Alberta health officials are flagging the circulation of a rare bacteria known as Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) among homeless adults living in Calgary. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIn 2022, an outbreak of Hib was reported on Vancouver Island, spreading among homeless populations as well as people who use drugs. According to the Alberta government, there have been eight cases of Hib in the Calgary zone in 2025. The memo acknowledges Hib remains relatively rare in Calgary, but the "uniqueness of the epidemiology of the strain" warrants awareness. Health Canada says in rarer, more severe cases, Hib can get into the blood and infect various organs.

Music does more than merely sooth the soulI have seen how people who are almost non-verbal and suffering from severe, age-related cognitive disorder can come alive in the presence of music performed live. Recorded music, especially the anodyne offerings of institutional background music, does not have the same effect. My own go-to places, musically, are what we have come to call classical music, and, even more, jazz. Except for some more out-there jazz (especially so-called free jazz), jazz as performed these days (and in the past) is highly organized and focused. And, one more thing, two great Canadian classical performers not to be missed are pianist Angela Hewitt and violinist James Ehnes.

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Health Canada has approved the first drug specifically developed to treat moderate to severe postpartum depression, a condition affecting roughly one in five women in Canada. “A treatment developed specifically for postpartum depression marks an important step forward for maternal mental health,” said Dr. Crystal Clark, a Canada Research Chair in reproductive mental health at the University of Toronto, in a statement to Biogen. “To any mother experiencing postpartum depression, prompt symptom relief and return to more normal functioning is critical. According to the Canadian Institute of Health, one in 10 Canadians must wait four or more months before receiving community mental health counselling.

How Montrealers are giving the Big O’s old roof a 2nd lifeNewsDuration 3:49In 2024, materials making up the old roof of Montreal’s Olympic Stadium were given away to be repurposed. Now, the Big O’s old roof lives on in the shape of handbags, shelves and more.

Wegovy pill version gets U.S. approval for weight lossNewsDuration 1:59The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of Wegovy, Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster weight loss drug, with the company claiming it offers a more convenient option than the previous injectable version.

Supreme Court, RBC says it did caution DeVocht to adopt a more broad and conservative approach to his portfolio. WATCH | Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk's trillion dollar pay package:Début du widget . Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk's trillion dollar pay packageTesla shareholders approved a new pay package for CEO Elon Musk, setting him up to be the world's first trillionaire if he meets several lofty targets for the company. That’s when he was introduced to an RBC financial manager and signed an agreement with RBC for financial planning advice. Grant Thornton LLP is also named as a defendant in the lawsuit, and like RBC, has denied all allegations made by DeVocht.

Today’s beer drinkers aren’t just reaching for lagers anymore. Fruity flavours such as ‘Bud Light Lime Time’ and ‘Mango Lime’ are popular with younger drinkers, the brewer says. That’s the kind of insight that continues to shape our innovation pipeline,” Labatt Breweries senior communications director Hannah Love said this summer. Ethan McMahon, a manager at the Craft Beer Market chain, agreed younger adults often opt for fruity flavours. Experimental flavours are often brewed at the craft brewery, or found at farmers markets, putting emphasis on buying locally brewed and Canadian-made beer.

Canada and 13 other countries issued a joint statement Wednesday condemning the Israeli security cabinet's approval of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. The approval increases the number of settlements in the West Bank by nearly 50 per cent during the current far-right government’s tenure. In 2022, there were 141 across the West Bank. Smotrich’s office said the cabinet approval came on Dec. 11 and that the development had been classified until Sunday. “The continued settlement expansion is contrary to international law and puts at risk the 20 Point Peace Plan.

“It’s way taller than me, and it’s a really nice spruce tree that actually has a really nice shape to it,” she said. I think it’s a really nice, perfect Christmas tree,” Kerri Ann added with a laugh. “So we’re targeting those sorts of trees, mostly spruce trees. They’re just nicely shaped for the Christmas tree.”Once Scholz’s family tree was chosen, its days were numbered. (Kerri Ann Scholz)“It was given to me and then it followed me here through the actions of my parents.

Tunerworks deals with high-end exotic vehicles, meaning many of the headlights Hart works with are of the aftermarket variety. (Jo Horwood/CBC)Beyond the type of product being used, improper installation is a key factor behind lights being too bright, Hart explained. | Duration 2:49 The bulbs used in headlights have evolved, and there are common mistakes people make when they install their own. Those pale in comparison to modern LED headlights when it comes to brightness. New LED headlights are extremely bright | Duration 2:00 More new cars are being equipped with LED headlights that are extremely bright, producing something experts describe as discomfort glare.

“Every time, when I get an assignment, I try to do it as fast as possible because I really want to get in.”Building up a trained military force is a challenge worldwide, especially in Canada. In 2024, former defence minister Bill Blair described Canada’s military recruiting issue as a “death spiral,” because more personnel were leaving than entering. The DND’s goal is to reach 71,500 regular forces members and increase the primary reserve force to 30,000 by 2032. For an entry-level private, that means an extra 20 per cent for regular force and 13 per cent for reserve forces. Participation in an expanded reserve force would be entirely voluntary,” said DND spokesperson Andrée-Anne Poulin.

We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The coming week can be a challenge, as last-minute travellers and returning passengers navigate winter weather and tight flight schedules. CBC News has put together this live overview of the flight statuses at three major airports in order to paint a picture of how easy — or hard — air travel is for Canadians today. Flight disruptions at Canada's major airportsT hese figures are a real-time snapshot of what is published on airport websites. For the most up-to-the-minute information on a specific flight, travellers should check with their airline or the airport's official website.

Getting into the Christmas spirit around the worldNewsDuration 2:14The Christmas season took a variety of forms around the world this year, from dancing and camel rides in Pakistan and seven-pointed piñatas in Mexico, to Santas taking over the streets and canals of Italy.

The Dallas Cowboys play on Christmas tomorrow afternoon at noon, and the good news is they can’t crush us anymore than they already have this season. ODDS:Moneyline (ML): Cowboys -278 (bet $278 to win $100) | Commanders +225 (bet $100 to win $225). Experiment TimeIf the starters are planning to play, at least do the right thing and try them out in other spots. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on @1053thefan said they have no plans to sit starters for a potential better draft pick. I bet the Cowboys get up big against the Commanders backups, and we will see guys like Joe Milton again.