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Pimicikamak Cree Nation is investigating what was once the main Roman Catholic-run residential school in the area. Chief David Monias says the community has identified 85 children who died there.A group of students and a nun pose in a classroom at a residential school in Pimicikamak, also known as Cross Lake, in February 1940. (Reuters/Library…

The UN’s latest warning about the world’s climate goals slipping away is looming over a pending decision on whether a large offshore oil project will go ahead off Newfoundland, promising a much-needed boost for the province’s economy but potentially moving the world further away from avoiding climate disaster.Equinor’s proposed Bay du Nord oil project off…

It’s been a sharp shot to the top for speed skater Erin Jackson: Just six years after she hit the ice for the first time, she became an Olympic champion in the sport.On February 13, Jackson earned a first-place finish in the 500-meter speed skating event at the 2022 Winter Olympics with a time of…

The concept of a low sex drive in women—and frankly, in anyone—is often paired with many misconceptions. The truth is, sexual desire can be a pretty fickle thing for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, or relationship status. While it can be tempting to boil libido down to a biological need or innate human drive,…

Here at SELF we’re always on the hunt for the best activewear deals from our favorite brands, because few things are as satisfying as a shiny new pair of leggings or a supportive sports bra for a fraction of the price. A lot of retailers and brands are hush-hush about their marked down products, so…

Candies Tolteca of Fresno, CA, is recalling its 1.5-ounce packages of Saladitos (salted dried plums) and its 1.5-ounce packages of Saladitos con Chile y Limon (dried plums with chili and lemon) because of potential lead contamination. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that dried plums, or saladitos, containing lead were distributed in packaging…

American Gourmet is recalling bags of .99c packaged of dried plums because of potential lead contamination. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that dried plums, or saladitos, containing lead were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of lead. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH)  is warning consumers not to…

Republicans in the Senate provided six votes Tuesday that were needed to confirm Dr. Robert Califf as Commissioner of Food and Drugs by a 50-46 vote. Califf is the 25th FDA commissioner and takes over the agency from Dr. Janet Woodcock who has served as acting commissioner since Joe Biden became President. She remains at…

More than a week after a shortage of available physicians closed the emergency room in Red Lake, health professionals are weighing in on possible solutions to the northern Ontario doctor shortage.The emergency room at Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital was closed from 8 a.m. March 26 to 8 a.m. March 27. (Red Lake Hospital/Facebook)More…

The exact case counts presented in the study, which looked at the period from March 24-29, are difficult to confirm, but the tendency toward higher case numbers could have an impact on the province’s already strained health network, experts say.Quebec is no longer offering PCR tests to most residents but a survey by a Montreal…