The Sundance Film Festival is back and online once more
The lights may be dim at the Eccles Theater and Park City’s Main Street will have fewer cinephiles packing the snowy sidewalks when the Sundance Film Festival begins its 44th …
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Why are babies in Canada getting smaller? Several factors may play a role, report says
An increase in the number of small-for-gestational-age births—an important indicator of infant health—has been observed in data that goes back more than 20 years in Canada. And while the reasons …
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When could the COVID-19 pandemic switch to endemic?
Based on how Omicron is spreading and affecting hospitalization rates, an infectious diseases specialist says the COVID-19 pandemic could begin pivoting to an endemic status in higher-income countries by early …
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U.S., Russia show no sign of relenting ahead of Ukraine talks
KYIV, UKRAINE — With critical talks approaching, the United States and Russia on Wednesday showed no sign either will relent from entrenched positions on Ukraine that have raised fears of …
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Valerie Bertinelli remembers her ‘soulmate’ Eddie Van Halen
Valerie Bertinelli and Eddie Van Halen never stopped loving each other. The actress, author and Food Network star was by her ex-husband’s side, along with their son Wolfgang, when he …
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HBO leads GLAAD Media Awards for LGBTQ2S+ representation
NEW YORK — HBO and HBO Max have become the top contenders at the GLAAD Media Awards with a combined 19 nominations, landing the bulk of its nods for its …
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Some students allowed to work in funeral sector, alleviating staff shortages
A recent rise in COVID-19-related deaths, along with staffing shortages, means that people working in Ontario’s death care industry are struggling now more than ever to keep up with demand. …
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Canadian trial: Remdesivir reduces need for ventilation by half for COVID-19 patients
A Canadian study suggests the antiviral medication remdesivir could have a "modest but significant effect" on COVID-19 patient outcomes, including decreasing the need for mechanical ventilation by approximately 50 per …
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Remains of Ottawa explosion victims recovered from blast site
The remains of the victims of a major explosion and fire at a tanker truck manufacturing facility in Ottawa have been recovered, police said Wednesday. One person died in hospital …
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Supply chain disruptions, shift in consumer behaviour keep inflation elevated in Canada
Economists say supply chain disruptions and shift in consumer behavior are contributing to keeping inflations at elevated levels in Canada. Canada’s inflation rate touched 4.8% on a year-over-year basis in …
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