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Snowbird selloff: Canadians are parting ways with U.S. properties – National

11Apr

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Snowbird selloff: Canadians are parting ways with U.S. properties – National

Over the last 15 years, grain farmer Dale McMullen has escaped the Alberta cold for sunny Arizona. But after this winter, he has no plans on returning. “The papers are signed,” said the Innisfail, Alta., resident. “I don’t want to spend another one of my dollars down there.”He and his wife sold their winter home in Phoenix. It closed this Friday.“We’ve been tolerating the poor dollar for a few years, hoping that it would get better. But now this political mess with the U.S. and Mr. Trump. It’s very, very insulting,” said McMullen, who returned to Canada last Sunday.“It was just almost like a relief to be home.“ 1:45 Trump’s tariff flip-flop overshadowing federal election campaign promises ...

Mark Carney back in Ottawa to address Donald Trump’s trade war – National

11Apr

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Mark Carney back in Ottawa to address Donald Trump’s trade war – National

Prime Minister Mark Carney is shifting his focus from the federal election campaign once again to address the impact of an escalating global trade war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump. Carney, who retains his caretaker role as prime minister during the campaign, is back in Ottawa to convene a meeting of the cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations and national security Friday morning.This is the third time that Carney has temporarily suspended his campaign as the Liberal party leader to co-ordinate a response to Trump’s trade actions.The meeting comes on the heels of a chaotic week for the global stock markets that have nosedived since Trump announced his sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs last week before hitting a 90-day pause on that policy for more than 75 countries to allow for ne...

Mickey Rourke gets ‘warning’ for homophobic remarks on ‘Celebrity Big Brother U.K.’ – National

11Apr

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Mickey Rourke gets ‘warning’ for homophobic remarks on ‘Celebrity Big Brother U.K.’ – National

Oscar-nominated actor Mickey Rourke was given a warning by production on-set of the reality series Celebrity Big Brother U.K. after he directed several homophobic comments toward fellow housemate, JoJo Siwa. In a clip from the reality show, Rourke can be heard asking Siwa whether she likes boys or girls.“Me? Girls. My partner is non-binary,” Siwa told Rourke in the footage.“If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore,” Rourke, 72, said to Siwa.“I can guarantee I’ll still be gay, and I’ll still be in a very happy relationship,” Siwa, 21, replied.Later in the episode, Rourke told fellow housemate Love Island star Chris Hughes that he’s “going to vote the lesbian out real quick,” which Siwa overheard and said to Rourke, “That’s homophobic, if that was your reasoning.” St...

Study shows new drug delivery system effective against rare eye cancer

11Apr

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Study shows new drug delivery system effective against rare eye cancer

A team of US researchers has found a new drug delivery system that showed more efficacy and improved the treatment of a rare eye cancer that spreads to liver. The multi-institutional study led by Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida, US, found that percutaneous hepatic perfusion using a melphalan hepatic delivery system may help patients with metastatic uveal melanoma (mUM) -- a traditionally hard-to-treat cancer and with usually poor outcomes. Melphalan/Hepatic Delivery System is a drug or medical device combination used for liver-directed treatment of unresectable mUM patients. This study assessed the efficacy and safety of the melphalan hepatic delivery system versus the best alternative care. The results, published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology, showed that the treatment with the...

You Can Bring Back One-Tap ‘Do Not Disturb’ to Your Google Pixel

11Apr

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You Can Bring Back One-Tap ‘Do Not Disturb’ to Your Google Pixel

Software updates are great when they make features better, but that doesn't always happen. Case in point: a recent Google Pixel update that's brought in a flurry of complaints. One of the least popular changes altered how Pixels handle the Do Not Disturb feature. Previously, you could swipe down from the top of your Pixel's screen and press the Do Not Disturb button in quick settings to toggle it on or off. The March 2025 update changed that, forcing you to make multiple taps to activate or deactivate Do Not Disturb on your Google Pixel smartphone.Plenty of Google Pixel users took to Reddit to complain about this change. Fortunately, there are easy ways to fix this behavior.Restore one-tap Do Not Disturb to your Google Pixel smartphoneThe easiest way to bring back the old Do No Disturb but...

