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Hamilton Spectator
14 hours ago
- Health
- Hamilton Spectator
These are the common dangers Toronto ER doctors say kids should avoid: ‘The risk is simply not worth it'
A bike ride to the local pool. A perfectly executed plunge off the diving board. An evening spent in the backyard, locked in competition with the kids next door to see who boasts the best trampoline tricks. A day in the life of a child is all about balancing recreation and risk. And while many activities, like unsupervised swimming, are likely to already be on the minds of parents, others may come as a surprise. The Star spoke to some of Toronto's pediatric emergency medicine physicians about some of the fun but dangerous activities they advise against. Here are some of the biggest hazards to avoid to ensure kids stay safe. Pools and natural bodies of water, like lakes or oceans, are rife with risk, said Dr. Steve Lin, interim chief at St. Michael's Hospital Department of Medicine. 'Particularly ones that have no adult or lifeguard supervision,' Lin said in an interview. 'Those are always going to be an issue over and over.' Children must always wear certified lifejackets, said Dr. Natasha Collia, an emergency room doctor at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children. 'Not one of those ones that just goes around the neck — and no floaties around the arms, because those won't keep your child's head above water,' Collia said in an interview. Slips and trips, whether on the pool deck, beach or shore, also pose risk of head and neck injuries when playing near water. Kids clamber over an empty lifeguard station at Marie Curtis Park, near Lake Shore Boulevard and Brown's Line. 'Biking in general but more so biking without a helmet,' Lin said. While Ontario law requires anyone under 18 to don a helmet while biking, Lin said he still sees a significant number of head injuries sustained by kids riding without one. Parachute Canada, a Toronto-based non-profit aimed at reducing preventable injury, estimates brain injuries as the number one cause of serious injury and death for children on bicycles. Four of five brain injuries could be avoided by a properly fitted helmet, it says. Riders should avoid the roads and stick to bike lanes where possible, said Lin. 'That's another really big one.' There are few things Collia recommends against altogether, but trampolines are one of them. Most parents don't realize the dangers that come with the spring-loaded devices. According to Parachute, an average of more than 1,200 Canadians under 17 suffer injuries on backyard trampolines and at trampoline parks every year. 'The risk is simply not worth it,' she said. 'It really is one of those pieces of equipment that leads to any kind of injury. We're talking head, neck and extremities.' If parents opt to allow their children on the trampoline, Collia insists it should not be set up near any structures that they could bump into. Having more than one person jumping at the same time is also ill-advised. Collia said she often sees parents allowing their children on toboggans or sleds unprotected. 'I watch these kids go down a hill without a helmet and it's just like, 'what are you thinking?' ' she said. Even with a helmet, high speeds and a lack of control make toboggans and sleds a dangerous choice. 'We've seen an increase in kids getting creative — doing things like going down head first, belly down,' she said. 'Now your head's the first thing that's going to hit, or, if your belly is on the ground, you're considering chest and abdominal injuries.' Electric scooters may be prohibited in Toronto — and provincially for anyone under the age of 16 — but a growing number of kids are still using them to get around. Over the past five years, data from Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children shows a steady increase in the number of youth reporting to the emergency room following e-scooter crashes. Head injuries are some of the most common sustained by e-bike and e-scooter riders, said Collia, but they're not the only risk. 'I've had a scooter impaled into someone's chest,' she said. 'Or kids go over the handlebars and they get injuries to the abdomen, where they have bleeds due to spleen or liver injuries.' Collia recommends parents keep their young kids off ATVs as well, regardless of helmet use. 'Kids' bodies are just not built for things like this — I hate to say it, but they just fly.' Over the past five years, Torontohas seen a steady increase in the number of patients reporting While parents may already be aware that things like swimming pose risks to their children, Collia has a number of lesser-known activities that are dangerous for children. Inflatable bouncy castles, for example. Last year, Collia said she treated multiple children in the emergency room after an inflatable castle deflated and collapsed on a kids' birthday party. 'I don't even know why they exist,' Collia said. 'These things tip, they deflate, they collapse. 'Imagine, if that whole thing was on top of a child, how easy it will be for them to get trapped,' she added. Lawn mowers are another. The household device can be especially dangerous if you have multiple kids, Collia said. 'If an older one is using the equipment or learning how to use the equipment, it's very easy for a younger child to just get in the way or climb on it.' And maybe the least recognized? Shopping carts, said Collia. Oftentimes, people don't realize how unstable the carts are. 'All it takes is for them to reach or bend over the side and either the whole cart flips over or they fall out,' she said. 'Those are the big ones that I think parents need to really think about that they might not always.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
