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Global News
6 days ago
- Politics
- Global News
Nova Scotia provincial parks closing over wildfire concerns, premier states
Provincial parks will shut down across Nova Scotia starting later Tuesday, the government says, as the province faces a dry summer and heightened wildfire risk. With a burn-ban already in place, officials said Tuesday they're shuttering parks as of 4 p.m. to protect the public. 'We are telling Nova Scotians to stay out of the woods,' said Premier Tim Houston during a press conference. The provincial parks ban restricts the public from unnecessary travel into the forests and partake in activities including hiking, camping, fishing and the use of wood. The public will also not be allowed to use vehicles in the woods or access trail systems. While camping is allowed, it is only permitted in official campgrounds. Story continues below advertisement Private landowners are free to use their own properties but cannot host other guests to use the wooded areas of their properties, the government said. The restrictions will remain in place till Oct. 15 or until conditions allow them to be lifted. 2:05 Nova Scotian who lost home in wildfire calling for financial relief The fine for breaking the rules will result in a $25,000 fine – the same amount as the burn ban penalty, which was put in place last Wednesday. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The burn ban applies to open fires such as campfires, bonfires, brush fires and fires in chimeneas, as well as any other fire that is not enclosed and uses wood as a fuel. Non-wood burning devices, such as charcoal, gas barbeques and gas stoves are allowed to be used. The ban also overrides any permits that have been issued for industrial burning. Story continues below advertisement 'I'm losing sleep' To date, seven fines have already been issued to individuals for breaking the burn ban. 'I'm losing sleep about what's happening … as a society we must do everything possible to protect each other,' Houston said. 'The risk is very high right now.' 2:01 1 year after worst wildfire in Nova Scotia history, community thanks heroic firefighters who responded to the call Tory Rushton, minister of natural resources, said these steps are necessary to protect the firefighters as well. Story continues below advertisement Rural fire departments have raised concerns over the recent dry spell, as their worries grow about low water levels and their ability to respond to emergencies, Rushton explained. 'We've had a lot of hot, dry weather, very little rain and there's no significant rain in the forecast in the near future,' he said. For those conducting silviculture or forestry activities on their land, Rushton is urging a transition to nighttime operations to reduce the risk of wildfires. 'We are encouraging contractors and homeowners to shift their operations to nighttime hours, we have already seen some contractors make the change,' Rushton added. While the restriction is in place, people can still access beaches and parks. — with files from Rebecca Lau
Euractiv
10-07-2025
- Health
- Euractiv
Underinvesting in animal health exposes Europe to disease shocks
Animal health is intrinsically linked to human health, but it seldom gets the policy priority many experts say it deserves. Euractiv spoke with Professor Jonathan Rushton, an agricultural economist at the University of Edinburgh, on the sidelines of 'Preventing Disease X: The Value of Investing in Animal Health,' an event hosted by Animal Health Europe. Professor Rushton, a director of the Global Burden of Animal Diseases (GBADs) programme, spoke about the economic dimensions of animal health, why underinvestment in this area is a blind spot for policymakers, and what must change to prepare for the next big health threat. EV: Professor Rushton, you're known for your work at the intersection of animal health and economics. Tell us more about your role, particularly in the context of why investing in animal health matters. Jonathan Rushton (JR): In essence, I'm interested in how we improve the use of economics in animal health and livestock production. One of the areas I focus on is working out what we're losing from poor health and how much we're currently spending to manage it. But more importantly, I try to understand what that means for the broader economy, who's affected: producers, people in the value chain, or consumers? EV: What are your key findings so far? JR: Across many low- and middle-income countries, we see major losses due to mortality and morbidity in livestock, but the spending to manage these issues is minimal. That's a sign of clear underinvestment. When we feed this into economic models, we see poor animal health having a major impact on GDP in countries like Ethiopia. These effects aren't small; they can amount to significant impacts on GDP. But the main beneficiaries