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03.10.2023 Greenbelt 2.0? Why Doug Ford's boundary changes in Ottawa and Hamilton could make developers rich
The same day that Premier Doug Ford’s government announced its plans to take certain developers’ land out of the Greenbelt, it also made moves that benefitted developers who own rural land on the outskirts of Ottawa and Hamilton. 
03.10.2023 Cameron Ortis is accused of violating the Security of Information Act — what is that?
A trial is underway for Cameron Ortis, who faces four counts under the Security of Information Act. The legislation is reserved for some of Canada’s most delicate national security matters: espionage, terrorism and insider threats. Here's a closer look at the rarely-used act.
03.10.2023 MPs set to vote on new Speaker of the House of Commons this morning
The House of Commons will hold a rare mid-session election for a new Speaker Tuesday morning, after the position was vacated by MP Anthony Rota last week.
03.10.2023 Northern Ontario colleges rely on students from India to survive. What if that revenue strategy fai
Colleges in northeastern Ontario rely more heavily than other schools on international revenue, notably from students from India. Developments including India suspending visa services in Canada amid allegations the country was involved in the killing of a Canadian Sikh leader show how policies and geopolitical landscapes can change at any time.
03.10.2023 More adults are taking medication for ADHD. Physicians say trend is a double-edged sword
New B.C. data suggests the rate of ADHD medication use among adults has gone up dramatically. Multiple experts say it's a trend that could be improving the lives of many Canadians — though some warn it’s a double-edged sword, since these drugs can come with health risks and the potential for dependence. 
03.10.2023 Leicester: Face masks mandatory again in parts of city hospitals
The move has been prompted by a rise in patients testing positive for Covid, senior medics say.
03.10.2023 Degree in magic to be offered at University of Exeter
The MA in Magic and Occult Science at University of Exeter is said to be one of the first in the UK.
03.10.2023 Mum fears her son could die waiting for life changing surgery
A mother tells BBC Spotlight she fears her son could die waiting for life changing surgery
03.10.2023 Crowsmill Craft Centre celebrates 10 years of helping people
Crowsmill Craft Centre in Shropshire celebrates10 years of supporting people.
03.10.2023 #TheMoment a 2,212-pound pumpkin went on tour and won 1st prize
Dave Chan from Richmond, B.C., took his giant pumpkin on the road trip to California. Thousands of kilometers and 1,003 kilograms later, his pumpkin 'Momma' took home the national weigh-off title.
03.10.2023 Covid Inquiry focuses on government as stakes rise
Government decisions in the pandemic's early days will be scrutinised as the Covid inquiry continues.
02.10.2023 Republican Matt Gaetz moves to oust House Speaker, setting up potential showdown
U.S. Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz filed a resolution late Monday to oust Kevin McCarthy, the Republican House Speaker, setting up a likely showdown vote in the U.S. House of Representatives in the days ahead.
02.10.2023 Remember this botched Spanish fresco? An opera about it just hit the stage in Vegas
Behold The Man, a musical opera, tells the story of Cecilia Giménez, an elderly church parishioner who inadvertently changed the course of her town's history
02.10.2023 UN approves Kenyan-led multinational force to combat gang violence in Haiti
The United Nations Security Council voted Monday to send a multinational force to Haiti led by Kenya to help combat violent gangs in the troubled Caribbean country.
02.10.2023 Marriage equality eludes Japan's same-sex couples
Japan offers same-sex couples no clear legal protection, leaving them feeling nearly invisible.
02.10.2023 CRTC registration for podcasts and streaming companies draws criticism
Canada's broadcasting regulator is obligating online streamers and podcast companies to provide registration information to them. But the new requirements are also inviting speculation that heavier regulation of content from online streamers and podcast companies is coming.
02.10.2023 Young and old pick up paddles and get active at U.S. National Mall
A patch of the National Mall in Washington was temporarily transformed to host several pickleball courts last week, allowing people of all ages and experience levels to take part and try their hand — and paddles — for a bout of fun. Pickleball is currently the fastest growing sport in the U.S., and its low bar of entry makes it easy for the elderly to participate and maintain an active lifestyle.
02.10.2023 'This team is built for the playoffs': Blue Jays confident entering wild-card opener
Buoyed by a late-season motivational chat from outfielder George Springer, the confidence is high around the playoff-bound Blue Jays. "George came around to every single guy that was in here, telling them not to give up, to keep going," closer Jordan Romano says.
02.10.2023 WHO backs new malaria vaccine that's cheaper, more available, but won't replace other measures
Research suggests the new three-dose vaccine, called R21/Matrix-M, is more than 75 per cent effective and protection is maintained for at least another year with a booster. It's cheaper and more available than the current vaccine, but won't replace other measures, experts say.
02.10.2023 N.B. woman meets her Mississippi bone marrow donor a decade after donation
The pair spent the weekend together getting to know each other more.
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