RTHK
a day ago
- Climate
- RTHK
MTR suspends open-air services leaving some stranded
MTR suspends open-air services leaving some stranded Train services on exposed, open-air sections were halted, while underground lines maintained limited operations. Photo: RTHK Dozens of commuters were stranded at Kowloon Tong Station on Sunday, after strong winds associated with Typhoon Wipha led the Observatory to issue the Increasing Gale Signal No.9 at 7.20 am before raising it to the maximum No. 10 Hurricane Signal two hours later. Once the No.9 Signal is issued, MTR train services on exposed and open-air sections are suspended. That includes East Rail Line services to the Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau border crossings. Underground lines maintain limited operations. "I already know that the weather here isn't going to be good, so I didn't plan a longer stay here. Just to stay a couple of days to meet some friends. It's just maybe I am so lucky that I get this severe weather. I haven't come up with an idea yet. It is what it is," said a woman surnamed Wang, who was struggling with her luggage. A passenger surnamed Lin said she had hit a dead end trying to return to the mainland. As hotel prices soared, she said she was desperate to leave. "I'm completely overwhelmed. We can't get back! Our flight was scheduled for this morning but last night we were informed that it would be cancelled. Then we thought we could take the High Speed Rail to Shenzhen instead but those train services are suspended too. We have no choice," she said. The Disneyland Resort Line, Airport Express, Light Rail, and all MTR bus services also ceased operations. All morning trips and some of the afternoon trips for High Speed Rail train services between Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and the mainland were cancelled or had their departing station changed.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
‘Exploitative': Viral TikTok trend under fire from experts
A woman stumbles out of a dingy public toilet at a park in Perth's northern suburbs. Visibly shaken, she admits she was in the bathroom with a couple of 'junkies' and had just copped a 'couple of punches'. Then, a stranger with a microphone pounces. He is followed by two cameramen who film her as she staggers around in bare feet with torn clothing, messy hair and missing teeth. The four-minute video — titled 'Traphouse' — attracted almost 1 million views after it was posted to social media platform TikTok last month. It exposes a helpless young woman at her weakest and most vulnerable. The shocking video is just one of dozens of controversial interview-style clips posted by Perth comedian and content creator, Jasky Singh, better known as 'Mr Sikkant'. Perth comedian and content creator Jasky Singh - username @MrSikKant - has gone viral for his controversial TikTok videos Unknown Credit: Unknown / TikTok And he's not alone. Instagram and TikTok feeds are flooded with thousands of crass videos where content creators ambush the public with Punk'd-style questions for the sake of clicks and clout. Perth content creator Cynthia Lin — username ' — has amassed over 1.4 million likes for her street interviews, interrogating locals with questions like, 'what is your favourite Australian beer?' and 'where is the best place to hang out in Perth?' In one video, Lin speaks with an Indigenous woman — who appears to be under the influence of drugs — with missing teeth and distressed, ragged clothing. The woman is filmed speaking erratically, while grinding her jaw and clumsily attempting to put on her shoe. And in another video, Lin is filmed attempting to interview a man who appears to be homeless. Local content creator Cynthia Lin - username @ - has gone viral for her vox pop-style videos. Unknown Credit: Unknown / TikTok Aussie DJ duo 'Bread Gang' have also gone viral for their shocking vox pop-style videos, speaking with people at nightclubs and music festivals who are clearly under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The pair — who are on the hunt for the world's 'loosest' city — almost exclusively film people who are heavily intoxicated, asking party-goers, 'Tell me something your mum doesn't know'. In one clip one woman says, 'my mum doesn't know that I do drugs and I'm completely wired out of my head'. Another confesses to sleeping with her mother's step-cousin, while one man admits to 'eating pingers (ecstasy) all day.' Both Lin and Bread Gang have been contacted for comment. Aussie DJ duo "Bread Gang" have gone viral for their shocking vox pop-style videos, talking to people at nightclubs and music festivals across the globe who are under the influence of drugs and alcohol. breadgangtv_ Credit: breadgangtv_ / TikTok ESafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said she was aware of 'growing concerns' regarding street interview content that 'appeared to exploit or humiliate' other people. 