of better animal health are not only the farmers. Consumers gain the most: healthier animals mean more affordable and safer livestock products. EV: At the conference, it was said that animal health is an investment, not a cost. Do you agree? JR: Yes, generally that's true. But we tend to be reactive in this area. There's a lot of good work happening, for instance, freedom from foot-and-mouth disease was declared in many parts of South America this year, but we don't always communicate the value of that investment. At the same time, we're facing growing threats. Antimicrobial resistance is one, and others like African swine fever continue to spread. And there are always new disease incursions. Prevention, in most cases, is far cheaper than dealing with full-blown crises, but we still don't prioritise it enough. EV: You also mentioned that global investment in animal health is about $70 billion, while human health receives $10 trillion. That's a massive gap. JR: It is, and $70 billion is likely an underestimate. That figure mostly reflects pharmaceutical industry sales and doesn't include public spending on coordination, R&D, or education. We're still producing plenty of livestock products and prices remain affordable, but the question is: are we investing enough to make the system resilient and sustainable? My view is no. Given the importance of animal health for food security, livelihoods, disease prevention, and economic stability, I think the investment is too low. But to make the case for more, we need solid data. EV: So data is central to making that investment case. What are we missing? JR: That $70 billion figure excludes public investment and isn't broken down between pets and livestock. We don't really know the true figure for livestock health investment. We also lack data on spending by governments in many countries, particularly in Africa. We're working with the UK government in Zambia and Ghana to look at this more closely. What's spent on health services? Is it enough? These are critical questions we're trying to answer. EV: Where do you think more investment is most urgently needed? JR: It depends on the country. In wealthier regions, there's good collaboration between pharma and livestock industries, but that still needs coordination with governments. In lower-income countries, we're struggling to get veterinary technologies to the people who need them. Sometimes it's about logistics, cold chains, roads. Other times, it's about the absence of functioning public veterinary services. Even when we do invest, we need to manage it well. We don't want vets sitting in offices who never reach the farms. EV: So the problem isn't technology, it's delivery? JR: Exactly. Take Peste des Petits Ruminants. We have an effective vaccine, but it's not reaching farmers when and where they need it. We don't have the infrastructure to handle animals or run effective vaccination campaigns. It's a basic systems failure. EV: Should that be fixed at policy level? JR: It needs both public and private engagement. If we want to eliminate a disease, we need coordinated public investment. But we also need to involve farmers and the veterinary workforce. We've seen that succeed with foot-and-mouth in South America. It's not just about governments, it's about building a system together. EV: Has any work been done on the return on investment for animal health? JR: There are studies on research returns, and they're usually very positive. Cost-benefit analyses also tend to be favourable, although negative findings often don't get published. But we need more comprehensive economic data to guide policy and investment decisions. EV: What's your main message to policymakers? JR: We're underinvesting in animal health, and that leaves us vulnerable to disease and food system shocks. I'd like to see a complete overhaul of how we collect data in the livestock and animal health sectors. Surveillance systems should include production and economic indicators, not just disease prevalence. That's a One Health approach in practice. EV: If you could implement one action that would make a big difference, what would it be? JR: Invest in data infrastructure. Just like we invest in diagnostic labs, we need to invest in the systems that track animal health, production, and economics. That's the foundation for better disease modelling, economic analysis, and sound business cases. EV: Can policymakers help? JR: Absolutely. They can set standards for what data are collected, fund the infrastructure, and support training for data scientists. It's all doable if the political will is there. EV: Is there momentum behind this idea? JR: There is. We're working with WOAH, FAO, and the Action for Animal Health group. The direction is there; what we need now is stronger articulation and action. [Edited By Brian Maguire | Euractiv's Advocacy Lab ]
Sky News AU
