Riley Oldford was once the only kid in Yellowknife, NWT, who played hockey sitting down. But after encouraging friends to give the growing sport a try, he has inspired the formation of Yellowknife's
Is losing weight your New Year's resolution? You might want to rethink that
Plus: Weight-watching for your dog; the year's top scientific retractions; and lauding a life-saving Canadian invention. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2EiBJ1J
Top health news of 2017
The health unit at CBC News picks its top health stories for 2017: the opioid crisis, legalization of marijuana, a ban on artificial trans fats, a year of assisted dying and CRISPR. from
Raptors dump Hawks to remain masters of their domain
The Toronto Raptors were happy to be back home Friday, beating the Atlanta Hawks 111-98 for their 11th consecutive win at the Air Canada Centre. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2llb3Fn
Woman with decades-old brain injury communicates with mom for 1st time
In what her mother calls a "Christmas miracle," a Nova Scotia woman who suffered a catastrophic brain injury in a 1996 car accident communicated one-on-one with her mother for the first time in
Raptors suspend Serge Ibaka 1 game for violating team rules
The Toronto Raptors suspended forward Serge Ibaka for one game Friday after a violation of team rules. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2zNOvBM
Kaetlyn Osmond-Gabrielle Daleman historic finish voted top sports moment of 2017
CBC's Anson Henry and Rob Pizzo highlight the top Canadian athlete moments of the year and tally fan votes to determine a winner. from CBC | Figure Skating News http://ift.tt/2BPdshU
Wade Davis signs with Rockies for 3 years, $52M
A person familiar with the negotiations says all-star reliever Wade Davis and the Colorado Rockies have agreed on a three-year, $52 million contract. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/2lj3KhC
Delilah Saunders back in hospital after being discharged amid transplant controversy
An Inuk activist from Labrador is back in hospital with pancreatitis after doctors told her she would not need a liver transplant amid questions about her eligibility under an Ontario transplant program's alcohol-use
Health Canada wants kids' makeup from Claire's tested for asbestos
Health Canada says it has requested testing data from Claire's Stores Inc. following reports that asbestos has been found in certain cosmetic products sold by the international retailer of youth-oriented jewelry and accessories.
Gov. Gen. Julie Payette, on skates, encourages Canadians to 'get active' in New Year's message
Julie Payette has issued a decidedly informal request to Canadians in her first New Year's message as governor general — "stay active." from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2lsbayl
Sandwiches recalled due to Listeria contamination
Federal health officials have expanded a list of recalled sandwiches produced in Edmonton, due to Listeria contamination. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2Cl7TeH
Road to the Olympic Games: Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final
Watch Road to the Olympic Games, our weekly program spotlighting the best high-performance athletes from Canada and around the world. On this week's edition of the program, watch action from the gala event
Liquor industry calls halt to cancer warning labels on Yukon booze
The Yukon government has stopped putting cancer-warning labels on alcohol products, after protest from national liquor brand owners. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2C4IsPc
Feds raise flag over for-profit ultrasounds offered by Winnipeg clinic
A plan by a private Winnipeg clinic to offer for-profit echocardiograms could be in jeopardy, with Health Canada saying it plans to "raise the issue" with the province. from CBC | Health News
Crisis team heading to Baffin community with 10 per cent TB infection rate
With 10 per cent of residents in Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, infected with active or latent tuberculosis, the government of Nunavut is looking for new ways to combat the disease from CBC | Health News
Gaming disorder set to be recognized by World Health Organization
The World Health Organization is set to add gaming disorder to its International Classification of Diseases in 2018. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2lnDe5N
FIBA U19 men's basketball wins Canadian Press team of the year
It was the perfect mix of talent and togetherness. And over one remarkable week last summer in Cairo, 12 teenagers did something no Canadian team had ever accomplished — claim gold on basketball's
New blood test better identifies those with celiac disease, researchers say
An experimental blood test accurately identifies people who do, or don't have celiac disease, even if they are following gluten-free diets, researchers say. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2CjuKqQ
Social anxiety sufferers find ways to cope during the season of parties
People struggling with social anxiety can use tools ranging from taking small steps out of their comfort zone at a party to joining an improv class. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2CfYC4V
Russell Westbrook, OKC dominate as Raptors surrender positive start
Russell Westbrook had 30 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Toronto Raptors 124-107 on Wednesday night. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2E52arw
American Airlines apologizes for theft accusations of G League players
American Airlines has apologized to two members of the Memphis Grizzlies' NBA G League affiliate who were kicked off a plane in Dallas after a flight attendant wrongfully accused them of stealing blankets.
