Canadian farmers take precautions as bird flu outbreaks hit U.S. dairy cattle

The Dose19:04What’s going on with H5N1 bird flu? H5N1 is in the news again, and this time it has spread to cattle in several U.S. states. It has even infected a dairy worker in Texas. Global health epidemiologist Raywat Deonandan explains how avian flu is spreading, how transmissible it is, what vaccines are available, and … Read more

Do Ottawa’s proposed capital gains tax changes affect inherited properties?

The federal government’s budget proposal to increase the inclusion rate for the capital gains tax for people whose profits go past a certain threshold has drawn mixed reactions from experts, entrepreneurs and taxpayers. One asset affected by these changes is real estate, including cottages and investment homes. The change proposed in the Trudeau government’s new … Read more

Colorado Gov. Polis signs “for-cause” eviction protections into law

Gov. Jared Polis signed “for-cause” eviction protections into law Friday, making Colorado the sixth U.S. state to enact the policy that’s aimed at blunting displacement of vulnerable tenants. The law, passed by the legislature late last month, effectively gives tenants a right of first refusal to renew their leases. That protection, supporters say, will insulate … Read more

Did Kagiso Ramoshai predict his death?

A video of the late Limpopo radio personality, content producer and comedian Kagiso Ramoshai speaking about the possibility of his death has seemingly resurfaced on social media — this comes after he passed away on Sunday morning, 14 April morning. RIP POPE: FANS ON KAGISO RAMOSHAI’S VIDEO TALKING ABOUT DEATH Limpopo Artists Movement (LAM) recently … Read more

Rust armourer sentenced to 18 months over fatal on-set shooting by Alec Baldwin

A movie weapons supervisor was sentenced to 18 months in prison over the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the western film Rust during a hearing Monday in which tearful family members and friends gave testimonials that included calls for justice and a punishment that would instill greater accountability for … Read more

Chief says rescue effort for stranded orca calf four, five days away as plans ramp up

Plans are settling into place for an attempt to rescue a young killer whale calf stranded in a tidal lagoon near the Vancouver Island village of Zeballos within four or five days, says the area’s First Nation chief. Ehattesaht Chief Simon John has previously said the plan to remove the female orca calf from the … Read more

O.J. Simpson dead, cause of death revealed [video]

The family of the former NFL star Orenthal James “O.J.” Simpson on Thursday, 11 April sadly announced that the American star died of cancer at age 76, CNN reportedly RIP: O.J. SIMPSON’S CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED O.J. Simpson’s family shared that he died on Wednesday 10 April, according to CNBC. He was surrounded by loved … Read more

Gaza attack: Mohd Na’im conveys condolences to Ismail Haniyeh

KUALA LUMPUR: The Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) conveyed its condolences to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh following an Israeli attack that killed several of Ismail’s family members. Its minister, Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, expressed his disappointment and criticised Israel’s inhumane action, especially during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities. “According to media reports, several of … Read more

Kannywood actress Saratu Gidado is dead

Kannywood prominent actress Saratu Gidado, popularly known as Daso, is dead. Daso died in the early hours of Tuesday at her home in Kano. Confirming the death of the actress, the chairman of the Kano State censors board, Abba Almustapha, said, “Today, Kannywood has lost a veteran actress, a mother and a philanthropist. We will … Read more