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Logies chaos as Sonia Kruger ‘forgotten' in Gold Logie category and American star Kaitlyn Dever nominated for top acting gong
The 2025 TV Week Logie Awards nominations have been announced with a history-breaking six women vying for the coveted Gold Logie. Aussie TV's night of nights is set to return to Sydney's The Star Casino in August with a whopping 23 separate categories honouring the small screen. TV presenters Ally Langdon, Julia Morris, Lisa Millar, Sonia Kruger, Poh Ling Yeow and Lynne McGranger are competing for the Gold Logie – widely regarded as the highest honour in Australian television. The sole male star in the category is Lego Masters host Hamish Blake, who has already won the award twice in 2012 and 2022. On Monday, presenter Tara Rushton officially unveiled this year's nominees at a ceremony in Sydney but made an awkward gaffe after failing to announce Kruger. According to Rushton asked the assembled press to 'put your hands together for all your Gold Logie nominees' – with Kruger still left awkwardly offstage, waiting to be announced. 'Oh, hold on – Sonia Kruger! I am never going to live this down,' said Rushton, as Kruger finally made her entrance. 'I'm so sorry, Sonee,' Rushton added. 'That's me done.' Meanwhile, Blake told the same outlet that winning the award again would be 'the last thing anyone wants to see' and backed his fellow nominees instead. 'I'm just going to put it on record: never should someone win it less than I should win it this year,' he said. I think in this climate, in this day in age, the only guy getting up to win is the last thing anyone wants to see. 'I'm very happy to be nominated, a wonderful bunch of ladies I'm with … my god, it would be just a disaster if I won it.' The mostly female Gold Logie category is possibly an attempt by organisers to address a glaring gender imbalance, with just two winners in the past decade having been women. The relatively early announcements also give nominees a generous six week charm offensive to convince the public to vote for them for the top gong. Perhaps reflecting the dearth of scripted Aussie content currently on screens, this year's categories are largely padded out with game show hosts, competition series and reality shows. Meanwhile, the acting categories have been lumped into broad 'Drama' and 'Comedy' groups which made for some surprising bedfellows. This year, primetime soap Home And Away is in the same category as the critically acclaimed miniseries Territory. While the awards show is designed to honour Aussie performers, at least two foreign stars are up for acting gongs. English actress and Bridget Jones star Sally Phillips is up for the Silver Logie for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy for her role in the ABC series Austin. Meanwhile, American actress Kaitlyn Dever managed to sneak into the Silver Logie category for Best Lead Actress in Drama for her portrayal of cancer con-woman Belle Gibson in Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar. Check out the full 2025 TV Week Logie nominees below: TV WEEK GOLD LOGIE – Most Popular Personality on Australian Television Host and journalist, Ally Langdon Entertainer, broadcaster and comedian, Hamish Blake Presenter and comedian, Julia Morris Journalist and presenter, Lisa Millar Actress, Lynne McGranger Judge and co-host, Poh Ling Yeow Entertainer and presenter, Sonia Kruger Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter Hamish Blake, LEGO Masters Australia, 9Network Julia Morris, I'm A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!, Network 10 Ricki-Lee, Australian Idol, Seven Network Sonia Kruger, The Voice, Dancing With The Stars, Logies Red Carpet Show, Seven Network Todd Woodbridge, Tipping Point Australia, Australian Open, The Olympic Games Paris 2024, Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, 9Network Zan Rowe, Take 5 With Zan Rowe, ABC New Year's Eve, ABC Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent Guy Montgomery, Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee, ABC Hailey Pinto, Home and Away, Seven Network Jenny Tian, Taskmaster Australia, Network 10 Kate Miller-Heidke, The Voice, Seven Network Kylah Day, Territory, Netflix Sofia Levin, MasterChef Australia, Network 10 Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter Ally Langdon, A Current Affair, 9Network David Speers, Insiders, ABC Michael Usher, 7NEWS, 7NEWS Spotlight, Seven Network Peter Overton, 9News, 9Network Sarah Ferguson, 7.30, ABC Tara Brown, 60 Minutes, Dangerous Lies: Unmasking Belle Gibson, 9Network TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Lead Actor in a Drama Lloyd Griffith, Return To Paradise, ABC Michael Dorman, Territory, Netflix Robert Taylor, Territory, Netflix Sam Corlett, Territory, Netflix Sam Neill, The Twelve, BINGE / FOXTEL Tai Hara, Return To Paradise, ABC TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Lead