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In the news today: BC wildfire evacuees return home, union warned over strike deal

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:34 GMT

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today…Osoyoos, B.C., residents who fled fire head homeResidents of Osoyoos have been returning home after the lifting of most evacuation orders on the southern British Columbia town that had been threatened over the weekend by a wildfire that jumped the United States border.But most of the community remains under evacuation alert and must be ready to leave at short notice because of the Eagle Bluff fire that came close to engulfing the town as it roared down surrounding hills on Saturday night, before a wind shift turned the tide for firefighters.BC Wildfire Service spokeswoman Shaelee Stearns says the reins in the fight against the Eagle Bluff fire are being transitioned to a new management team that will be in constant contact with U.S. counterparts.Industrial board warns union bosses not to backtrack on new B.C. port dealThe union representing about 7,400 of Canad...

The fate of the American nurse and her daughter kidnapped by armed men in Haiti remains uncertain

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:34 GMT

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The fate of an American nurse and her daughter kidnapped in Haiti last week remains unknown Tuesday as the U.S. State Department refused to say whether the abductors made demands. Around 200 Haitians had marched in their nation’s capital Monday to show their anger over an abduction that’s another example of the worsening gang violence that has overtaken much of Port-au-Prince. Alix Dorsainvil of New Hampshire was working for El Roi Haiti, a nonprofit Christian ministry, when she and her daughter were seized Thursday. She is the wife of its founder, Sandro Dorsainvil.Witnesses told The Associated Press that Dorsainvil was working in the small brick clinic when armed men burst in and seized her. Lormina Louima, a patient waiting for a check-up, said one man pulled out his gun and told her to relax.“When I saw the gun, I was so scared,” Louima said. “I said, ‘I don’t want to see this, let me go.’”Some members of the community said the unidentified men...

Residents of Osoyoos, B.C., heading home after harrowing fire fight

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:34 GMT

OSOYOOS, B.C. — Residents of Osoyoos have been returning home after the lifting of most evacuation orders on the southern British Columbia town that had been threatened over the weekend by a wildfire that jumped the United States border.But most of the community remains under evacuation alert and must be ready to leave at short notice because of the Eagle Bluff fire that came close to engulfing the town as it roared down surrounding hills on Saturday night, before a wind shift turned the tide for firefighters.BC Wildfire Service spokeswoman Shaelee Stearns says the reins in the fight against the Eagle Bluff fire are being transitioned to a new management team that will be in constant contact with U.S. counterparts.The fire has scorched more than 14 square kilometres on the B.C. side of the border and 40 square kilometres on the U.S side, where it has destroyed several structures.More than 700 properties were ordered evacuated Saturday evening but the Regional District of Okanagan-Si...

Daily horoscope for August 1, 2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:34 GMT

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Full Moon in Aquarius peaks at 2:32 p.m. EDT today (11:32 a.m. PDT).Happy Birthday for Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023:You are passionate and independent and have strong opinions. You are also a natural leader and very happy in that role. This year is the time for reflection and exploring your spiritual or religious beliefs. It is a time of learning and perhaps teaching.ARIES(March 21-April 19)★★★★You can be super productive today at work or with any task that you set for yourself. You might focus on a new direction or method for your life’s path. You also might take on a new health regimen, because you feel unusually vigorous and energetic today. Tonight: Don’t criticize.TAURUS(April 20-May 20)★★★★★This is a super positive day for those of you who are involved in sports. You’ll be competitive and highly effective! It’s also a great day to shine in the arts, the entertainment world, plu...

Rising temperatures pose serious risks to workers’ health

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:34 GMT

According to new data from Copernicus, the Earth observation component of the European Union’s space program, and the World Meteorological Organization, July 2023 is set to be the hottest month on record. Extreme temperatures in southern Europe have impacted workers’ health and resulted in industrial action in some EU member states. Eurofound’s research shows that, already in 2015, 23% of workers in the EU were exposed to high temperatures during at least a quarter of their working time. On national level, in 2015, workers in Romania (41%), Spain (36%) and Greece (34%) were most affected. The prevalence of high temperatures was, and continues to be, higher among agriculture workers and construction workers: 51% and 45%, respectively, were exposed to high temperatures at least a quarter of the time. Overall, due to gender segregation in the labour market, exposure to high temperatures is an issue that affects more men than women. This 2015 data was collected as part of the European W...

