It's almost second nature for doctors to toss aside a suture kit once they've patched up a patient. But as those instruments join a pile of medical waste in an industry already heavy with single-use items, one U.K. hospital is pivoting to reusing them. Pilot program is aimed at reducing …
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Israel’s Netanyahu in hospital to receive pacemaker amid judicial reform turmoil
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said early Sunday he was going to the hospital for an emergency procedure to receive a pacemaker, but vowed to press ahead with his controversial judicial overhaul plan. Justice Minister Yariv Levin, a top supporter of the reforms, to stand in as PM Israeli Prime …
Read More »Military, international resources help fight hundreds of B.C. wildfires
Hundreds of international firefighters and army personnel are helping fight more than 400 wildfires across B.C. on Saturday. More than 500 international firefighters in province, with highway closures and evacuation orders in place Hundreds of international firefighters and army personnel are helping fight more than 400 wildfires across B.C. on …
Read More »Military, international resources help fight B.C. wildfires as more evacuation orders, alerts issued
Hundreds of international firefighters and army personnel are helping fight more than 400 wildfires across B.C. on Saturday. More than 500 international firefighters in province, with highway closures and evacuation orders in place Hundreds of international firefighters and army personnel are helping fight more than 400 wildfires across B.C. on …
Read More »PBBM reports to nation today
READY FOR THE REPORT. A giant banner of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) hangs at the entrance of the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City, where President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will deliver his second SONA on Monday. Joan Bondoc President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his second State …
Read More »San Juan lechon resto tops first Pulutan Festival
WINNING DISH. This mouth-watering serving of Cebu lechon from San Juan shop Mambo’s Lechon bested 49 other vendors that participated in the Pulutan Fest 2023 on Saturday. Photo via Facebook A San Juan-based restaurant serving Cebu lechon was hailed the Pulutan of the Year (Influencer’s Choice) in the first-ever Pulutan …
Read More »‘Wherever you are Dev, I hope you can feel the love,’ says brother during memorial for B.C. wildfire fighter
A memorial procession and service was held Saturday afternoon for Devyn Gale who died last week fighting a wildfire near Revelstoke, B.C. Devyn Gale died during 3rd season with the B.C. Wildfire Service after being struck by a falling tree A memorial procession and service was held Saturday afternoon for …
Read More »Search continues in Nova Scotia for 4 missing people after empty truck found in flooded field
The search for two children, a youth and a man, who are missing in the West Hants area of Nova Scotia after their vehicles became submerged in floodwaters, is continuing into its second day Sunday. 2 children, a youth and a man are missing in the West Hants area of …
Read More »‘All hands on deck’ in search for 4 people missing in N.S. after floods
Four people — including two children and a youth — were still missing days after devastating flooding in Nova Scotia, as hundreds of people were forced to flee a campground Monday on the province's South Shore. 2 children, a youth and a man are missing in the West Hants area …
Read More »Two victims of N.S. floods identified as families mourn
Two people who died during a torrential rainstorm last weekend in rural Nova Scotia have been identified as Natalie Harnish, 6, and Nicholas Holland, a local performer known for his lifelong passion for music. Natalie Harnish, 6, and Nicholas Holland died during a torrential rainstorm last weekend A six-year-old girl …
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