration policies imposed by the United States and Mexico are trapping Central American migrants and refugees in a "vicious cycle" of violence, sexual assault, kidnappings and ill treatment from border authorities, a new report from Doctors Back to Canada News
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