Carson Briere booted from NCAA hockey team after charges laid in wheelchair incident

The president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) said Saturday that the union has not heard a response from the Treasury Board yet on a proposal for a deal that the union’s team submitted Thursday night.

First Home Savings Account (FHSA), a registered savings vehicle introduced by the Liberal government to help Canadians struggling to enter the housing market save toward a downpayment, is now available at some financial institutions.Originally a pledge as part of the 2022 federal budget, the FHSA went live on April 1, but most banks told Global News they weren’t ready on day one.Institutions including RBC, National Bank and Questrade are among those who have since launched the offering this month. Others, including TD Bank and Desjardins, have targeted a summer launch for their FHSAs.So what is the FHSA, and how can you use it alongside other registered savings accounts to reduce your taxable income and save towards your first home?Here’s what you need to know.The FHSA allows individuals to save up to $8,000 per year in a tax-free account, with a maximum contribution room of $40,000.

pic.twitter.com/7W44gZQnn4 Eric Topol, physician-scientist, also referred to a study to say, documenting the XBB.1.16-linked conjunctivitis, a distinctive feature of this variant, especially seen in infantsDocumenting the XBB.1.16-linked conjunctivitis, a distinctive feature of this variant, especially seen in infantshttps://t.co/m3lNpk6OU9 Protecting children from viral infections such as RSV, flu, adenovirus, and Covid-19 is essential as they are more vulnerable due to their developing immune systems. Vaccination, regular handwashing, and mask-wearing for children over five are essential measures.

Days after revealing to her concerned fans that she's been forced to miss several episodes of This Morning due to contracting shingles, presenter Holly Willoughby has issued a health update. Having ventured outside for the first time since being struck down with the painful condition, Philip Schofield's co-host Holly, 42, took to Instagram on Saturday morning to share a snap of her dog Bailey. She captioned the snap, "And I’m out of the house!", indicating that she's now fine and well.

COVID variants have emerged. Considering all these facts, many are of the view that it is high time to start thinking about a ‘next-gneration’ vaccine.  World Health Organisation ( WHO) has pointed out that currently, there are over 500 variant Omicron variants circulating worldwide and, with every mutation, the coronavirus is getting much fitter.  So, there is a high chance that the vaccines that are in use now might become less effective over time.

Apple Inc. is planning an iPhone app to let users compile their daily activities as part of its efforts in the market for mental and physical health technology, according to documents viewed by The Wall Street Journal.

India reports 12,193 new Covid cases and 42 deaths, with active cases now at 67,556. The government advises a risk assessment-based approach and urges people to wear masks and complete their vaccination doses. Scientists attribute the current surge to the XBB.1.16 variant but say people in India have developed hybrid immunity.

Covid cases stood at 11,692. The death toll due to Covid has climbed to 5,31,300 with 42 more fatalities, including 10 reconciled by Kerala, according to the ministry's data updated at 8 am. Cumulatively, India has recorded 4,48,81,877 Covid cases so far.

As Toronto-area police probe $20 million worth of stolen gold and other “high-value” items at Canada’s largest airport, experts say the heist has elements of an “inside job.”

Denmark found much more than that when she unearthed a hoard of nearly 300 silver coins believed to be over 1,000 years old while using a metal detector in a cornfield last autumn.The coins, as per the Historical Museum of North Jutland in Denmark, were discovered close to the Fyrkat Viking fortress site near the town of Hobro, in northwestern part of the country. Read more: Great Pacific Garbage Patch now home to thriving ecosystem, scientists say The girl, who gave the artifacts to the museum, found a mix of Danish, German and Arabic coins.

Jamie Foxx’s health is on the up following a hospitalization last week in Georgia.

Holly Willoughby has shared a health update with her fans after being absent from This Morning for a week due to her battle with shingles. The 42-year-old TV presenter reassured her followers that she is feeling much better and hinted at her imminent return to our screens. Taking to her Instagram Stories on Friday, Holly expressed her gratitude to fellow This Morning star Dermot O'Leary for sending her some comforting soup and a delicious Reuben's sandwich as she continues to recover.

's Nick Thompson announced he started a nonprofit to help reality TV stars in the wake of allegations of mistreatment on the hit Netflix show.Thompson, who appeared on season 2 of and married before divorcing co-star Danielle Ruhl, took to Instagram on Thursday and announced he's a founding board member and executive director of outreach for the UCAN Foundation, which aims to «provide mental health and legal support to past, current, and future reality TV contestants.»Thompson explained in a lengthy caption that, no, he and fellow reality TV stars didn't sign up to be food and water-deprived, allegations made by several of his co-stars, including his ex.  «I signed up for a 'psychologically-based' love experiment sold as 'different from other reality shows,'» he wrote in his caption. «Love is Blind S1 made a believer out of me, and I thought the experience could work for me if I went with good intentions and stayed true to myself.»Thompson went on to say that the «vetting» process «included psych tests and evaluations, background checks, and assurances the cast members selected is 'ready for marriage.'» He also claimed being told that the psychologist that conducted his evaluation spoke to his therapist to verity the ethics and conditions of the show out of concern it would diminish his progress.

