Cholera in Haiti
The number of cholera cases is on the rise Haiti after hurricane Matthew. (CNN)
Expert: Hurricane Matthew
“Hurricane Matthew is poised to deliver a potentially catastrophic strike on Haiti beginning Monday, and poses a danger to eastern Cuba and Jamaica by Monday night.” (The Weather Network)
Colombia referendum: Voters reject Farc peace deal
“Voters in Colombia have rejected a landmark peace deal with Farc rebels in a shock referendum result, with 50.2% voting against it.” (BBC)
Clinton, Trump poised for historic debate battle
McGill Symposium in Women's Health (Sept. 16)
Each year, the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at McGill organize a symposium to review new studies and practices in order to help practicing gynecologists, family physicians, residents, fellows and allied health professionals with interest in Women’s Health. (Website)
HMS Terror was found
The second, HMS Terror, of the two Franklin Expedition shipwrecks was found earlier this month, Arctic Research Foundation expedition lead Adrian Schimnowski confirmed Monday. (Toronto Star)
World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept. 10, 2016)
Each year, World Suicide Prevention Day has taken place on 10th September since 2003.
New agreement with Uber (Sept. 8, 2016)
The Quebec government and Uber reached a deal late Wednesday night reports say.
Barry Eidlin, Professor of Sociology at McGill University
Expert: Burkini in France
“France's highest administrative court has suspended a ban on full-body "burkini" swimsuits that was imposed in a town on the Mediterranean coast.” (BBC)
Experts: Earthquakes in Italia and Burma
A strong earthquake in central Italy reduced three towns to rubble as people slept early Wednesday, with reports that at least 50 people were killed and hundreds injured as rescue crews raced to dig out survivors.” (CBC)
Experts: Yellow Fever Epidemic in Congo and Angola
“The World Health Organization's (WHO) emergency committee on deadly yellow fever will meet on Aug.
The Great Canadian Sleepwalk – the road to good nights
"To sleep - to sleep, perchance to dream”, these words made famous by William Shakespeare, in the play Hamlet are familiar to many of us. But did you know that sleep is just as important as diet and exercise for a healthy lifestyle?
Expert: flossing
"The world woke to the smell of burning floss last week, as thunderous applause met news reports that there was, after all, no evidence for dentists recommending flossing.
Henry Mintzberg and “On the Earth, for the Earth”
Hundreds of 2016 World Social Forum participants will meet to brainstorm new solutions to climate change on August 10 at Percival Molson Stadium.
World Breast Feeding Week
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. (WHO)
