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Vaccination rates among children in Maritimes are too low to stop spread of measles

Vaccination rates among children in Maritimes are too low to stop spread of measles

FREDERICTON — At least three out of the four Atlantic provinces have released data revealing their measles vaccination rates in children are below the 95 per cent threshold recommended by scientists to prevent the disease from spreading.
Canadian middleweight Tamm Thibeault excited to be fighting at Madison Square Garden

Canadian middleweight Tamm Thibeault excited to be fighting at Madison Square Garden

No stranger to big fights as a two-time Olympian and former world amateur champion, Canadian boxer Tammara (Tamm) Thibeault looks forward to stepping into the ring Friday at Madison Square Garden. The 28-year-old middleweight from Shawinigan, Que.
Transgender-owned, LGTBQ-run music label Errant Records launches in Canada

Transgender-owned, LGTBQ-run music label Errant Records launches in Canada

TORONTO — A transgender-owned and LGBTQ-operated record label has launched with goals of supporting "left-of-centre" Canadian musicians.
Man killed, four injured in fiery collision on Toronto's Gardiner Expressway

Man killed, four injured in fiery collision on Toronto's Gardiner Expressway

TORONTO — Police say a 68-year-old man is dead and four people were taken to hospital after a fiery collision on Toronto's Gardiner Expressway.
Oilers trade Sam O'Reilly for Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac Howard

Oilers trade Sam O'Reilly for Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac Howard

EDMONTON — Despite being selected in the first round of the 2024 NHL entry draft, the Edmonton Oilers have decided to part ways with forward Sam O'Reilly.
Cascades closes Niagara Falls, N.Y., manufacturing plant; more than 100 job losses

Cascades closes Niagara Falls, N.Y., manufacturing plant; more than 100 job losses

KINGSEY FALLS — Cascades Inc. says it's permanently closing its manufacturing facility in Niagara Falls, N.Y., after almost four decades. The decision has led to the loss of 123 jobs and closure costs are estimated at $5 million.
Number of homeless people in Toronto more than doubled between 2021 and 2024: report

Number of homeless people in Toronto more than doubled between 2021 and 2024: report

TORONTO — The number of homeless people in Toronto has more than doubled between the spring of 2021 and last fall, a newly released survey showed.
Argonauts defensive end Andrew Chatfield Jr. leading CFL in sacks

Argonauts defensive end Andrew Chatfield Jr. leading CFL in sacks

TORONTO — Defensive end Andrew Chatfield Jr. has been a bright light in what's been a tough start for the Toronto Argonauts.
One dead, dozens sick in legionnaires' disease outbreak in London, Ont.: health unit

One dead, dozens sick in legionnaires' disease outbreak in London, Ont.: health unit

LONDON — Public health officials in London, Ont., say one person has died and more than 40 have become sick in an outbreak of legionnaires' disease.
Four charged after allegedly cutting down 33 hydro poles, stealing copper wire: OPP

Four charged after allegedly cutting down 33 hydro poles, stealing copper wire: OPP

Provincial police say four people are facing charges after they allegedly cut down more than 30 hydro poles and stole copper wire from them in a remote area in northern Ontario.
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