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Strep throat bug also causes flesh-eating disease, but why is a 'random game': expert

Strep throat bug also causes flesh-eating disease, but why is a 'random game': expert

An infectious disease physician says that when someone is infected with group A streptococcus bacteria, it's "kind of a random game" what comes next. Dr. Donald Vinh says it could turn into the type of illness known as strep throat.
Cape Breton U tripled its international recruitment. Students say they pay the price.

Cape Breton U tripled its international recruitment. Students say they pay the price.

Over the past five years, Navy Nguyen says she has watched thousands of international students arrive at Cape Breton University to find a town that was wholly unprepared for them.
What is the 'flesh-eating' infection that recently claimed leg of B.C. firefighter?

What is the 'flesh-eating' infection that recently claimed leg of B.C. firefighter?

A firefighter from British Columbia is recovering in a Hong Kong hospital after contracting a flesh-eating infection that forced the amputation of his leg during a family vacation earlier this month.
Pension funds improving modestly on climate but still too slow: report

Pension funds improving modestly on climate but still too slow: report

TORONTO — Canada's largest public pension funds are showing modest improvements on climate action but are moving too slowly overall, says a new report by a climate advocacy group.
Toronto area made progress but residents worry bus stop shootings will revive stigma

Toronto area made progress but residents worry bus stop shootings will revive stigma

TORONTO — For a Toronto community once notorious for crime and the influence of organized gangs, two shootings this month targeting innocent victims at the same spot, less than 24 hours apart, were more than just a chilling outbreak of indiscriminate
Auger-Aliassime bounced from Mexican Open after first-round loss to qualifier

Auger-Aliassime bounced from Mexican Open after first-round loss to qualifier

ACAPULCO, Mexico — Felix Auger-Aliassime knows Acapulco is famous for its cliff diving, beaches and bars, but the Montreal tennis star was hoping it might also become a destination to get his inconsistent game back on track.
Bouchard blast helps Oilers snap skid, clip Kings 4-2

Bouchard blast helps Oilers snap skid, clip Kings 4-2

EDMONTON — It was an opportune time for the Edmonton Oilers to rediscover their game.
Unbeaten Canada dunks Nicaragua 88-46 at FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers

Unbeaten Canada dunks Nicaragua 88-46 at FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers

MANAGUA, Nicaragua — If you don't count the slow start, Team Canada quickly assembled its second win in as many games at the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers on Monday night.
Stakusic bounces Melnikova in San Diego women's singles opener

Stakusic bounces Melnikova in San Diego women's singles opener

SAN DIEGO — Marina Stakusic didn't let rain or a scheduling delay change her focus Monday night as she bounced Marina Melnikova of Russia 6-4, 5-7, 6-1 in the opening round of women's singles at the San Diego Open. The Mississauga, Ont.
Some bundled wireless plans not as cheap as before Rogers-Shaw merger: watchdog

Some bundled wireless plans not as cheap as before Rogers-Shaw merger: watchdog

Certain cellphone plans in Western Canada are not as cheap as they were prior to the Rogers-Shaw merger, Canada's competition watchdog says.