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CBC
7 hours ago
- Business
- CBC
Carney's plan to build big things; the case for moral ambition; and what a bear attack story taught an author about life
Mark Carney promised to 'build, baby, build' on the campaign trail. Today, he's meeting with provincial and territorial premiers to discuss his plans to build big projects in this country, including by fast-tracking the processes to get them approved. We'll talk about balancing the rights of Indigenous nations with the new government's proposed plans — and why red tape isn't the only hurdle holding up development. From climate change to poverty or infant mortality, the world is facing a lot of big problems. And the historian Rutger Bregman says you — yes, you — are the exact right person to solve them. Bregman makes the case to Matt Galloway that today's workforce should focus on 'moral ambition' — channeling their entrepreneurial spirits toward social problems, rather than toiling in meaningless jobs. Claire Cameron has been obsessed with bears since hearing about a bear attack while she was working in Ontario's Algonquin Park as a teenager. But when she was diagnosed with cancer, Cameron revisited the details of that attack and the wilderness environment that's shaped much of her life. In a conversation from March, she told Galloway about her new memoir How to Survive a Bear Attack, and what facing death taught her about how to live.
Scotsman
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Forfar care home invite local community to attend carnival summer fete as part of Care Home Open Week 2025 celebrations
HC-One Scotland's Finavon Court Care Home in Forfar, Angus, is preparing to celebrate Care Home Open Week 2025 with a fun-filled day with the local community at its Carnival Summer Fete event on Saturday, June 21, 2pm – 4pm. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Care Home Open Week, taking place from June 16 to 22, is a national event hosted by Championing Social Care, designed to connect care homes with their local communities. The week will provide care homes with the opportunity to showcase their range of services, provide tours of their facilities, and highlight the activities that are offered to residents. The event is also a reminder to the homes' neighbours that they are there if they need support. Finavon Court are delighted to be opening their doors to celebrate Care Home Open Week with residents, colleagues, friends, family, and the wider community. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Finavon Court Care Home will be decorated especially for the occasion and the celebration will be a chance for everyone to come together as a community, and to learn more about life at the care home. Colleagues at HC-One Scotland's Finavon Court Care Home's Care Home Open Week 2024 Wild West themed celebrations last year The Summer Fete event will consist of a variety of stalls including local crafts selling personalised items, cake and candy stalls, candles and aromas, keyrings, bobbles and gifts. There will also be candy floss, popcorn, a face painter, and bouncy castles for kids to enjoy. At the Summer Fete will also be the local Cats Protection organisation who will be attending for the third year in a row as well as a tarot reader for those who wish to receive a reading. There will also be the opportunity to take part in the home's raffle where there will be a range of prizes on offer to win including hampers. A number of food stalls including burgers and hot dogs along with a buffet will be available to choose from. A selection of carnival games created by the residents at Finavon Court will be on show at the Summer Fete for individuals to enjoy. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Claire Cameron, Home Manager at HC-One Scotland's Finavon Court Care Home, said: 'We are delighted to be able to open the doors of Finavon Court Care Home again to welcome in our local community and bring everyone together to celebrate Care Home Open Week 2025. Colleagues at HC-One Scotland's Finavon Court Care Home's Care Home Open Week 2024 Wild West themed celebrations last year 'We are proud to support Forfar, and our Open Week celebrations will provide a great opportunity to reconnect with our local community and to support community engagement which is so important to our residents, colleagues, and the local area.
Globe and Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Seek markets elsewhere: A found poem about tariffs
Claire Cameron is a novelist, essayist and author of the memoir How to Survive a Bear Attack. This poem was assembled using quotes from Canadian reporting about legislation passed in the United States in 1930, the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act. What is Canada? I Don't Have a Family Doctor To Sleep on the Street Charles Thirteen Halloweens
STV News
5 days ago
- Health
- STV News
Plea to take up vaccine as measles cases on rise in Scotland
Scotland's public health body has urged people to take up a vaccine against measles as cases are on the rise. Public Health Scotland (PHS) confirmed there have been 26 cases of laboratory-confirmed measles in Scotland in 2025. There were 24 laboratory-confirmed measles cases in Scotland in 2024 and one in 2023. Cases of the disease, which can be a very serious condition causing pneumonia and encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), are on the rise across Europe and parts of the world. Health experts are urging people to take up the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, with two doses said to be the best way to be fully protected against measles. The MMR vaccine protects against measles with the first dose offered to children between 12-13 months, and the second dose offered at three years and four months. If it's missed at these times, it can be given at any age, say health experts. Uptake of the vaccine has declined across all UK nations in recent years and there remains a risk of infection in those who are not vaccinated or not fully vaccinated for their age. Health care workers should also have two doses of MMR and are advised to speak with their employer or occupational health department if they haven't been fully vaccinated. Dr Claire Cameron, consultant in health protection at PHS said: 'As measles cases continue to increase across the world, we're working with health boards to ensure that as many people as possible are fully vaccinated with the MMR vaccine. 'Anyone who hasn't had two doses of the free MMR vaccine is encouraged to visit the NHS Inform website to find out how to arrange an appointment in their local health board area. 'We would also encourage those who are planning to travel anytime soon to ensure that you and your children are up to date with all your vaccinations before leaving the country.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Measles cases soar in Scotland as health chiefs issue vaccination plea
Measles is a highly contagious disease which is spread by coughs and sneezes. The virus can lead to pneumonia, brain swelling and death. The number of measles cases has soared in Scotland with more infections recorded in the first five months of 2025 than the whole of last year. Health chiefs have warned that this number could continue to rise as the infection sweeps across Europe. As of May, there were 26 confirmed cases in Scotland - compared to just 24 last year. Although numbers remain small, health experts fear low vaccination rates in some areas could lead to an infection spike. Public Health Scotland (PHS) is encouraging the public to take up the offer of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine. It says having two doses of the jab is the best way to be fully protected against measles. Dr Claire Cameron, Consultant in Health Protection at PHS said: 'As measles cases continue to increase across the world, we're working with health boards to ensure that as many people as possible are fully vaccinated with the MMR vaccine. "Anyone who hasn't had two doses of the free MMR vaccine is encouraged to visit the NHS Inform website to find out how to arrange an appointment in their local health board area. 'We would also encourage those who are planning to travel anytime soon to ensure that you and your children are up to date with all your vaccinations before leaving the country.' Measles is a highly contagious disease which is spread by coughs and sneezes. The virus can lead to pneumonia, brain swelling and death. It can affect people of any age if they have not been vaccinated. Earlier this year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that the number of cases in Europe was at its highest level for 25 years. WHO regional director Henri Kluge called the surge in infections a "wake-up call". He said: " Measles is back, and it's a wake-up call. Without high vaccination rates, there is no health security." Uptake in Scotland remains high, with 90% of children having two doses by the age of six. However, WHO recommends at least 95% of children are vaccinated. The MMR vaccine protects against measles with the first dose offered to children between 12-13 months, and the second dose offered at three years 4 months. If it's missed at these times, it can be given at any age. PHS has warned a risk of infection remains in those who are not vaccinated or not fully vaccinated for their age. Health care workers should also have two doses of MMR and are advised to speak to their employer or occupational health department if they haven't been fully vaccinated. Further information on how to check if you or your child is fully protected can be found on MMR against measles | NHS inform.
