NGO's working in Bangladesh to register children's births are giving hope to little girls to avoid early marriages. Bangladesh is a signatory to the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC or CRC) which...
A study just released by the online magazine Neurology has good news regarding multiple sclerosis and pregnancy. The study headed by Eliza Chakravarty of Standford University in California looked at the data...
Amid discussions in the US about health care, a protest by 9/11 responders was held in Washington, DC. to bring attention to their lack of health care support. " Hundreds of emergency workers who responded...
For those diehard hockey fans who ventured out in spite of high winds and high water Wednesday night, they were rewarded with a Nanaimo Clippers big win against the Merritt Centennials. The Centennials...
It is possible that the legendary Shangri-la site has been found in the ancient kingdom of Mustang. The ancient kingdom of Mustang is now part of Nepal. Americans, Broughton Coburn and Pete Athans,...
Raul Castro, younger brother of Fidel, continues the repressive regime denying the Cuban people basic human rights. Human Rights Watch released a report on the state of Cuba today, alleging continuing human...
The CFIA has issued a recall notice for Natursutten Liquid-filled teethers because of the presence of bacteria found in the encased liquid. A full description follows. " Full Product Description This recall involves fish and apple shaped liquid-filled teethers by...
This big storm that is lurking over the BC coast has Vancouver Island rivers on a floodwatch. Some of the Island has received over 200 mm of rain in the past couple of days. On the east coast of...
The BCHL Nanaimo Clippers defeated the Cowichan Valley Capitals in a fast paced game Sunday afternoon at the Frank Crane Arena. The final score was Nanaimo Clippers seven, Cowichan Capitals one. The...
The CFIA in conjunction with Classic Smokehouse (2003) have issued a Listeria alert for some products sold in the Vancouver, BC area. Subject of this alert are a smoked salmon cream cheese roll and smoked...
Nanaimo Raiders Junior Football Team clinched their second Canadian Campionship in as many years yesterday. The final score was 51 for the Nanaimo Raiders 14 for the Edmonton Wildcats. " The BCFC champion...
Friday night at the Frank Crane Arena saw the hometown Nanaimo Clippers win an important game against the Burnaby Express. The final score was Nanaimo Clippers 6 and the Burnaby Express 4. Burnaby Express...
The conflict between the Houthi fighters in Northern Yemen and the Saudi military has forced the evacuation of more than 200 villiages. Unicef has reported that 50 schools were shut due to the fighting as...
Recent research led by Joe Z. Tsien of the Medical College of Georgia has produced a super smart rat. While the last thing the world needs is a smarter rat, the research may pave the way for treatments in...
Homelite Backpack Blowers are subject of a recall action in the U.S. due to possible fire hazard. These machines are fueled by gasoline which may leak from the tank. Description of the recalled products follows. " This recall involves the Homelite Mighty Lite...