'Just because something may be technically legal does not mean it is ethical,' she told The West. 'In other words, just because you can, doesn't mean you should. 'Technology and social media are evolving rapidly, making it easier to film and post without consent, often at the expense of those least able to protect themselves. 'Whether as creators or consumers, we all have a responsibility to not dehumanise people or treat moments of distress as entertainment.' While most of Singh's videos are free, 'extended' and 'uncut' versions are available to fans who pay a monthly subscription fee. Singh has recently come under fire for his provocative street interviews, which predominantly involve him speaking to people from marginalised communities. Many of his subjects appear to be under the influence of drugs and or alcohol, homeless or living with a mental health condition. In another video, titled 'Koondoola King', Singh films Robert, a young First Nations man who admits he hasn't slept in nine days because he's 'been on drugs for days'. 'I had like seven shots last night, that's why I need to f... off home to my woman and smoke two more cones,' he says. And in a 35 minute-long YouTube video, titled 'Mandurah: The methiest place in Australia', Singh interviews dozens of locals, asking where and how he can buy meth. Comedian and TikToker Jasky Singh is famous for his vox pop-style interviews with people in the WA community Andrew Ritchie Credit: Andrew Ritchie / The West Australian Singh's videos have sparked fierce debate, with some accusing the 39-year-old creator of exploiting society's most vulnerable. 'You enjoy exploiting the unfortunate for views? Cringe,' a comment on one of the video says. Others said, 'This one feels weirdly exploitative' and, 'Are you serious? Leave them tf alone.' But Mr Singh has hit back at suggestions he is reinforcing negative stereotypes, insisting he is casting a spotlight on underprivileged communities. People, he argues, are rarely given a platform in mainstream media. 'It's unfair to say, 'You shouldn't talk to someone who's a battler' . . . (because) sometimes these are people that never get anyone speaking to them,' he told The West Australian. 'These are people that are typically ignored, so we go, 'Hey, this person has an interesting story'. 'Are we not interested to know how they got into that situation? Are we not interested in potentially helping them? 'Not sharing their stories is probably worse, because (you would be) ignoring that side of society. 'People can jump on and say, 'You're exploiting them', but how often do these people even talk to these people? I guarantee you, never.' Singh added he did not film if he knew the subject was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 'I'm not actively (filming) when I know someone's under the influence or someone is on some sort of drug,' he said. 'Sometimes there is a moment where I go, 'Look, this person may not be in their right senses'. 'But then I ask them, 'What has put you in this situation? What are you doing?'' He also said he received 'everyone's consent'. 'We make sure that they're happy and know where (the video) is going,' he said. While it is unclear how much Singh makes from his videos, Word of Mouth Agency director Adam Perich said influencers and content creators generally could earn anywhere between $500 and $20,000 per paid partnership post. 'If you're looking at large-scale (influencers and content creators) in America, they can earn up to $300,000 per post,' he said. 'That's obviously a large scale compared to Perth or Australia, where they might be getting $500 up to $20,000.' Mr Perich said content creators were focused on producing 'valuable, entertaining and educational content'. 'Their main goal is creating quality material that's resonating with audiences ... the content is essentially going to be relatable to people that are in a certain area or location,' he said. 'The biggest thing is probably their personal branding, so if they ever do another venture like own another business ... it will drive brand awareness, because (the audience) has trust in that individual. 'Content creators get paid partnerships, but it's more in exchange (so the brand) can use that content to re-purpose it to sell.' In Australia, it is legal to film other people in a public place. Comedian and TikToker Jasky Singh is famous for his vox pop-style interviews with people in the WA community Andrew Ritchie Credit: Andrew Ritchie / The West Australian Singh agreed there was a 'fine line' between comedy and making a mockery out of someone and admitted there had been times where he had overstepped. 