Covid-induced immunity debt causing global rise in flu cases: Study

11Apr

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Covid-induced immunity debt causing global rise in flu cases: Study

A team of UK researchers has found evidence on how "immunity debt," caused by extended periods of restrictions during Covid-19 pandemic, is causing changes in global transmission patterns of flu. "Immunity debt" is a phenomenon where populations become more susceptible to infections after extended periods of reduced exposure. While the hypothesis was widely accepted, until now there has been little evidence to back up the theory. The Covid pandemic led many countries around the world to implement strict public health measures like lockdowns, social distancing, mask-wearing, and travel restrictions. While these steps were crucial and effective in controlling the spread of Covid, they led to a dramatic drop in cases of other illnesses like influenza (flu) and respiratory viruses. However...

Scott Moe says MLA terrorist comment about Jagmeet Singh ‘very inappropriate’

10Apr

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Scott Moe says MLA terrorist comment about Jagmeet Singh ‘very inappropriate’

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 10, 2025 3:19 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says one of his legislature members made inaccurate and “very, very inappropriate comments” by calling federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh a terrorist. But Moe says Humboldt-Watrous MLA Racquel Hilbert has publicly apologized and retracted the remark.He says the programs and policies of his Saskatchewan Party government show it’s committed to building on and embracing the diversity of the province’s people. Get daily National news Get the day...

Captain Canuck comes to save Canadians in trade war-inspired comic – National

10Apr

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Captain Canuck comes to save Canadians in trade war-inspired comic – National

A beloved Canadian comic book superhero is returning with a vengeance to ward off the threat of an unlikely adversary to the south. Fans of Captain Canuck, a Mountie-turned-otherworldly warrior known for his quintessentially Canadian attire — white and red maple leaf-adorned armour — are leaning on his image to ignite a renewed sense of pride from coast to coast.Captain Canuck first gained popularity in the 1970s and grew to represent the strength and spirit of Canada. Decades later, he has resurfaced as a symbol of patriotism in light of U.S. President Donald Trump’s pursuit of the country’s sovereignty.“All of a sudden, Canadians are looking to Captain Canuck as a symbol. And it’s basically, to them, Captain Canuck symbolizes independence,” said Richard Comely, the artist who co-created ...

Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer to be leads again in `Colin From Accounts`

10Apr

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Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer to be leads again in `Colin From Accounts`

The romantic drama television series `Colin From Accounts` has been renewed for Season 3 at Paramount+, reported Variety. Lead actors Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer will return to star in the new season in addition to their roles as writers and executive producers, as per the outlet. Brammall and Dyer expressed their excitement about the show`s return for its third season, which is already in pre-production. "We`re VERY excited to bring you season three of our show. To be honest, with the way we ended season two, it would have been weird not to make a third, so here we are. We promise we won`t leave you hanging like that again. Probably," said the lead actors as quoted by Variety. According to an Instagram post by actress Harriet Dyer, the scriptwriters have already started brainsto...

Eby directs B.C. government to scrap U.S. contracts ‘where viable’ amid Trump trade war

10Apr

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Eby directs B.C. government to scrap U.S. contracts ‘where viable’ amid Trump trade war

British Columbia is stepping up its non-tariff retaliation against the United States, amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats. The province has previously directed Crown corporations and government agencies to avoid U.S. products where possible. 2:44 Carney pauses campaign again as Trump tariffs stay on Canada On Thursday, Premier David Eby said they are now being directed to — wherever possible — cancel American contracts, subscriptions, travel plans and membership in trade organizations. Story continues below advertisement “There are many ready Canadian substitutes for American produc...