Women more likely to be trapped in crashed vehicle than men, study finds

A new study out of the United Kingdom has found that women are almost twice as likely as men to be trapped in a vehicle after a crash.

B.C. premier to address retirement rumours in news conference today

The premier of British Columbia is expected to address rumours about his retirement during a media availability Tuesday afternoon.
All three levels of government, police, organizers granted full standing on inquiry

The commissioner of the inquiry examining Ottawa's use of the Emergencies Act to bring an end to the 'Freedom Convoy' protest in February has granted standing to the organizers, police and representatives of all three levels of government.
N.B. reports 3 new COVID-19-related deaths; drop in hospitalizations

Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting three new deaths related to COVID-19, as well as a drop in hospitalizations, in the province's weekly update.
Barrie woman charged with damaging police cruiser during arrest

Police charged a Barrie woman accused of being an "unruly camper" at a campground in Northern Bruce Peninsula.
Let the turtles get to the other side

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is asking motorists to brake for turtles as they cross busy roads to find mates or get to their nesting ground.
Second annual Healing Walk happening July 1st

Organizers of The Turtle Island Healing Walk have announced the second annual walk in Victoria Park on July 1.
'It saves a lot of work': Robot server delivers food, smiles at Chinese restaurant in N.S.

The May Garden Chinese Restaurant in Bedford, N.S., has introduced 'Bella' to its team -- a robot that helps deliver customers' orders to their tables.
Five-year plan aims to have 50 per cent of all plastics recycled by 2027

A growing amount of plastic litter is bleeding into the Great Lakes, impacting wildlife and drinking water for about 40 million Canadians and Americans, according to a report released by the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR).
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Ottawa rise over weekend, testing positivity up

Ottawa Public Health is reporting an increase in the number of residents in hospital because of an active COVID-19 infection over the weekend, but hospitalization levels remain low. One more person has died.