More people in the US and Canada are dying from common prescription painkillers than from overdoses of heroin and cocaine combined, a study reveals.
The federal government approved the controversial Northern Gateway Project Tuesday creating a stir amongst critics. The decision is subject to 209 conditions recommended by the National Energy Board and further talks with aboriginal communities.
Four individuals were struck by lightning on a golf course north of Toronto Tuesday, said York Regional Police.
Today, Health Minister Terry Lake, along with local MLAs and representatives from Fraser Health and the Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation, officially opened Surrey Memorial Hospital’s critical care tower, which is a part of the hospital’s $512-million redevelopment and expansion project.
Jim Iker, president of the BC teachers' union said a full-scale strike scheduled for Tuesday is imminent after the government squandered the opportunity to negotiate a contract on the weekend.
KFC is looking into allegations that an employee in Jackson, Miss. asked a three-year-old girl to leave the restaurant because her facial injuries were disturbing other customers.