Listen Live

Federal Conservatives pressured to declare climate state of emergency; Angrier people at bigger risk of chronic illness as they age

Liberals force Conservatives to make decision on Paris Agreement

The pressure is on the Conservatives and Andrew Sheer to agree to declare a national climate emergency. The Liberals called on the House of Commons to make the move and support the Paris Agreement’s emissions targets. Canada would have to commit to meeting its own target under the agreement and make more reductions.

Anger linked to inflammation and chronic illness

A new study said anger is the worst emotion for your health as you age. The survey was published in the American Psychological Association and used data from over 200 people between 59-years-old and 93. It showed the angrier people were the bigger the increase in inflammation throughout the body, which can lead to chronic illness.

Huge earthquake put island nations on Tsunami Alert

Papua New Guinea is under a Tsunami Alert after being struck with a 7.5 magnitude earthquake.  The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was 45 kilometres northeast of Kokopo and the Solomon Islands are also on alert. The organization added because it happened in a remote area of the country damage and injuries should be minimal.

Continue Reading

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Canada Post to resume limited service as CUPW shifts to rotating strikes Oct. 11

Canada Post says it will begin restarting mail operations this weekend as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers shifts from a national walkout to rotating strikes.

Port Hardy residents encouraged to sign up for e-billing

Port Hardy residents are being encouraged to sign up for the district’s e-billing service while the Canada Post strike continues.

B.C. and Alberta saw largest rent declines as prices fall across Canada, says report

British Columbia and Alberta saw the largest declines in the price of apartment rentals over the past year, although B.C. remained the most expensive province for renters.

B.C. tables bill to hold vape companies accountable for health-care costs

Proposed legislation would allow British Columbia to take legal action against vape manufacturers to recover health-care-related costs. 

Construction industry applauds B.C.’s proposed prompt payment legislation

Construction industry groups in British Columbia are welcoming proposed legislation aimed at ensuring contractors are paid on time.
- Advertisement -