Unpublished Newswire
The world remains woefully unprepared to respond to a new pandemic threat, the co-chairs of a global panel are warning.People are exhausted from COVID-19, countries’ finances are stretched to the limit, and the next pandemic pathogen could be even more deadly, making broad action all the more important, even at a time of so many competing demands.
June 18, 2024 - 14:59 | André Picard | The Globe and Mail
British Columbia Premier David Eby says construction of an $85-million expansion of kidney hemodialysis services in Surrey is set to start in August.Eby says a new unit at Surrey Memorial Hospital will add 21 renal hemodialysis beds to treat patients with kidney disease, bringing the hospital’s total to 60 stations.The stand-alone unit is expected to open in 2025 and the province will pay $84 million, while the Surrey Hospitals Foundation will pay $1 million.
June 18, 2024 - 14:57 | | The Globe and Mail
British Columbia’s worker safety agency is moving to address “gaps” in construction crane safety after recent accidents, including fatalities.WorkSafeBC says in a statement that it developed safety plans after bringing together 130 groups and individuals, including tower crane operators, unions, employers, contractors and the B.C. Association for Crane Safety.
June 18, 2024 - 14:56 | | The Globe and Mail
After eight days and more than 350 kilometres, the second annual overdose awareness walk wrapped up in Regina.
June 18, 2024 - 14:54 | Andrew Benson | Global News - Canada
Canadian forward Natalie Spooner, who was recently recognized as PWHL MVP, has been named the International Ice Hockey Federation's female player of the year for 2024.
June 18, 2024 - 14:52 | | CBC News - Canada
The Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved the Solid Waste Master Plan (SWMP) to guide how the City will sustainably manage waste over the next 30 years.
Ottawa’s population is expected to reach 1.5 million by 2053, and the amount of waste the City will need to manage is forecasted to increase by 31 per cent. The City-owned Trail Waste Facility landfill is estimated to reach capacity between 2034 and 2035, if today's disposal habits remain the same. The SWMP details how the City will tackle waste-related challenges and needs as Ottawa grows while working towards the...
June 18, 2024 - 14:50 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
