Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress Virginia voters approved a mid-decade redistricting plan Tuesday that could boost Democrats’ chances of winning four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections that will decide contro...

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Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

New bowel cancer treatment ‘highly effective’ and reduces need for chemotherapy | ITV News
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I had to see a specialist at a crowded hospital clinic earlier this month. I wore a respirator, and I saw two other patients & two nurses wearing masks. Not terribly safe!

Femicide in the age of digital violence Decades after the Montreal Massacre, femicide remains a deadly reality in our increasingly technologically advanced but misogynistic world.

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Femicide in the age of digital violence Decades after the Montreal Massacre, femicide remains a deadly reality in our increasingly technologically advanced but misogynistic world.

Femicide in the age of digital violence | The Kingston Whig Standard

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We know it’s “not all men”.

We don’t need you to shout it at us.

Our issue is we can’t possibly tell which men will hurt us until it’s way past too late.

1 in 3 women experience sexual assault. The real number is likely much higher.

We must approach all men with caution.

Man wearing a respirator

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A simple daily routine could cut hospital pneumonia rates Regular oral hygiene could reduce hospital pneumonia risk by up to 60%, according to a new study.

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Brushing teeth could cut hospital pneumonia risk, study finds | Euronews

Opinion: World's nations need to speak up as more wars claim children Too often, news coverage of war focuses on geopolitics or its impact on oil prices — whilst ignoring the suffering and deaths of children.

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World's nations need to speak up as more wars claim children | Windsor Star

That particular shot is from the municipal spy cam on a building across the street, so the angle is not good.

Kingston’s historic Market Square on Monday, April 20, 2026

Kingston’s historic Market Square on Monday, April 20, 2026

Report notes 3 European nations reach 90% HPV vaccine uptake in girls Since 2020, the ECDC said all European countries have reported a decreased incidence of cervical cancer among vaccinated women.

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Canadian woman shot dead in Mexico, authorities say | CBC News A gunman killed a Canadian ‌woman and wounded four other people — including a second Canadian — at the Teotihuacan pyramids outside Mexico City on Monday before killing himself, authorities ​said, jol...

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Canadian woman shot dead in Mexico, authorities say | CBC News

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IDF condemns soldier pictured hitting statue of Jesus The Israeli army has said that an image circulating on social media that shows a soldier in south Lebanon hitting a statue of Jesus Christ is authentic and depicts one of its troops.

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IDF condemns soldier pictured hitting statue of Jesus

WATCH: Researchers at Stanford University modeled how many people could die or be disabled in 25 years if vaccines for polio, measles, rubella or diphtheria were no longer available.

Trump says U.S. has seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz | CBC News Iran's top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya, accused ‌the U.S. of violating a ceasefire by firing ​at one of ​Iran's commercial ships in the ​Gulf of Oman, vowing to retaliate.

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Iran vows retaliation after accusing U.S. of 'armed piracy' amid duelling blockades | CBC News

JOHNSTON: NATO secretary general ignores reality Despite NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s praise of Donald Trump, Canada and its allies recognize the U.S. has become a dangerous ally.

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Despite NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s sycophantic praise of U.S. President Donald Trump, Canada and its European allies recognize that the United States has become an erratic and even dangerous ally.

Thanks. Sunday’s fireside chat address by PM Carney should reassure Canadians that the federal government is doing all that it can to protect Canada from Trump.

Forward Guidance with Prime Minister Mark Carney YouTube video by Mark Carney

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In the style of a fireside chat in a time of crisis, PM Mark Carney explains that the U.S. is no longer a reliable partner. He lays out Canada’s response, such as: trade diversification, removing inter-provincial trade barriers, increased defence spending.

Rising waters impact Gatineau as spring flood concerns grow in Quebec, Ontario An Environment Canada special weather statement called for precipitation between 10 and 25 millimetres up until Sunday.

Rising waters impact Gatineau as spring flood concerns grow in Quebec, Ontario

JOHNSTON: NATO secretary general ignores reality Despite NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s praise of Donald Trump, Canada and its allies recognize the U.S. has become a dangerous ally.

“Canada is now the first non-European country to be granted a membership in SAFE,” Carney announced on Feb. 16. “This is a gamechanger program that means Canada can rearm our Canadian Armed Forces members more effectively and scale up our defence industries...” www.thewhig.com/opinion/john...

JOHNSTON: NATO secretary general ignores reality Despite NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s praise of Donald Trump, Canada and its allies recognize the U.S. has become a dangerous ally.

“Canada is now the first non-European country to be granted a membership in SAFE,” Carney announced on Feb. 16. “This is a gamechanger program that means Canada can rearm our Canadian Armed Forces members more effectively and scale up our defence industries...” www.thewhig.com/opinion/john...

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Forward Guidance with Prime Minister Mark Carney YouTube video by Mark Carney

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In the style of a fireside chat in a time of crisis, PM Mark Carney explains that the U.S. is no longer a reliable partner. He lays out Canada’s response, such as: trade diversification, removing inter-provincial trade barriers, increased defence spending.

Did not go over well with many folks.

Canada is pursuing a multilateral Middle Power strategy. USA is no longer a reliable partner.

Ford, province to sell $28.9M private jet 'as quickly as possible' after public backlash | CBC News Ontario is looking to sell the $28.9 million private jet that was recently purchased for Premier Doug Ford's use "as quickly as possible," following backlash days after the purchase was confirmed publ...

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Ford, province to sell $28.9M private jet 'as quickly as possible' after public backlash | CBC News

PM Carney declares U.S. ties now a ‘weakness’ in address to Canadians In a direct address to the nation, Prime Minister Mark Carney has reframed Canada's long-standing relationship with the United States as a 'weakness' that must be urgently corrected under the shadow o...

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Two of the parents I spoke to for this story are buying bottled water for their daughter’s entire kindergarten class.