This commonly prescribed cancer drug was supposed to help save this doctor’s life. Instead, it killed him
Some provinces pre-screen patients at risk of toxic reactions, but experts say tests don’t go far enough When Dr. Anil Kapoor was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in January his prognosis was positive, and his family was hopeful treatment would buy him several more years. But weeks later, the 58-year-old Burlington, Ont., resident was dead — killed not by the cancer, say doctors, but by the commonly prescribed cancer drug Fluorouracil (5-FU) that was supposed to help save his life. “It was honestly a cruel rollercoaster of emotions,” Anil’sRead more
Up to 900 foreign workers coming to Windsor to help build EV battery plant, NextStar says amid backlash
Company confirms job figures for first time since reports of use of South Korean workers caused heated debate Amid pushback over plans to use foreign workers, NextStar Energy has confirmed it wants to hire hundreds of technicians from South Korea to help set up the government-subsidized electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont. The company said Thursday that, in total, about 1,600 equipment manufacturers from outside suppliers will be assembling, installing and testing the equipment needed to make the batteries, including a “temporary specialized global supplier staff” of around 900, largely from SouthRead more
Joy in Montreal as Alouettes celebrate Grey Cup victory with parade, party downtown
The Montreal Alouettes celebrated their Grey Cup win with a parade that drew a crowd of joyous Montrealers on Wednesday. Despite spitting rain and fog, Montrealers lined the parade route, cheered and sang as the team hoisted the trophy in a show of raucous triumph. The Canadian Football League team won the 110th Grey Cup on Sunday, beating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Hamilton — clinching victory in the last few seconds with a 28-24 final score. Before the parade arrived, Carl Dupras stood behind a metal barrier with his family near theRead more
Former RCMP intelligence official found guilty of violating secrets act
A jury has found Cameron Ortis, the former RCMP intelligence official accused of leaking secret information to police targets, guilty of all charges against him. The former civilian RCMP member faced six charges in total, including multiple counts under the Security of Information Act, the law meant to protect Canada’s secrets. The Crown suggested they’ll be seeking a sentence in the range of 20 years. “For someone in Mr. Ortis’ position, nothing less of a very severe sentence would be appropriate,” Crown prosecutor Judy Kliewer told reporters outside the courthouse. Justice Robert Maranger revokedRead more
2 dead after blast at Rainbow Bridge linking Ontario-N.Y., governor says ‘no sign’ of terrorism
There’s no indication that a vehicle crash and explosion Wednesday that killed two people on the American side of the Rainbow Bridge — which connects Ontario and New York — is linked to terrorism, says New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. “Based on what we know at this moment, there is no sign of terrorist activity in this crash,” Hochul said at a news conference. She said an individual from Western New York was “involved” in a “crash,” but she did not clarify if the person was the driver. She said events began at 11:27 a.m. ET. “We’reRead more
Misunderstanding from social media spurs rise in international student food bank visits
YouTube video suggested food banks could provide a regular supply of free food instead of for emergencies A misconception about how Canadian food banks operate — combined with some misleading information on social media — has led to a sudden increase in usage among international students at London, Ont.’s food bank along with others in Canada. London Food Bank co-executive director Glen Pearson said his staff were already dealing with a 43 per cent increase in visits at the start of this school year when they began to notice a spike in food requests from post-secondaryRead more
Non-existent trail removed from Google Maps after another rescue in Vancouver’s North Shore mountains
2 hikers recently saved from steep, dangerous terrain north of Mount Fromme, North Shore Rescue says A search-and-rescue organization says it has finally been successful in getting Google to remove a non-existent trail from its Maps app, after crew members were again called to pull a stranded hiker out of dangerous terrain in the North Shore mountains near Vancouver. Both helicopter and rope teams with North Shore Rescue (NSR) were needed to save the male hiker who became stranded on the non-existent trail on the north side of Mount Fromme on Nov. 4.Read more
Lower Sackville neighbours band together to help residents of homeless encampment
Newly formed Gated Community Association started as a Facebook group and is now a registered non-profit For the people living in tents on a baseball field in Lower Sackville, N.S., a group of strangers has become a lifeline. Close to 40 tents are clustered around the field on Cobequid Road, providing shelter for people who have nowhere else to go. Some were recently evicted, some have been living in their vehicles for months and some have been on the streets for years. And as Halifax’s homeless population climbs beyond 1,000, members of the newlyRead more
Inquest jury makes recommendations after teen denied help at Fredericton hospital
Lexi Daken died by suicide within days of turning to Chalmers Hospital emergency room for help A coroner’s jury has made 10 recommendations to try to prevent deaths similar to Lexi Daken’s. The 16-year-old Fredericton-area girl died by suicide within days of days of being turned away from the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in February 2021. Testimony at the inquest into Daken’s death wrapped up Wednesday morning, and the jury of three women and two men began deliberations before noon. By 3 p.m., they returned with their recommendations. They began by endorsing 12Read more
Liberals, Bloc Québécois strike down Poilievre’s pitch to exempt all home heating from carbon tax
New Democrats vote with Conservatives to support motion The Liberals and the Bloc Québécois voted Monday to strike down a motion calling on the federal government to extend a carbon tax exemption to all forms of home heating, not just heating oil. The non-binding motion was sponsored by Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, who said the exemption is divisive and that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is engaging in regional favouritism. Speaking outside the House of Commons after the vote, Poilievre said Trudeau has a “carbon tax coalition” with the Bloc Québécois,Read more