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Pediatricians say a lack of data released by the federal government on how the flu is affecting children across Canada could undermine efforts to address emerging issues. ing.
The Public Health Agency of Canada releases weekly FluWatch reports detailing influenza trends across the country. Last season, for example, the report found that pediatricians saw a spike in hospitalization rates for influenza at a time when COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) were also making many children sick. It helped me understand and respond. However, since October, the FluWatch report does not include information on the number of children who have become seriously ill due to the flu.
The lack of information appears to be a result of the health authority’s decision on Nov. 1 to award the University of Calgary a contract to collect pediatric data on severe outcomes of the respiratory virus.
Paramedics close the door of an ambulance at a Toronto hospital on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.Frank Gunn/Canadian Press
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Israel to fight genocide charges at International Court of Justice next week
The International Court of Justice has agreed to hold a hearing next week to discuss South Africa’s request for an emergency judgment on genocide charges against Israel for its military attack on Gaza.
Israel has announced that it will appear at a hearing in The Hague on January 11 and 12 to contest the genocide charges.
Last week, South Africa filed an 84-page application with the United Nations Court of Appeals for an emergency order stating that Israel’s bombing of Gaza and siege of the Palestinian territory was “genocidal in nature” and in violation of the 1948 Genocide Convention. I asked for it.
Hundreds of people survive after Japan Airlines plane catches fire after colliding with earthquake relief plane
Yesterday, a passenger plane burst into flames after colliding with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, and all 379 passengers and crew evacuated. Five crew members of the Coast Guard plane were killed.
Videos and images shared on social media showed passengers screaming in the smoke-filled cabin, evacuating on evacuation slides and running across the tarmac.
The Japan Coast Guard said the plane was heading to Niigata on Japan’s west coast to deliver relief supplies to people caught in the strong New Year’s Day earthquake that killed at least 65 people.
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Harvard University president resigns: Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned yesterday amid criticism over allegations of plagiarism in her 1997 doctoral thesis and testimony at a Congressional hearing, but calls for a massacre of Jews on campus precluded the university’s actions. It was not possible to clearly state that it violated the policy.
Trump appeals Maine ruling: Former President Donald Trump said yesterday that he has no authority to rule against Maine’s Secretary of State’s decision to remove him from the state’s 2024 ballot over his role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. He appealed, arguing that he had not incited a riot. She never swore an oath to “uphold” the Constitution and was not a public official listed in the constitutional amendments she cited.
Canada is committed to working with the United States on the Arctic: Ottawa has pledged to work with the U.S. government after the U.S. claims part of the Arctic seabed that Canada also claims. Global Affairs Canada said it follows the process set out in the Convention on the Law of the Sea, even though the United States is not a signatory to the UN treaty.
Teenager Luke Littler wins darts championship: Like many teenagers, Luke Littler enjoys playing video games, eating fast food, and following his favorite soccer team, Manchester United. But unlike other 16-year-olds, Littler became a sensation in Britain with his incredible success in the unlikely sport of darts.
Canada loses at World Juniors: The Czech Republic scored with 11.7 seconds left in regulation time to defeat the defending champions in the quarterfinals of the World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden, dashing Canada’s hopes for another gold medal.
Retro donuts are back at Tim Hortons: The Ducky, Blueberry Fritter, Cinnamon Sugar Twist, and Walnut Crunch donut quartet will return to the Tim Hortons menu for a limited time starting January 10, as the coffee and donut chain celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.
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Global stock decline: Global stock markets on Wednesday extended their New Year’s losses, but the US dollar weakened as market optimism over early US interest rate cuts waned and recent escalation in hostilities in the Middle East weighed on sentiment. remained steady. As of 5:30 a.m. ET, Britain’s FTSE 100 index was down 0.51%. Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC40 fell by 0.73% and 1.19%, respectively. In Asia, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng shares fell 0.85%. Japanese markets were closed. New York futures fell. The Canadian dollar fell to US$75.01.
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Editorial: “Unfocused spending, lack of respect for taxpayers’ money, lack of thorough basic controls, and empire building: these are the problems plaguing the Liberal government. Rising salaries.” is just an inevitable result.”
Charles Burton: “For Canada, government and business urgently need to work together to achieve further integration into the Indian economy and reduce dependence on China in the process. As we seek resources, our response has been shockingly weak. Ottawa needs to be clearer about where Canada’s interests lie, or there are long-term risks.”
Today’s editorial cartoon
Editorial cartoon by David Perkins, January 3, 2023.Illustration: David Perkins
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The moment: January 3, 1892
JRR Tolkien, circa 1981, author of The Hobbit, author of The Lord of the Rings.
Birth of JRR Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien may not have invented the fantasy genre, but his masterpiece… Lord of the Ring, certainly came to define it. In fact, his shadow looms so large over the genre that his subsequent works are considered mere imitations. Born in what is now South Africa, he moved to England during his childhood, and his youth was marked by tragedy. His father died when he was four years old, and his mother died when he was twelve. Learning Latin and Anglo-Saxon during his childhood inspired him to invent several languages of his own. After studying literature at Oxford, he volunteered for World War I and endured horrors on the front lines. Later, while a professor at Oxford University, he wrote: hobbit Based on his bedtime stories for children. Due to its success, Lord of the Ring, a deeper, darker sequel, based on his life experiences of religion, mythology, language, honor, courage, beautiful and harsh landscapes, death, sacrifice, and duty. During his most difficult times, his friend C.S. Lewis repeatedly encouraged him to persevere, and he wrote three books, approximately 600,000 words and over a period of 10 years. Mr. Tolkien’s domination of the genre culminated in his three highly successful film adaptations in the early 2000s. Ken Carriere
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