Canadian ice dancers Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje could not overcome a fourth-place result in the short program at the world figure skating championships. from CBC | Figure Skating News http://ift.tt/1VdhCW7
Canada's Daleman 8th after short program at figure skating worlds
Eighteen-year-old Gabrielle Daleman, from Newmarket, Ont., reeled off three triple jumps Thursday en route to scoring 67.38 points. from CBC | Figure Skating News http://ift.tt/1PIsRyO
Zika link to microcephaly, neurological disorders show 'strong scientific consensus': WHO
Researchers are now convinced that the Zika virus is linked to the birth defect microcephaly, with dozens of suspected cases under investigation in Colombia, and to Guillain-Barre, a rare neurological disorder that can
First Nations people at greater risk of developing cancer: report
A new report put together by Cancer Care Ontario and the Chiefs of Ontario highlights increased cancer risk factors for aboriginal people living on reserve in Ontario. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/235QiMb
Canada's Koe hoping 3rd time's a charm at world curling championship
Kevin Koe is looking to end Canada's four-year gold-medal drought at the men's world curling championship. from CBC | Curling News http://ift.tt/1M3Ulo8
People with gender dysphoria are not 'freaks,' says U.K clinician
British gender specialist says doctors are failing to provide proper healthcare to people with gender dysphoria. Conservatism in treating people who are trans is unacceptable. Canadians say discrimination happens here, too. from CBC
Meagan Duhamel, Eric Radford take aim at 2nd world title
After a heart-to-heart talk with their Radford said after a heart-to-heart with their choreographer, Canadian pairs skaters Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford feel confident in defending their world title. from CBC | Figure
P.E.I. government to make announcement on reproductive rights
The P.E.I. government is planning an announcement this afternoon regarding reproductive health services on the Island. P.E.I. is the only province in Canada where abortions are not performed. from CBC | Health News
Surgeries at teaching hospitals take 22% longer, Canadian study finds
Common surgeries at Canadian teaching hospitals do take longer than at community hospitals but a new study suggests this may be costly and inefficient. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1Sp75Cj
Warriors still on track for wins record, downing Jazz in OT
Stephen Curry scored 31 points, including six straight in overtime, and the Golden State Warriors continued their historic run with a 103-96 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. from CBC |
Patrick Chan has solid start at worlds after short program
Canada's Patrick Chan took his first step toward a fourth world championship medal at the world figure skating championships. The three-time world champion, who is making a comeback after an 18-month competitive break,
Raptors set new team record with 50 wins in 105-97 victory over Hawks
The Raptors reached a franchise-record 50th season win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday evening. The Raptors surpassed their previous high of 49 wins, set last season. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/1MUxJ4b
Andrew Miller, Yankees' closer, breaks wrist
Yankees reliever Andrew Miller broke his non-pitching wrist when struck on the right arm by a line drive in the seventh inning of the New York Yankees' 2-0 win over the Atlanta Braves
Zika virus: early fetal ultrasounds may not detect brain damage
Three ultrasounds done in the early weeks of pregnancy in a Finnish woman living in the United States infected by Zika failed to show signs of brain damage in a fetus later diagnosed
Playgrounds begin to focus on riskier play
If it seems to you like children's playground designs have become much more risk-averse in recent decades, you're not alone. But there now seems to be a push to make some playgrounds a
Canadian ice dancers Weaver, Poje sit 4th after short program at worlds
Canadian ice dancers Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje need to make up some ground in their quest for another world figure skating medal after finishing fourth in Wednesday's short dance at the world
BPA still found in most food can linings: report
Food cans sold by Canadian and U.S. retailers still frequently contain bisphenol A or BPA, according to a new report by environmental advocates. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1qjUzgO
HIV-positive organs transplanted in U.S.
Surgeons in Baltimore for the first time have transplanted organs between an HIV-positive donor and HIV-positive recipients. It's a long-awaited new option for patients with the AIDS virus whose kidneys or livers also
Jose Reyes' domestic abuse case to be dropped
Maui prosecutors are moving to dismiss a domestic abuse charge against suspended Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes. Deputy prosecuting attorney Kerry Glen said she's dropping the case because the ex-Blue Jay player's wife
Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir: Memories of worlds
The two-time Olympic silver medalists tell us about their favourite world championships -- 2008, anyone? -- and what it's like to be in Boston as non-competitors from CBC | Figure Skating News http://ift.tt/1M0TAfr
