Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes but a cause has not yet been determined. The Food and Drug Administration reports that 13 people have been sickened in the outbreak. The agency has not reported where the people live or what the age range of patients is. As of Feb.…
Sue Jones
On Wednesday morning Team USA alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin missed a gate seconds into the women’s slalom race, disqualifying her from her second 2022 Winter Olympics event in a row. Shiffrin, who came to Beijing under the pressure of being a two-time Olympic gold medalist and favorite in her events, also crashed out early in…
Sad new details about the death of Full House star Bob Saget have emerged, with the actor’s family confirming he died from an accidental blow to the head. “The authorities have determined that Bob passed from head trauma,” Saget’s family said in a statement, according to the Washington Post. “They have concluded that he accidentally…
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How Pregnancy Helped Peloton’s Robin Arzón Give Herself a Little Bit of Fitness Grace
by Sue Jones“It would be like, ‘OK, this is what I need at two in the morning when I’m breastfeeding: Please have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a water waiting so I’m not scrounging for this stuff in the middle of the night while also trying to feed a two-week-old,’” she says.Prune your social space.To…
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Bird feeders are OK but keep wild birds from backyard chickens as avian flu spreads in Ontario: experts
by Sue JonesWith 11 confirmed cases of avian influenza in Ontario poultry flocks, according to the CFIA, experts warn anyone with backyard chickens to be on the alert for flu signs and also recommend precautions for bird watchers.File photo shows healthy backyard chickens owned by a family in Toronto, where a pilot project allows residents to have…
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Queen’s review of policies on Indigenous identity claims rife with issues, say critics
by Sue JonesWhile the university in Kingston, Ont., has refused to publicly disclose all involved in the review process, CBC News has learned that the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation was among those consulted, despite its role in the centre of the controversy.Queen’s University has refused to publicly disclose all the individuals and groups involved in the review…
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How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is sending shock waves through the chess world
by Sue JonesTournaments have been relocated. A top player has been suspended for supporting the war. Others have called for the head of the game’s organizing body to step down.Ottawa’s Svitlana Demchenko plays chess in Mykolayiv, Ukraine in the summer of 2021. The Ukrainian-born Demchenko, one of Canada’s top players, says the Russian invasion will have serious…
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Stars of Kim’s Convenience hope the show leads to diversity in front of — and behind — the camera
by Sue JonesThe end of the CBC award-winning comedy Kim’s Convenience last year may have silenced the voices of its characters, but the actors who played Appa and Umma still have a lot to say about the legacy of the beloved series — and how they hope it will change the course of Canadian productions in the…
Southeastern Grocers, located in Jacksonville, FL, is recalling 20,830 packages of Fisherman’s Wharf cooked shrimp because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were distributed domestically in the U.S. There is concern that consumers may have the frozen shrimp in their homes because of the long shelf life. Consumers can use this label information to determine…
As with any medication, it’s a good idea to ask your doctor about side effects and what to look out for so you can flag a negative response if you experience one. For example, drinking alcohol while taking lithium can decrease its effectiveness or increase potential negative effects like sedation, according to the National Alliance…