Drake Bell‘s wife Janet Von Schmeling has filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences, a week after Dayton Beach Police issued a notice that the Drake and Josh star was “missing and endangered.”Bell, 36, was later found safe by police mere hours after the notice was published on April 13. The circumstances of his brief disappearance have not been officially stated.In a since-deleted tweet that went up soon after Bell was found safe, the former child star wrote, “You leave your phone in the car and don’t answer for the night and this?” Read more: CEO praises worker who sold family dog to commit to return-to-office policy Von Schmeling, 28, petitioned to divorce Bell on Thursday in a filing to the Los Angeles County’s Superior Court.

season 2 alum Danielle Ruhl is continuing to speak out about her alleged treatment from Netflix and Kinetic Content producers while filming the hit reality series.Danielle exclusively spoke with ET's Kevin Frazier via Zoom after sharing some of her own personal experiences with  earlier this week.Danielle, who tied the knot with her now-ex-husband, Nick Thompson, on season 2 of the hit reality series, told ET that she was not offered medical or psychiatric assistance while filming the show.«When I was experiencing some medical stuff in the pods, there were no doctors. When I was experiencing mental health issues, there were no therapists,» she claimed.

Desiigner is seeking mental health help after allegedly doing some pretty unsavory things on an international flight.

Al Roker. ET spoke with the 68-year-old weatherman alongside his co-hosts of the third hour of, Sheinelle Jones, Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer, during a visit to St.

After actor Jamie Foxx suffered a "medical complication" last week, more celebrity friends are sending their well wishes for his recovery. During Martin Lawrence’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony, the "Bad Boys" actor sent his thoughts and prayers to Foxx, 55, who remains hospitalized. "Well, I hear he's doing better … My prayers go out for him every night and just wishing the best for him, one of the best that we got in Hollywood.

Apple Inc. is planning an iPhone app to let users compile their daily activities as part of its efforts in the market for mental and physical health technology, according to documents viewed by The Wall Street Journal.

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Holly Willoughby has shared a health update with her fans after being absent from This Morning for a week due to her battle with shingles.The 42-year-old TV presenter reassured her followers that she is feeling much better and hinted at her imminent return to our screens.Taking to her Instagram Stories on Friday, Holly expressed her gratitude to fellow This Morning star Dermot O'Leary for sending her some comforting soup and a delicious Reuben's sandwich as she continues to recover. Sharing a snap of her meal, she wrote: “Thank you @dermotoleary for the sweetest delivery of chicken soup and salt beef...

UPPER TOWNSHIP - Officials with Upper Township and Ocean City Offices of Emergency Management are alerting residents about a planned implosion. Upper Township says an implosion is scheduled for the boiler units at the old B.L.

Muslims gather to perform the Eid al-Fitr prayer at Amr ibn al-As Mosque during the first day of the Eid al-Fitr in historical center Fustat of Cairo, Egypt on April 21, 2023. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting.

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court is facing a self-imposed Friday night deadline to decide whether women's access to a widely used abortion pill will stay unchanged or be restricted while a legal challenge to its Food and Drug Administration approval goes on.The justices are weighing arguments that allowing restrictions contained in lower-court rulings to take effect would severely disrupt the availability of the drug, mifepristone, which is used in the most common abortion method in the United States.RELATED: The Supreme Court fight over abortion pill mifepristone: What's next?It has repeatedly been found to be safe and effective, and has been used by more than 5 million women in the U.S. since the FDA approved it in 2000.The Supreme Court had initially said it would decide by Wednesday whether the restrictions could take effect while the case continues.

Richard Glossip is pictured in a photo provided by Oklahoma Department of Corrections. (Credit: Oklahoma Department of Corrections, File) OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma appeals court on Thursday upheld the murder conviction of death row inmate Richard Glossip, paving the way for Glossip to be executed on May 18, despite the state attorney general’s concerns about some testimony and evidence.Glossip can still plead his case for clemency to the five-member Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board, which could recommend that the governor spare the prisoner’s life by commuting his sentence to life in prison without parole.Glossip has been scheduled for execution before and three separate times came within hours of being put to death.The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals' ruling said his case "has been thoroughly investigated and reviewed," with Glossip given "unprecedented access" to prosecutors' files."Yet he has not provided this court with sufficient information that would convince this court to overturn the jury's determination that he is guilty of first-degree murder and should be sentenced to death," according to the ruling written by Judge David Lewis.Glossip's attorney, Don Knight, said he will continue to seek a new trial."It is unconscionable for the court to attempt to force the State to move forward with his execution," Knight said.

Holly Willoughby has given a health update after having been forced to take an additional week off work. The presenter was due back at the helm of This Morning on Monday (April 17) after enjoying a two-week break with her children during the Easter holidays.