2016 Toronto Blue Jays: Built for playoff return?
A fresh attitude, outlook and determination arrived with the Toronto Blue Jays’ first playoff appearance in 22 years. Now, they’re hungry for a World Series title. We discuss some key players and their
Road to the Olympic Games: Figure skating worlds
Watch Road to the Olympic Games, featuring live coverage of the ice dance short program from the ISU world figure skating championships in Boston, at 2 p.m. ET. from CBC | Figure Skating
Time to review need for blood thinners, sleeping pills and heartburn medication
Calgary Eyeopener health contributor Dr. Raj Bhardwaj on when it’s safe to stop using blood thinners, sleeping pills and heartburn medications from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1V4Heo0
Warriors move a victory closer to season wins record
Stephen Curry knocked down six three-pointers on the way to 26 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Washington Wizards 102-94 on Tuesday night to stay on pace for the all-time wins
More than 100 in Edmonton possibly exposed to measles
Alberta Health Services is estimating about 110 people may have been exposed to measles at Stollery Children's Hospital, after a child with a lab-confirmed case was treated. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1UUuKk1
Blue Jays name Osuna closer over Storen
Roberto Osuna will open the season as the Blue Jays' closer, manager John Gibbons announced Wednesday. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1RKwcPd
High hopes for Canadians at figure skating worlds
In a city that loves sport, figure skaters find themselves the main attraction as spring rolls into full swing with the world championships in Boston, where American and Canadian fans alike have athletes
Insurance company drops 'discriminatory' policy on suicide attempts
Desjardins Group, one of Canada's leading insurance providers, has done away with a controversial exclusion clause denying payment of benefits to people who try to kill or injure themselves. from CBC | Health
Chris Paul won't play for U.S. Olympic basketball team
Chris Paul won't play for the U.S. basketball team in this summer's Rio de Janeiro Olympics, passing up a chance for a third gold medal. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/1RGS5SN
After bronze and silver, Weaver and Poje have their sights set on gold in Boston
Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje know a world gold medal is within their grasp. They returned from the Four Continents in February to put in the toughest five weeks of training of their
Nam Nguyen aims for turnaround at figure skating worlds
Nam Nguyen, a 17-year-old figure skating from Toronto, has had a rough season as he continues to adjust to his growing body. With less pressure on Nguyen entering this week's world championships, he's
U.S. president speaks about drug abuse LIVE
Barack Obama headlines a prescription drug abuse summit in Atlanta from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1SksZ9E
Ebola outbreak in West Africa no longer a global risk: WHO
West Africa's Ebola outbreak no longer constitutes a threat to international public health, the World Health Organization says. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1RO93BX
Yuzuru Hanyu, Evgenia Medvedeva have clear paths to world titles
With the world figure skating championships set to begin in Boston on Wednesday (CBCSports.ca, 10:45 a.m. ET), one thing has become perfectly clear: Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu and Russian Evgenia Medvedeva are the overwhelming
BPA to be eliminated from Campbell products by mid-2017
Almost six years after Health Canada labelled Bisphenol A as a toxic substance, Campbell Soup Co. says it will soon stop using the chemical to line its cans. from CBC | Health News
Blue Jays cut 2013 all-star reliever Steve Delabar
The Toronto Blue Jays have released 2013 relief pitcher Steve Delabar. Over five seasons with Toronto and Seattle, Delabar posted a 15-9 record with 232 strikeouts, 92 walks and a 3.95 ERA. from
Screening healthy kids for developmental delays nixed in new Canadian guidelines
Healthy children aged one to four with no signs of delays in their development shouldn't be screened with questionnaires and instead doctors should continue to assess the kids in the tried and true
Utah will require use of anesthesia for abortions after 20 weeks
The governor signed a bill Monday that makes Utah the first state to require doctors to give anesthesia to women having an abortion at 20 weeks of pregnancy or later. from CBC |
Thunder deny Raptors' shot at franchise win record
Kevin Durant scored 34 points and Russell Westbrook, with his 16th triple-double of the season, added 26 as the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their winning streak to a season-high eight games with an
FBI probing virus behind outage at Medstar Health facilities
Hackers crippled computer systems at a major hospital chain, MedStar Health Inc., on Monday, forcing records systems offline for thousands of patients and doctors. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1PBGP5y
Blue Jays add former top prospect Montero
The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed catcher/first baseman Jesus Montero, a former Yankees top prospect, off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1UXSSko
World figure skating championships: Dance and men's short programs
Watch live action from the ISU world figure skating championships in Boston, where competition begins with the ice dance short program on Wednesday at 10:45 a.m. ET, followed by the men's short at
Alaine Chartrand takes road less travelled to world figure skating championships
Alaine Chartrand, a 19-year-old from Prescott, Ont., is Canada's top entry in women's singles at the world figure skating championships this week in Boston, and reached international heights with an unorthodox schedule that
Mediterranean diet tied to lower hip fracture risk: study
Women who maintain an overall healthy diet may benefit from a slightly reduced risk of hip fractures later in life, according to a new U.S. study. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1UqlK6a
Former Canadian curling champion Vic Peters loses battle to cancer
Legendary Manitoba curler Vic Peters has died. from CBC | Curling News http://ift.tt/1Mw5bmz
Tribeca Film Festival pulls controversial anti-vaccination documentary
In an abrupt about-face, the Tribeca Film Festival has pulled a controversial anti-vaccination documentary a day after festival co-founder Robert De Niro publicly defended the decision to show Vaxxed: From Cover-Up to Catastrophe.
Chocolate bars recalled in Alberta over undeclared milk
All that chocolate left behind by the Easter bunny may need a once over, if you’re allergic to milk. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1UWSNxw
Purple Day, epilepsy awareness day, turned 8 on March 26
Purple Day, a worldwide event held on March 26 in support of people with epilepsy that raises awareness about the condition, has Nova Scotian roots. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1oeASFx
Aaron Sanchez lands spot in Blue Jays' rotation
Right-hander Aaron Sanchez will begin the season in the Blue Jays' starting rotation, manager John Gibbons announced Monday. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1PAEIPp
Free cancer tumour gene screening raises eyebrows
Free cancer tumour genetic screening? That’s the unusual offer from Contextual Genomics, a private company in Vancouver. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1UR7PGn
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