'There are times where I've probably put out something where it was at the expense of the person and I felt not OK about it,' he said. 'I said, 'Hey, let's learn from this because (the video) is already out . . . let's try and get better'. 'Unfortunately, comedy is a fine line where sometimes the joke is at the expense of a person, but you can't see that until the video is posted because you were having a laugh at them.' But Singh denied he was exploiting vulnerable people for the sake of content, saying everyone was 'entitled to their own opinion'. 'Everyone has an opinion, I'm not going to be changing their opinion,' he said. 'Whatever anyone's opinion is, that's entirely their opinion, I guess they're entitled to their own opinion.' Curtin University internet studies professor Tama Leaver said videos which promoted people under the influence in low socioeconomic communities, 'played into the worst stereotypes'. Professor Tama Leaver at Curtin University. Credit: ABC News: Gian De Poloni / ABC News: Gian De Poloni 'It's hard to see what a video like this achieves other than playing into the worst stereotypes,' he said. 'A lot of people don't seem to be in a sober state of mind, and so the ethics around getting anyone to comment when they're not able to make a rational judgement about what they're saying and what they're committing to by being filmed is iffy. 'I don't think this was an opportunity for people to tell their story . . . it sounds like exploiting people and doubling down on stereotypes.' Last month, another YouTuber came under fire for 'reinforcing harmful stereotypes' after he uploaded a 27-minute video featuring a homeless Indigenous man in Kalgoorlie titled, 'Drunk in Australia's Roughest Outback Town'. In the video, British creator Wendall — better known as 'WendallExplores' — speaks to Jeff, who admits he has been an alcoholic since he was 18-years-old. British YouTuber @WendallExplores has been slammed for "reinforcing harmful stereotypes" for his 27-minute-long video on Kalgoorlie. Unknown Credit: Unknown / TikTok 'Sometimes I have a quiet day, sometimes (I'm) too much on the drink,' Jeff says. 'There's nothing much to do around here, the only think is just that (drink). 'I've been sleeping on the streets for two years.' But City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Mayor Glenn Wilson condemned the video and said it risked 'reinforcing harmful stereotypes'. 'While we appreciate that Wendall chose to visit Kalgoorlie-Boulder, we do not condone the way footage of our First Nations community was captured and presented,' he told The West. 'Stories involving First Nations people must be approached with cultural sensitivity, respect and in consultation with the community. 'Without this, content like Wendall's risks reinforcing harmful stereotypes and overlooking the complex realities and efforts underway to support vulnerable community community members. 'The issues shown are not unique to Kalgoorlie-Boulder and do not define our First Nations people.' Academic and First Nations advocate Emma Garlett said it was 'disheartening' to see First Nations people being used to 'generate content for the entertainment of others at their expense'. '(These types of videos) perpetuates deficit discourse by targeting people who may be vulnerable, not want to be filmed, or who are under the influence of substances,' she told The West. 'Once this content is online is is available to the public. '(Creators) need to work with Aboriginal people in the ideation and production of content or consult Aboriginal organisations to learn about how to work effectively and meaningfully with Aboriginal people.' Curtin University media ethicist Dr Glynn Greensmith said there was 'absolutely no way' people under the influence could give informed consent to be recorded. 'By trying to generate shock or extra colour at the expense of vulnerable people, there is a price to be paid for that,' he said. 'There is a reason society frowns upon this type of behaviour. 'We do not exist for your algorithm, for your likes and subscribers. 'It looks like he is using vulnerable people for entertainment. It looks like he is laughing at people, not helping them.' Professor Leaver pointed out that content creators — unlike journalists — were not bound by a code of ethics. 'If a journalist did this they would have crossed a line . . . and there would be grounds to complain, but content creators are not bound by a code of ethics,' he said. 'If it's getting the views, then people are watching it ... which means there is an audience to be found. 'Even if people consume this and write a comment that says, 'Oh this is terrible', they've still made an effort to watch it and comment. 'It's not as straightforward as saying this is somehow morally reprehensible ... it's a really difficult thing around social media and ethics.'