Mumbai, India, April 21, 2023 - Veda Rehabilitation and Wellness, the premier rehab and mental health treatment center in India, is proud to introduce its comprehensive range of services tailored to assist individuals grappling with addiction and mental health issues. With a team of over 70 distinguished experts comprising certified addiction counsellors, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other mental health professionals, Veda Rehabilitation and Wellness delivers personalised care and unwavering support to its clients.

The number of healthcare-acquired bloodstream infections in Dumfries and Galloway have risen dramatically over the past year.

States have also been asked to encourage vaccine uptake among eligible beneficiaries, counter vaccine hesitancy through community awareness, and promote early symptom reporting, testing, and adherence to COVID-appropriate behaviours New Delhi: Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written to eight states, witnessing rising numbers of covid-19 cases, to boost surveillance measures and improve hospital infrastructure. In a letter to Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, and Haryana, Bhushan emphasized that the pandemic was far from over and that controlling the spread of infection was crucial.

#Arcturus XBB.1.16 led surge continues in India: UP getting momentum, deaths are also mounting. A new sublineage spotted in few states: XBB.1.16+NS3_V13L (Delhi becoming hotspot)New Cases: 12,591

Charlotte Dawson has shared her relief as she offered her followers a health update during her second pregnancy. The reality star shared the joyous news in February that she and her fiancé Matthew Sarsfield are preparing to welcome their 'rainbow baby' after suffering a heartbreaking miscarriage.

A fisherman tests his skills from the shoreline at Fort Smallwood Park in Baltmiore as the sun rises over the Chesapeake Bay on August 12, 2020. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) BALTIMORE - Pennsylvania must minimize its outsized role in polluting the Chesapeake Bay, according to a proposed settlement agreement announced Thursday that would subject the state to increased oversight from federal environmental officials.The agreement comes after other jurisdictions in the bay’s watershed — Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and the District of Columbia — filed a lawsuit in 2020 arguing Pennsylvania wasn’t pulling its weight in their collective effort to reach a 2025 pollution reduction goal.

JERSEY CITY, NJ - FEBRUARY 25: Views of the future Skyway Park, a former illegal dumping ground for toxic waste that city officials plan on transforming into a memorial park for the hundreds of thousands of Americans who have died from the COVID-19 p TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey announced eight new lawsuits and other action against what it says are companies and individuals who've failed to clean up pollutants at sites across the state, the attorney general and top environmental official said Thursday.The suits are aimed at forcing the remediation of pollutants such as gasoline and other chemicals that seeped into the ground, Attorney General Matthew Platkin and Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette said in a statement.The sites include former gas stations, chemical manufacturers and automotive mechanics across the state, from Camden and Washington Township in southern New Jersey to Newark and West Milford in the north."Through these actions, we are sending a clear message: whether you pollute our air, our soil, or our water, we will hold you accountable. Our communities deserve no less," Platkin said in a statement.Alongside the lawsuits, brought in state Superior Court, the officials said they issued a directive to a former industrial manufacturer located in Newark requiring it clean up volatile chemicals that seeped into the ground.The lawsuits come as part of the state's efforts under Democratic Gov.

A hand sanitizing wipe kiosk stands at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S., on Thursday, July 2, 2020.

MESA, Ariz. - A man who was allegedly found by police naked after baptizing himself in the fountain of a Mesa church has been arrested.According to court documents, officers on April 15 were called to the One Life Church, located near Gilbert Road and University Drive, after someone encountered a naked man in the baptism fountain. The man was told to leave the church, but instead, he grabbed a blanket and continued walking on the property.Officers found the suspect, identified as 20-year-old Jeremiah Sykes, who said he was baptizing himself naked in the fountain.Sykes was arrested.After he was taken to a holding facility to be booked into jail, Sykes allegedly threw a sock at a detention officer and punched him in the head.

Covid was incidental. Earlier it was reported that from 9-15 April, the capital saw a total of 24 Covid related deaths which was highest in India. He said, "In most of these cases, patients had serious illnesses for a long time and Covid was incidental.

LOS ANGELES - A woman in a stolen senior transportation van, with an elderly man inside, was taken into custody Thursday morning after leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit across the San Fernando Valley.The suspect, later identified as Lindsey Gordonellyson, was seen driving erratically in a Golden Age Senior Daycare van at a high rate of speed across Van Nuys. The senior center is located in Tarzana.SkyFOX images from the scene showed the passenger side door open throughout the pursuit.

New Delhi: India reported a sharp rise of 11,692 covid cases and 28 deaths in a single day, the health ministry said on Friday. The number of active cases stood at 66,170. The daily positivity rate has reached 5.09% and the weekly positivity rate stood at 5.33 %.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump faced a judge in a New York City courtroom on Tuesday where he was formally arraigned on business fraud charges over hush money payments allegedly made to a woman who say they had sexual affairs with him.

NEW YORK - Donald Trump turned himself in Tuesday after being indicted on charges related to hush money paid during his 2016 presidential campaign. Trump was not placed in handcuffs or subjected to a booking photo. It was concluded that there was no reason to subject the former president to handcuffs or a mug shot.