'Best Christmas present': Lifelong best friends discover they're actually brothers
Two Hawaii men who grew up as best friends recently learned that they're actually brothers. They revealed the surprise to family and friends over the holidays. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2l3H58P
Early puberty linked to depression in girls
Girls who go through puberty early could be more likely to experience depression and behaviour problems that last into their 20s compared to peers who start menstruation later, a U.S. study suggests. from
'Pressure to be happy': Holidays can be a struggle for those who suffer from depression and anxiety
The holidays can be a time of joy and celebration, but they can also be the opposite for those living with depression and anxiety. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2DBKFP7
Non-drinkers pushing bars for better alcohol-free cocktails
It's not completely commonplace yet, but there is a growing push from some establishments to offer more interesting and complex alcohol-free drink options. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2DnqwLF
How slaying dragons and rolling dice can help people with autism
Autism Nova Scotia has set up a group of Dungeons and Dragons games to help people with autism practise their social skills. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2lgUSrV
RCMP officer anxiously awaiting life-altering kidney transplant
RCMP Cpl. Shane Burridge says he can't wait to finally get his kidney transplant, so that he can get back to work. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2DluAwe
Raptors toss bricks as Mavs snap 6-game win streak
J.J. Barea scored 20 points, including a clinching a layup in the final seconds, and the Dallas Mavericks ended another six-game winning streak by Toronto with a 98-93 victory over the Raptors on
Raptors' DeMar DeRozan named Eastern Conference player of the week
Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan was named the Eastern Conference player of the week on Tuesday. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2kZMaiu
Extreme cold weather grips much of Canada
Environment Canada issued a slew of extreme cold warnings across the country today. Atlantic Canada is being spared from the plummeting temperatures, but much of Newfoundland and Labrador is subject to blizzard warnings.
Joey Votto's home-run ball donated to late cancer patient
A man who snagged a Joey Votto home run ball during a Cincinnati Reds game in August has fulfilled his promise to give it to the family of a 6-year-old boy who witnessed
Falls on ice seriously injure Albertans at triple the rate of people in Ontario
Albertans are seriously injured by slipping and falling on ice at three times the rate of people in Ontario, according to years' worth of hospitalization data from across the country. from CBC |
Game Wrap: Kevin Durant lifts Warriors to victory in NBA Final rematch against Cleveland
Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors were able to fend off LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Christmas Day by a 99-92 final score. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2BPoc47
Kevin Durant puts wrap on Cavs as Warriors take Finals rematch
Klay Thompson hit a go-ahead three-pointer with 1:33 left as Kevin Durant defended LeBron James and delivered on both ends to help the Golden State Warriors beat the Cavaliers 99-92 on Monday. from
Raptors run down 76ers as DeMar DeRozan continues tear
DeMar DeRozan scored 16 of his 29 points in the third quarter and the Toronto Raptors won for the 10th consecutive time at the Air Canada Centre, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 102-86 on
Is there a DNA test kit under the tree?
If there's a DNA test kit on your gift wish list, what will you really be getting? And holidays can be hard on your dog's health. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2BGDSq4
Scientists debunk harmful poinsettias, cookie dough and other holiday season myths and misconceptions
Are poinsettias really poisonous? Are snowflakes really pure as the driven snow? Does feasting really put on the pounds? Sure as sugarplums, myths and misconceptions pop up every holiday season. Here's what science
Jays' Nikki Huffman becomes 2nd head athletic trainer in major leagues
The Toronto Blue Jays have named Nikki Huffman head athletic trainer, making her only the second woman to hold that position in any of North America's top four sports leagues. from CBC |
Choking hazards, chemical contamination top reasons for toy recalls
A CBC News analysis of every toy recall in Canada over the past decade has identified the most-common safety hazards as small parts that break off or are easily swallowed and contaminants such
Apotex says succession plan for founder Barry Sherman was in place 5 years ago
Apotex says company founder Barry Sherman, who was found dead with his wife last week in their Toronto home, hadn't been involved in day-to-day operations since he stepped down as CEO five years
More living organ donors needed, doctors say
With demand for organs outstripping supply, and potentially long wait times for transplants, doctors want more Canadians to consider becoming living organ donors. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2pbR805
Are high heels on shaky ground?
Although high heels have drawn concern in recent years about gender discrimination and health risks for women, the footwear style actually originated with men. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2BzLFWV
Dick Enberg, legendary sportscaster, dies at 82
Dick Enberg, the sportscaster who got his big break with UCLA basketball and went on to call Super Bowls, Olympics, Final Fours and Angels and Padres baseball games, died Thursday. He was 82.
DeRozan scores career-high 45 points as Raptors rally to top 76ers
DeMar DeRozan scored a career-high 45 points and the Toronto Raptors overcame a 22-point deficit to beat the Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers 114-109 on Thursday night. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2BwJV0o
Canada's Steve Nash highlights 2018 Hall of Fame eligibles
Steve Nash joins the 2018 list of eligible nominees for the Basketball Hall of Fame. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2p9o61f
Sudden illness forces Cavs coach Tyronn Lue to miss game
Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue missed Thursday night's game against Chicago with an undisclosed illness. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/2zd3GnM
Avoid romaine lettuce while E. coli outbreak under investigation, Public Health Agency of Canada says
The federal government says there are now as many as 40 cases of E. coli infections linked to contaminated romaine lettuce — one of them fatal. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/2zcq40A
Many transplant patients adhering to 6-month sobriety rule improve to point operation not needed: doctor
The six-month sobriety rule is just one of many conditions that patients needing liver transplants must meet to be considered for a transplant, according to guidelines set by Trillium Gift of Life Network,
Opioid overdoses reducing overall U.S. life expectancy
Deaths from opioid overdoses continue to skyrocket in both Canada and the U.S. and new information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show the drug crisis has reduced American life expectancy
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