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Bacteria that causes rare tropical disease found in US soil

Bacteria that causes rare tropical disease found in US soil

NEW YORK (AP) — A germ that causes a rare and sometimes deadly disease — long thought to be confined to tropical climates — has been found in soil and water in the continental United States, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
CCMA Awards make changes, adding MacKenzie Porter and the Reklaws nominations

CCMA Awards make changes, adding MacKenzie Porter and the Reklaws nominations

TORONTO — The Canadian Country Music Association Awards is tweaking the nominations in two categories this year — giving additional nods to MacKenzie Porter and the Reklaws — as it pledges to expand the audit committee that verifies who contends for
Non-food sales down at Loblaw as inflation-weary customers rein in spending

Non-food sales down at Loblaw as inflation-weary customers rein in spending

Loblaw Companies Ltd.'s sales growth is softening as inflation continues to grip the economy and shape consumer shopping habits, the company's president and chairman said Wednesday.
Review: On 'Surrender,' Maggie Rogers underlies her vitality

Review: On 'Surrender,' Maggie Rogers underlies her vitality

“Surrender,” by Maggie Rogers (Capitol Records) It's all there in the title. Do as Maggie Rogers asks. Give in to her. The 12-track “Surrender” is the follow-up to “Heard It in a Past Life,” her 2019 debut album that announced a major talent.
Shawn Mendes cancels remainder of Wonder concert tour dates for mental health break

Shawn Mendes cancels remainder of Wonder concert tour dates for mental health break

TORONTO — Shawn Mendes says he's cancelling the remainder of dates on his Wonder world tour — more than 70 shows in total — as he puts all of his attention on taking care of his mental health. The Pickering, Ont.
FDA chief's long-promised opioid review faces skepticism

FDA chief's long-promised opioid review faces skepticism

WASHINGTON (AP) — As U.S. opioid deaths mounted in 2016, the incoming head of the Food and Drug Administration promised a “sweeping review” of prescription painkillers in hopes of reversing the worst overdose epidemic in American history. Dr.
Aronofsky, Iñarritu films set for Venice Film Festival

Aronofsky, Iñarritu films set for Venice Film Festival

Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale,” the Marilyn Monroe drama “Blonde,” Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths” and Luca Guadagnino’s “Bones and All,” with Timothée Chalamet, will all have their world premieres in com
From 'Mutt' to midriffs: Six memorable moments from Shania Twain's new documentary

From 'Mutt' to midriffs: Six memorable moments from Shania Twain's new documentary

TORONTO — Shania Twain’s new documentary “Not Just A Girl” digs into a rich archive of video footage to tell the story of the Timmins, Ont. native’s rise from hopeful bar singer to global superstar.
Edmunds: 5 electric SUVs for almost any budget

Edmunds: 5 electric SUVs for almost any budget

In the early days of the modern electric vehicle, or EV, your choices were largely limited to a few range-compromised models or an expensive Tesla on the high end.
'The Swimmers' chosen as Toronto International Film Festival opening night gala film

'The Swimmers' chosen as Toronto International Film Festival opening night gala film

"The Swimmers," a movie about two sisters fleeing Syria, will be the opening night gala presentation at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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