Actress in a Drama Alycia Debnam-Carey, Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Anna Samson, Return To Paradise, ABC Anna Torv, Territory, Netflix Ayesha Madon, Heartbreak High, Netflix Kaitlyn Dever, Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Lynne McGranger, Home and Away, Seven Network TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Aaron Chen, Fisk, ABC Ben Miller, Austin, ABC Clancy Brown, Good Cop/Bad Cop, Stan Luke Cook, Good Cop/Bad Cop, Stan Michael Theo, Austin, ABC Patrick Brammall, Colin From Accounts, BINGE / FOXTEL TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Harriet Dyer, Colin From Accounts, BINGE / FOXTEL Jenna Owen, Nugget is Dead: A Christmas Story, Stan Kitty Flanagan, Fisk, ABC Leighton Meester, Good Cop/Bad Cop, Stan Sally Phillips, Austin, ABC Vic Zerbst, Nugget is Dead: A Christmas Story, Stan TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Supporting Actor Ashley Zukerman, Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Darren Gilshenan, Colin From Accounts, BINGE / FOXTEL Glenn Butcher, Fisk, ABC Mark Coles Smith, Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Matt Nable, Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Sam Delich, Territory, Netflix TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Supporting Actress Aisha Dee, Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Chloé Hayden, Heartbreak High, Netflix Julia Zemiro, Fisk, ABC Marg Downey, The Newsreader, ABC Michelle Lim Davidson, The Newsreader, ABC Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Best Drama Program Bump, Stan Heartbreak High, Netflix Return To Paradise, ABC Territory, Netflix The Newsreader, ABC The Twelve, BINGE / FOXTEL Best Miniseries or Telemovie Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Critical Incident, Stan Fake, Paramount+ How To Make Gravy, BINGE / FOXTEL Human Error, 9Network Plum, ABC Best Entertainment Program ABC New Year's Eve, ABC Australian Idol, Seven Network Countdown 50 Years On, ABC Dancing With The Stars, Seven Network The Voice, Seven Network Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight, 9Network Best Current Affairs Program 60 Minutes, 9Network 7.30, ABC 7NEWS Spotlight, Seven Network A Current Affair, 9Network Australian Story, ABC Four Corners, ABC Best Scripted Comedy Program Austin, ABC Colin From Accounts, BINGE / FOXTEL Fisk, ABC Good Cop/Bad Cop, Stan Melbourne International Comedy Festival, ABC Optics, ABC Best Comedy Entertainment Program Gruen, ABC Hard Quiz, ABC Have You Been Paying Attention?, Network 10 Sam Pang Tonight, Network 10 Thank God You're Here, Network 10 The Weekly with Charlie Pickering, ABC Best Competition Reality Program Alone Australia, SBS Australian Survivor: Brains V Brawn II, Network 10 LEGO Masters Australia, 9Network MasterChef Australia, Network 10 My Kitchen Rules, Seven Network The Block, 9Network Best Structured Reality Program Farmer Wants A Wife, Seven Network Gogglebox Australia, Network 10 Married At First Sight, 9Network Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies, ABC Shark Tank Australia, Network 10 The Real Housewives of Sydney, BINGE / FOXTEL Best Lifestyle Program Better Homes and Gardens, Seven Network Do You Want To Live Forever?, 9Network Gardening Australia, ABC Grand Designs Australia, ABC Restoration Australia, ABC Travel Guides, 9Network Best News Coverage or Public Affairs Report Betrayal of Trust, Four Corners, ABC Building Bad, 60 Minutes, 9Network Courage & Science, A Current Affair, 9Network Cyclone Alfred, 7NEWS, Seven Network Melbourne Protests, Sunrise, Seven Network Trump Assassination Attempt, 7NEWS, Seven Network Best Factual or Documentary Program Big Miracles, 9Network Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story, Seven Network Miriam Margolyes Impossibly Australian, ABC The Assembly, ABC Tsunami: 20 Years On, 9Network Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story, 9Network Best Sports Coverage 2024 AFL Finals Series, Seven Network 2024 State of Origin, 9Network 2025 Australian Open Finals, 9Network Australia v India: Border – Gavaskar Trophy, Kayo Sports / FOXTEL CommBank Matildas V China PR, Network 10 The Olympic Games Paris 2024, 9Network / Stan Sport Best Children's Program Bluey, ABC Ginger and the Vegesaurs, ABC Hard Quiz Kids, ABC Little J & Big Cuz, NITV / ABC Play School, ABC Rock Island Mysteries, Network 10
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
N.S. minister could override owners who don't want uranium exploration on their land
