Weekly News Recap: October 11, 2024

Dr. Nicholas Sparrow, an emergency physician working in Nelson, B.C., responds to critical calls as a volunteer through the charity he created called Kootenay Emergency Response Physicians Association (KERPA). (Brian Goldman/CBC)

It always seems impossible until it's done. -- Nelson Mandela

SOME GOOD NEWS

This ER doc responds to critical calls in B.C. in his spare time. For free (CBC) BRITISH COLUMBIA STORY #ThisManIsASaint "When immediate threat-to-life calls come in, he hops in his orange Chevrolet Tahoe outfitted with about $200,000 worth of equipment funded by the community and grants. Firefighters say having him in the Kootenays with his gear and abilities — which include administering certain medicines on scene that paramedics can't — benefits patients."
5-seat sushi counter in Vancouver earns Michelin star (CBC) VANCOUVER STORY #SuperCongrats "Sushi Masuda was the only new restaurant in the city to receive the distinction at an annual ceremony [...] the third such event since the culinary kingmaker started issuing its famously elusive stars on Canada's West Coast. Michelin's anonymous inspector described Sushi Masuda as 'a pointed reminder not to judge a book by its cover.'"
'Diva' beaver, beloved since birth, allowed to stay at U.S. rescue centre (CBC) #YayNibi "For some time, there was a question of whether a two-year-old beaver would be allowed to stay with the rescuers she has known since she was a baby, or be released into the wild. That question was resolved [...] when the governor of Massachusetts stepped in to protect the beaver — named Nibi."
VIDEO: 9-year-old helps rescue skunk stuck in Nelson skate bowl (CBC) NELSON STORY #Hero "[Nine]-year-old Mason Harasemow Barrie discovered a skunk at the bottom of his neighbourhood skateboard park in Nelson, B.C. Skateboarder Zac McCormick saw photos of the trapped skunk online and came to the rescue."

TOP TEN STORIES OF THE WEEK

VIDEO: Canadians win prestigious Wildlife Photographer of Year award (CBC) CANADIAN STORY What a picture! "A photo of a swarm of western toad tadpoles swimming in the waters of Vancouver Island has netted a Canadian photographer a prestigious international award. Shane Gross's The Swarm of Life has been named the Adult Grand Title Winner in the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards by the U.K.'s Natural History Museum."
Nokia’s $530,000 donation boosts Algonquin College’s tech programs (Algonquin Times) OTTAWA STORY "A $530,000 donation was made by Nokia to Algonquin College’s computer systems technology and networking programs in September."
VIDEO: Geoffrey Hinton from University of Toronto awarded Nobel Prize in Physics (CBC) CANADIAN STORY #Congrats "British Canadian scientist Geoffrey Hinton from the University of Toronto and American scientist John Hopfield of Princeton University were honoured with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning within artificial neural [networks.]"
Teens feeling burnt out from managing diabetes face higher complications, study suggests (CBC) CANADIAN STORY Having a son with Type 1, I am especially sensitive to this topic. "Canadian teens and young adults living with diabetes face double the risk of hospitalizations and emergency room visits compared with younger children with the condition, say doctors suggesting changes to how care is organized for affected families."
VIDEO: Scientists recently checked up on Earth's 'vital signs.' So how are we doing? (CBC) "Scientists have given the planet a check-up — and all is not well. A major new report on what the authors describe as the world's 'vital signs,' published [...] in the journal BioScience, presents a grim picture of where the planet is headed. The assessment was prepared by some of the world's top climate scientists and builds on a previous analysis backed by more than 15,000 scientists."
Watching an NHL game this season may be more complicated than you think (CBC) CANADIAN STORY #Ugh "It has never been more complicated or more expensive to watch hockey than it is right now. And yet, as the puck drops on this NHL season, the broadcasting rights landscape in Canada is bracing for much more dramatic changes."
Drought shrinks river that feeds the Amazon to lowest level ever recorded (CBC) "One of the Amazon River's main tributaries has dropped to its lowest level ever recorded [...], reflecting a severe drought that has devastated the Amazon rainforest and other parts of the country."
Charity supporting people with disabilities to shutter due to aging facilities, lack of government funds (CBC) CALGARY STORY This is a sad story about a great institution. "Vecova, a local charitable organization that focuses on supporting people with disabilities, announced [...] it will close its main building in northwest Calgary next year."
VIDEO: We're drowning in reusable bags. Are bag profits preventing big grocers from adopting solutions? (CBC) CANADIAN STORY A real story of unintended consequences. "You know the feeling. You're in line to buy groceries and suddenly realize, with regret, that you forgot to bring reusable bags. So you begrudgingly buy more."
VIDEO: The true scale of Canada's quietly devastating wildfire season, in 4 charts (CBC) CANADIAN STORY These charts are... wild. "After last year's off-the-charts, record-breaking wildfire season in 2023, this year may have felt like a reprieve — at least in some parts of the country. But this past summer was still far above normal by several measures — and experts say what transpired holds clues for what's to come as the climate changes, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels. Here's a breakdown."

SEVEN LIFE AND CAREER HACKS

The Role of Brand Management (Pedro Porto Alegre) Do you know the difference between brand and brand management?
Personal Effectiveness Strategy (Roger Martin) What is your theory of life?
The Magic Of Angostura: More Than Just A Flavor (Rooted) Don't be bitter.
The Math that a Boss Should Know (Intuition) Math will save your life.
2 Essential Frameworks for Effective One-on-One Meetings (Nova Blog) Do you own the meeting or does your manager?
Rethink That 7-Day Training Week; Best New Racing Shoes; The Truth About Exercise & Weight Loss (Runner's Life) Who decided that the cycle was seven days anyway?
3 Unique Mobility Movements That Your Entire Body Will Love (David Liira) These are awesome!

TOP THREE GIFTS OF THE WEEK

$7-million donation from Dan On Foundation seeds the future of food innovation at UBC (UBC) VANCOUVER STORY "A $7-million donation from the Dan On Foundation will fund the building of UBC’s Food and Beverage Innovation Centre, set to formally open in early 2025."
Vernon housing society is looking for wordsmith who sparked $1M donation (Castanet) VERNON STORY A great letter can move the world. "A recently announced donation that will help bring affordable housing to Vernon was sparked through one letter to the editor, says Cindy Masters with the Okanagan Village Housing Society (OKVHS)."
CMA, MD Financial Management, Scotiabank commit $5M to support national expansion of Well Doc initiative (Scotiabank) CANADIAN STORY "The Canadian Medical Association (CMA), MD Financial Management Inc. (MD) and Scotiabank are partnering to support the ongoing advancement of physician wellness, providing $5 million to enable the expansion of the Well Doc initiative beyond Alberta."

LAST WEEK'S MOST POPULAR STORIES

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