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Spanish passenger evacuated from MV Hondius tests positive for hantavirus
5+ hour, 4+ min ago (223+ words) We're stand-up, we're sketch, we're improv, we're magic, we're drag, we're format shows, we're podcasts, we're internet sensations," said Just for Laughs programmer Nick Brazeau as he unveiled the Montreal Just for Laughs 2026 lineup. "Societally, it will impact everyone seriously,…...
WHO head seeks to reassure residents of Spanish island where hantavirus-stricken ship is headed
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1041+ words) Posted May 9, 2026 7: 05 am. The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius, with more than 140 passengers and crew on board, is headed to Spain's Canary Islands, off the coast of West Africa, and is expected to arrive at the island of Tenerife early Sunday. WHO…...
Thousands evacuated from Southern Spain as storms trigger flooding
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (296+ words) "We can't take our foot of the gas when it comes to auto theft," says IBC auto policy director Hanna Beydoun, as she discusses that while they've made progress in reducing auto theft claims, it remains above historical levels. Corinne…...
Protesters denounce Israel-Premier Tech cycling team at Montreal Grand Prix
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (453+ words) Posted September 14, 2025 12: 53 pm. Protesters gathered on Sunday at the foot of Mount Royal to oppose the participation of the Israel-Premier Tech (IPT) team in the Montreal Cycling Grand Prix. In a social media post, the groups Cyclists for Palestine, Palestinians…...
Pro-Palestinian group protests Israel-Premier Tech team at'Quebec'cycling Grand Prix
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (646+ words) Posted September 12, 2025 3: 26 pm. A few dozen pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in'Quebec'City to denounce the presence of the Israel-Premier Tech (IPT) team at the city's cycling Grand Prix event. They are calling for people not to vote for incumbent Mayor Bruno Marchand…...