If a Nova Scotia landowner doesn't want uranium exploration to happen on their property, does no mean no? Nova Scotia Natural Resources Minister Tory Rushton has confirmed that he could step over property owners to let companies hunt for uranium, but he said he isn't keen to do so. "Right now we're encouraging landowners and the researchers to have the conversations, that's where it needs to start," Rushton told reporters Thursday following a cabinet meeting in Halifax. Earlier this year, the Progressive Conservative government lifted a long-standing ban on uranium exploration and extraction. Two weeks ago, it put out a call for companies to explore in three areas with known uranium deposits. Rushton has previously said that landowners have to agree, but he is now acknowledging that a rarely used legal clause could be applied if parties can't come to a deal. "They would have to prove to me that they've had the negotiations … before we'd ever intervene," Rushton said. WATCH| Property owners 'stunned' to learn their property could be explored for uranium: Rushton has invoked Section 26 of the Mineral Resources Act once in his four-year tenure as natural resources minister. A mining company asked the province last year to intervene to allow for lithium exploration on a property in southwest Nova Scotia, and Rushton granted the request in January. He said in that case, the landowners and mining company were in negotiations that had reached a stalemate. That's the only time the Houston government has used the provision. It had been used just one other time in the past two decades. "This is not something that we're looking at to be [used] on every case," Rushton said. He said he hopes landowners will want to know what's under their land, not just for the sake of mining but for their own health. Natural uranium deposits can leach into groundwater, including drinking water, and they can release radon into buildings. NDP Leader Claudia Chender said Rushton needs to be more clear about when he would intervene. "There are going to be a lot of conversations where a company approaches someone and says, 'I want to use your land,' and the landowner says, 'No,'" she said. "I don't think that's going to be an extraordinary event." Interim Liberal Leader Derek Mombourquette said if he were minister, he would never invoke Section 26, and he hopes Rushton won't either. He said "consultation is key" for avoiding conflicts as the province pushes for more resource development, but he said the government has been lacking on that front. Mombourquette pointed to local officials and landowners not receiving notice before the province opened bids for uranium exploration, and Mi'kmaw leaders not being consulted before fracking and uranium bans were lifted. The province is expected to announce details of exploration permits for uranium this summer. MORE TOP STORIES
Toronto Sun
19-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
Man linked to multiple slayings found after absconding from CAMH
James Rushton, 43, who was found not criminally responsible for father's 2019 death, located by cops Monday James Rushton, 43, walked away from CAMH on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Queen and Ossington in Toronto. Photo by Police handout The man found by police after walking away from a downtown psychiatric ward was responsible for the death of two people — including the 2019 stabbing death of his father. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account James Rushton, 43, absconded from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) at Queen St. W. and Ossington Ave. Sunday at around 3:30 p.m. He was located by police Monday afternoon and returned to custody. He was found not criminally responsible for the October 2019 second-degree murder of his father Thomas Denney, 62. According to media reports, police found Rushton at the time near King St. and University Ave. — incoherent and covered with blood — after repeatedly stabbing his father. Denney's murder came two years after Rushton was convicted of bashing his father's head with a rock, a crime for which he was sentenced to time served for his 200 days of pretrial custody. At the time of that May 2017 attack, Rushton had been released on a recognizance while facing charges from the previous November of robbery, failure to comply with probation conditions and possession of the proceeds of crime. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He was also convicted in the 2000s for domestic violence against his sister and a former partner. In 2019, Rushton reportedly told arresting officers that his father was the devil and that he'd killed before. In 2005, he was sentenced to 5 1/2 years in prison on a manslaughter conviction after sucker-punching a man who allegedly pulled on a female acquaintance's blouse — with the judge noting he was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine at the time. His victim died after a single punch, court documents stated. Freed in 2008 on a statutory release, he was sent back to prison to complete his full term after he admitted to using crack. A 2008 parole board document, obtained by the Toronto Sun, highlights Rushton's history of drug- and booze-fuelled violence. bpassifiume@ X: @bryanpassifiume Read More