India.com
2 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
‘China firmly opposes…': Beijing's FIRST reaction after US labels Pakistan-backed The Resistance Front as global terror outfit following Pahalgam attack
China has strongly condemned the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam and said that countries in the region need to work together more closely to fight terrorism and keep the area safe. After the US officially listed The Resistance Front (TRF) as a foreign terrorist group, China supported the decision. A spokesperson from China's Foreign Ministry, Lin Jian, said it was a helpful step in stopping terrorist threats. When asked about the U.S. action, Lin said, 'China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism and strongly condemns the terrorist attack that occurred on April 22. China calls on regional countries to enhance counterterrorism cooperation and jointly maintain regional security and stability,' he said. In a statement, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that The Resistance Front (TRF) had claimed responsibility for the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people were killed. Because of this, the U.S. has officially labeled TRF as both a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). 'Today, the U.S. State Department is designating The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist,' the statement said. 'TRF is a front group for Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and took credit for the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 civilians. This was the deadliest civilian attack in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks, also carried out by LeT. TRF has also claimed other attacks on Indian security forces, including several in 2024.' The statement added that this step showed the Trump administration's strong commitment to fighting terrorism. What Pakistan Said? Pakistan has said that it has already broken down the terror groups linked to the Pahalgam attack and rejected any connection between the attack and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), calling it an unfair claim. In a statement, Pakistan's Foreign Office said: 'We have completely shut down such groups, arrested their leaders, and worked on changing the mindset of their followers.' They also said that the investigation into the April 22 Pahalgam attack is still not complete, and trying to link it to LeT, which they say no longer exists and is banned in Pakistan, does not reflect the truth. 'Pakistan strongly condemns all kinds of terrorism. We don't support it at all and are committed to working with other countries to fight it.' Although The Resistance Front (TRF) had first taken responsibility for the attack, it later withdrew its claim, especially as tensions between India and Pakistan began to rise.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
China "strongly" condemns Pahalgam attack, calls on regional countries to enhance counter terrorism ops
After the United States designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO), China has condemned the April 22 Pahalgam attack , calling for greater regional cooperation to counter terrorism and ensure stability. China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian lauded the effort of the US in helping combat terrorist activities. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category CXO others Degree PGDM Leadership MCA Data Science Cybersecurity Digital Marketing Finance MBA Others Project Management Public Policy Operations Management Management Data Analytics healthcare Product Management Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Technology Data Science Design Thinking Skills you'll gain: Operations Strategy for Business Excellence Organizational Transformation Corporate Communication & Crisis Management Capstone Project Presentation Duration: 11 Months IIM Lucknow Chief Operations Officer Programme Starts on Jun 30, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Customer-Centricity & Brand Strategy Product Marketing, Distribution, & Analytics Digital Strategies & Innovation Skills Leadership Insights & AI Integration Expertise Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode IIMK Chief Marketing and Growth Officer Starts on Apr 7, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Digital Strategy Development Expertise Emerging Technologies & Digital Trends Data-driven Decision Making Leadership in the Digital Age Duration: 40 Weeks Indian School of Business ISB Chief Digital Officer Starts on Jun 30, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategy & Innovation Emerging Technologies & Digital Transformation Leadership in Technology Management Cybersecurity & Risk Management Duration: 24 Weeks Indian School of Business ISB Chief Technology Officer Starts on Jun 28, 2024 Get Details When asked about the US State Department's effort by designating The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba , as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation and Specially Designated Global Terrorist Organisation, Lin said that China condemns all forms of terrorism. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play this game for 1 minute and see why everyone is addicted. Undo "China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism and strongly condemns the terrorist attack that occurred on April 22. China calls on regional countries to enhance counterterrorism cooperation and jointly maintain regional security and stability," he said. The US Department of State on Thursday (local time) designated The Resistance Front (TRF). In a statement issued by the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, the statement acknowledged the fact that the organisation claimed responsibility for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. Live Events The US, therefore, accorded the TRF as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). "Today, the Department of State is adding The Resistance Front (TRF) as a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). TRF, a Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) front and proxy, claimed responsibility for the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack which killed 26 civilians. This was the deadliest attack on civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks conducted by LeT. TRF has also claimed responsibility for several attacks against Indian security forces, including most recently in 2024," the statement read. The statement said that this action demonstrated the US President Donald Trump administration's commitment to countering terrorism. "These actions taken by the Department of State demonstrate the Trump Administration's commitment to protecting our national security interests, countering terrorism, and enforcing President Trump's call for justice for the Pahalgam attack," the statement said. "TRF and other associated aliases have been added to LeT's designation as a FTO and SDGT pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and Executive Order 13224, respectively. The Department of State has also reviewed and maintained the FTO designation of LeT. Amendments to FTO designations go into effect upon publication in the Federal Register," the statement added.
