Unpublished Newswire
Good evening, let’s start with today’s top stories:A child under age 5 has died in Ontario after contracting measles this year, says a new Public Health Ontario report. Another four children were hospitalized because of complications from measles. None had been vaccinated against the virus.The country is experiencing more measles cases after the pandemic. As of May 4, the Public Health Agency of Canada said there have been 75 cases reported countrywide so far this year, the highest number since 2019, when there were a total of 113 cases.
May 17, 2024 - 16:52 | Maryam Shah | The Globe and Mail
Chinese Canadian banking mogul Shenglin Xian has launched a $300 million lawsuit against the federal government. It’s a means to find the source of intelligence leaks which Xian says has cost him his livelihood.
May 17, 2024 - 16:39 | Judy Trinh | CTV News - Canada
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is recommending a universal immunization program against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, for all infants.
May 17, 2024 - 16:26 | | Global News - Canada
Fireworks may be coming to an end in Canada – not with a bang, but a whimper.Cherry bombs, sparklers and Roman candles used to be a fun DIY thrill enjoyed by friends and neighbours on holidays such as Canada Day, Diwali and Lunar New Year. Grand pyrotechnic spectacles brought whole communities together.
May 17, 2024 - 16:24 | Dave McGinn | The Globe and Mail
The U.S. State Department said it is aware of an increased risk of foreign terrorist-inspired violence against LGBTQ2 people and events around the world.
May 17, 2024 - 16:20 | Sean Boynton | Global News - Canada
McGill University is not done seeking legal action to remove the pro-Palestinian encampment on its campus, as it said on Friday that it would seek a second injunction to remove protesters from its property.
May 17, 2024 - 16:20 | Daniel J. Rowe | CTV News - Canada
