North Bay, Ont., and DND move to remediate ‘forever chemicals’ site that contaminated drinking water

The City of North Bay, Ont. and the Department of National Defence (DND) are set to begin a $20-million project this spring to remediate a site contaminated with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — often referred to as “forever chemicals.” From the early 1970s to mid-1990s, DND conducted training exercises at the city’s Jack Garland Airport with aqueous film-forming foams that contain … Read more

OJ Simpson ‘diagnosed with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy’ as ex-NFL star, 76, denies claims he’s in hospice in vid

OJ Simpson has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to reports. Simpson, 76, has reportedly been undergoing chemotherapy in Las Vegas but downplayed the rumors that he’s in hospice care. 3 OJ Simpson has reportedly been diagnosed with prostate cancerCredit: X/TheRealOJ32 3 Simpson’s legendary NFL career was marred after he was indicted in 1994 of … Read more

Canada sending more equipment to Ukraine as full-scale war with Russia nears 2-year mark

Canada is contributing another $35 million worth of military equipment to Ukraine as the embattled Eastern European country’s allies meet to discuss its future needs, and as Russia’s full invasion edges toward the two-year mark. Defence Minister Bill Blair, who participated in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting via video link, said Canada is providing 10 … Read more

Federal health minister says he won’t allow Florida to ‘pillage’ the drug supply

Health Minister Mark Holland says Florida’s plan to import cheaper Canadian pharmaceuticals is a non-starter and the federal government will use its regulatory power to ensure the national drug supply does not face any shortages due to actions by a foreign state. “There is no way we will allow any jurisdiction, be it a state or another … Read more