Miss Manners: Can we tell the in-laws what wedding gift would be appropriate?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:34 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: How can we offer ways to give wedding gifts without implying that they are expected?Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: Am I allowed to point out that these people are short? Advice | Miss Manners: I don’t want to give away any more avocados after what she did Advice | Miss Manners: Am I the only one bothered by how the kids say no? Advice | Miss Manners: It was a bad time for me, and I can’t believe my friend was so heartless Advice | Miss Manners: In a moment of forgetfulness, I made a mortifying offer to a friend My daughter’s fiance comes from a different country. Most of his parents’ friends and family will not be able to attend the wedding, but have requested instructions for gift-giving. Registries are not common where we live, and cash gifts are the norm. Mailing checks in a different currency is not practical.We will be sending a streaming link to al...

Dear Abby: My friends are going to be angry about what I’ve hidden from them

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:34 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I’m a woman in my late 40s, and since coming out of the isolation of the pandemic (the lockdown was strict where we live), I’ve had a hard time rekindling the friendships I valued before — with my two best girlfriends, in particular.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: My parents took in my ex while I had to live in my car Advice | Dear Abby: My friend makes silly excuses for why her husband won’t see me Advice | Dear Abby: Would it be awkward to invite her to my wedding dinner? Advice | Dear Abby: I wasted five years on a man, and I want to start dating efficiently Advice | Ask Amy: My dad’s humiliating tell-all book could affect my job hunt We used to have the type of relationship in which we were very open. We told each other everything and had a lot of fun.The last two years were really hard on me. I faced a series of serious health issues, as did my youngest k...

Johns Hopkins, Inova Fairfax ranked among top DC region hospitals

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:34 GMT

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, is once again near the top of the rankings of the nation’s best hospitals and Inova Fairfax Hospital is ranked the No. 1 hospital in the D.C. area in the annual rankings by U.S. News and World Report.“Our results are intended to be a source of information, a data driven decision guide to patients for them to weigh along with other factors including recommendations from their physician,” said Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis at U.S. News and World Report.“They should be making this decision in consultation with their physician for sure … but also where their insurance will cover care, what’s convenient to them and to their family and so on.”He added it’s “just one factor in how a patient might make a decision about where to get care.”The rankings evaluate hospitals in 35 medical and surgical services across the country. There are also refinements in this year&#...

Stock market today: Global shares trade mixed after boost from Wall Street rally

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:34 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were trading mixed Tuesday, as market optimism set off by a Wall Street rally was balanced by lingering worries about inflation and regional growth. France’s CAC 40 shed 0.1% to 7,487.17 in early trading, while Germany’s DAX fell 0.2% to 16,408.78. Britain’s FTSE 100 inched up less than 0.1% to 7,701.80. U.S. shares were set to drift lower with Dow futures down nearly 0.1% at 35,662.00. S&P 500 futures fell less than 0.1% to 4,611.25. Investors were also watching for the policy decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia, which kept its rates steady. “With the RBA keen not to overdo the tightening, it seems unnecessary to hike today when in all likelihood the macro signals for hiking will look much stronger at the September meeting,” said Robert Carnell, Asia-Pacific regional head of research. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.9% to finish at 33,476.58. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.5% to 7,450.70. South Korea’s Kospi j...

Reds play the Cubs leading series 1-0

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:34 GMT

Cincinnati Reds (59-49, first in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (53-53, third in the NL Central)Chicago; Tuesday, 8:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Ben Lively (4-6, 3.76 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 62 strikeouts); Cubs: Justin Steele (11-3, 2.87 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 100 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cubs -166, Reds +140; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds lead 1-0 in a four-game series against the Chicago Cubs.Chicago has a 53-53 record overall and a 27-27 record in home games. The Cubs have the third-ranked team on-base percentage in the NL at .332.Cincinnati is 59-49 overall and 31-23 on the road. Reds hitters have a collective .414 slugging percentage to rank fifth in the NL.The matchup Tuesday is the seventh time these teams match up this season. The Reds have a 5-1 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Nico Hoerner has 20 doubles, four triples and seven home runs for the Cubs. Yan Gomes is 14-for-38 with six doubles and a home run over the last 10...