Can a blood test tell patients if their cancer is coming back? Researchers are on it
Researchers at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto are working on a large trial to determine if a blood test can detect tiny amounts of cancer remaining after patients have been treated.
Lead investigator Dr. Lillian Siu says smaller studies around the world have shown evidence that cancer DNA can show up in the blood in amounts too small to be identified by CT scans.
But large-scale studies are needed to prove that so Siu and her team are enrolling 7,000 patients who have completed their radiation, chemotherapy or other
Canada says there’s no basis for Trump’s forced labour tariffs
WASHINGTON — The Canadian government told the Trump administration new legislation combating forced labour in supply chains should shield Canada from new tariffs.
In a written submission to the United States Trade Representative’s office, the Government of Canada said it “remains committed to working closely with the United States to eradicate forced labour from global supply chains.”
“In light of Canada’s existing prohibition, complementary supply chain transparency measures, newly introduced standalone forced labour import legislation and continued commitment to Canada-U.S. co-operation
Carney defends appointment of his principal secretary to Senate
ANKARA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending the appointment of his principal secretary Tom Pitfield to the Senate.
Pitfield, a longtime Liberal strategist, was one of four new appointments announced Tuesday, as the prime minister drops the non-partisan criteria for appointments to the upper chamber.
Carney told reporters on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey that Pitfield is an entrepreneur and philanthropist with strong knowledge about technology.
Also appointed to the upper chamber was Conservative MP Richard Martel.
A spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed
Carney says NATO spending shift underway amid Trump pressure on allies
ANKARA — NATO countries are bolstering their militaries after U.S. President Donald Trump “won the argument” on defence spending, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday.
Trump has long said allies don’t spend enough on defence and that the U.S. has carried more than its fair share of NATO’s defence spending burden.
Carney told reporters in Turkey on the last day of the summit that Trump is looking to shift that burden — something former U.S. president Barack Obama had sought as well
Oil prices jump more than 6% after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’
Oil prices surged more than 6% after U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is “over,” though he will allow talks to continue.
Trump made the comments following U.S. strikes on Iran in reaction to attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of Brent crude oil jumped 6.3% to$78.80 a barrel. U.S. benchmark crude surged 6.4% to $75.00
DNA evidence from Charlie Kirk assassination disputed by defendant’s lawyers
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are expected to keep questioning the reliability of DNA testing that prosecutors said links the defendant to the suspected murder weapon when a weeklong hearing continues Wednesday.
A member of Tyler Robinson’s defense team interrogated a DNA analyst from the FBI on Tuesday about the techniques she used to connect Robinson to a rifle found wrapped inside a towel at Utah Valley University, where Kirk was shot in September while speaking to a crowd.
Defense lawyer Michael
‘The Pitt’ and ‘Pluribus’ are poised to compete for top honors as Emmy nominations are announced
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Pluribus” could be a record-setting freshman, “The Pitt” could have a dominant sophomore season and “Hacks” is set for a graduation celebration as Emmy nominations are announced Wednesday morning.
Recent winners Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller are set to name the nominees at the Television Academy in Los Angeles. The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards , airing on NBC, will be held Sept. 14 at the Peacock Theater, the longtime Emmys home that will
Iran and U.S. trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question
Iran targeted American military sites in the Gulf on Wednesday after the U.S. launched strikes on several places in Iran and reinstated sanctions on its oil sales. Washington said it was responding to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The crossfire raised fears that the war in Iran could reignite, and U.S. President Donald Trump fueled those concerns by saying that the interim agreement to pause fighting was “over,” although he added that he would allow negotiations to continue.
Attacks have repeatedly threatened the
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash with vehicle in Brampton
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured after a collision with a vehicle in Brampton Tuesday night.
Peel police were called to Bovaird Drive and Mississauga Road just before 9 p.m.
The male motorcyclist was taken to a trauma centre with serious injuries.
The westbound lanes of Bovaird were closed between Mississauga and Coolhurst Avenue for an investigation.
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