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Indians demand government action after temperatures hit 51C

By Vidhi Doshi and Jon Boone, The Guardian, May 20, 2016  Hospitals struggle to cope as patient numbers soar and cold water in short supply after hottest day Residents of a city in the north-west of India have called for government action as temperatures reached 51C (123.8F), the highest the country has experienced since records… Continue reading Indians demand government action after temperatures hit 51C

EgyptAir plane debris, body part found in Mediterranean, officials say

By Thomson Reuters, CBC News, May 20, 2016  Egyptian military also finds passengers’ belongings, search continues for flight recorder Wreckage of the EgyptAir plane that went missing Thursday, as well as a body part and suitcases have been spotted floating in the Mediterranean Sea, according to Greek and Egyptian officials. Greek authorities have received notification that Egyptian authorities had spotted… Continue reading EgyptAir plane debris, body part found in Mediterranean, officials say

School threat assessment tool expanding in Saskatchewan

By CBC News, May 20, 2016  The Violence Threat Risk Assessment protocol tries to get ahead of any potential school violence A new risk assessment tool is spreading to schools across Saskatchewan. The Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) is a coordinated effort between teachers, principals and parents to identify threats in a school and de-escalate… Continue reading School threat assessment tool expanding in Saskatchewan

Ukrainian boy who lost legs in grenade blast walking again in Montreal

By CTV News, May 20, 2016  A boy whose legs and right arm were blown off when he stepped on a grenade in eastern Ukraine is once again walking unaided, thanks to a Canadian humanitarian mission and a hospital in Montreal. Mykola Nyzhnykovskyi, now 12, was playing with his four-year-old brother Danyo and a few… Continue reading Ukrainian boy who lost legs in grenade blast walking again in Montreal

Crews fighting northeastern B.C. wilfires celebrate snow, rain in forecast

By The Canadian Press, May 20, 2016  KAMLOOPS, B.C. — A dramatic change in the weather in northeastern British Columbia is being celebrated by crews fighting several large wildfires. Environment Canada posted a snowfall warning for the entire Peace River region, predicting at least 10 centimetres of snow will blanket the area around Fort St.… Continue reading Crews fighting northeastern B.C. wilfires celebrate snow, rain in forecast

U.S. border malls try to counter low loonie with special offers for Canadian shoppers

By Sophia Harris, CBC News, May 20, 2016  American malls that rely on Canadian cross-border traffic feeling the pinch as frugal shoppers stay home Iva Grbesic’s sister is getting married this August. That means new wedding outfits for her entire family. Normally, Grbesic, who lives in Toronto, would make a beeline for the border to… Continue reading U.S. border malls try to counter low loonie with special offers for Canadian shoppers

Seeding just over halfway complete in Saskatchewan

By CTV News, May 19, 2016  Saskatchewan farmers have put more than half of this year’s crop in the ground. The latest provincial crop report shows 51 per cent of the crop is now seeded, well ahead of the five-year average of 28 per cent for this time of year. The province says some producers… Continue reading Seeding just over halfway complete in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan below Canadian average for organ donors

By CBC News, May 19, 2016  Health Minister says too many in province waiting for a transplant to save their life When it comes to organ donations in Canada, Saskatchewan falls below the average. Less than one per cent of people who die in Saskatchewan donate an organ or tissue. There were 11 deceased donors in… Continue reading Saskatchewan below Canadian average for organ donors