Laura Eamon’s first go at university consisted of a lot of partying, which led her to drop out. Sober for more than 8 years, she’s now the recipient of a prestigious $35K scholarship.Saint Mary’s University student Laura Eamon credits her academic success to her sobriety. She dropped out of university in early 2013. She has…
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If you’re not familiar with collaborative robots, or cobots, they are industrial robots designed to work safely alongside humans. The idea is…
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Injunction sought against EPA regarding ban on farm pesticide chlorpyrifos
by Sue JonesIf you’ve ever had to “walk the beans,” you probably appreciate the use of the farm pesticide chlorpyrifos, which the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last August said it will ban growers from using around food crops in the future. Agricultural groups are seeking a court injunction against the ban and as recently as this past…
Deciding to start a business can be life-changing, and it could be one of the best choices you have ever made. It’s…
If you’re concerned, you can ask about any tests you might need, which can include an A1C test to measure average blood sugar over three months and a fasting plasma glucose test to look at your blood sugar at a single point in time, per the U.S. National Library of Medicine. This will also alert…
For many people, their own wedding is one of the most important days in their lives. The fabulous ceremony and then a…
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Study estimates Quebec recorded up to 32,000 new daily COVID-19 infections last week
by Sue JonesThe exact case counts presented in the study, which looked at the period from March 24-29, are difficult to confirm, but the tendency toward higher case numbers could have an impact on the province’s already strained health network, experts say.Quebec is no longer offering PCR tests to most residents but a survey by a Montreal…
If you find yourself shaking your fists at the sky, demanding to know the truth behind the causes of ulcerative colitis (UC), you’ve probably had your fair share of less-than-pleasant bathroom time.Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and it’s more common than you might think. The National Institute of Diabetes and…
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COVID-19 May Cause These Long-Term Heart Complications, According to New Research
by Sue JonesNew research published in the journal Nature Medicine has found that people with COVID-19 may be at “substantial” risk of heart complications for at least one year following testing positive. The heart complications can include blood clots, irregular heart rhythm, inflammation, heart attack, and heart failure. In some cases, the complications have even resulted in…
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Latin musicians are creating a space in Canada, but some say there isn’t enough support
by Sue JonesWhile Latin artists and their music have made their way to the top of the charts over the years, many based in Canada say so much more can be done to promote their music at home.Canadian Latin artists Cruzito, left, Chantel Collado, middle, and Alex Cuba, right, share their experiences in the Canadian music industry.…