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LIVE: Delta IV heavy rocket launches mission for US government – Reuters

LIVE: Delta IV heavy rocket launches mission for US government Reuters Last West Coast Delta IV Heavy to launch with NROL-91 – NASASpaceFlight.com NASASpaceflight.com September 24 Live Stream: Delta IV Heavy NROL-91 United Launch Alliance Watch a huge Delta IV Heavy rocket launch a US spy satellite on its final West Coast flight today Live …

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“Total devastation” as Port aux Basques declares state of emergency due to post-tropical storm Fiona

Communities in southwestern Newfoundland are facing significant damage, including loss of homes, flooding and road washouts from Post-Tropical Storm Fiona. Everything east of Port aux Basques town hall is under an emergency evacuation order as the city is battered by strong winds and storm surge. “What’s really going on here is total devastation,” Mayor Brian …

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HIV rise among BC drug users linked to COVID-19 lockdown, research says

Brieanna Charlebois, The Canadian Press Published Saturday, September 24, 2022 6:55 am EDT Reduced access to HIV services during early COVID-19 lockdowns in British Columbia was associated with a “sharp increase” in HIV transmission among some drug users, a new study says. The study by researchers at the University of British Columbia says that while …

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Over 80,000 without power in PEI as Fiona makes landfall in eastern NS

CBC News will have digital updates on Fiona throughout the weekend. A special extended edition of Atlantic Tonight at 7pm on Saturday and 6pm on Sunday will include comprehensive coverage of Hurricane Fiona and its aftermath across the region. Tens of thousands of Maritime Electric customers are without power in PEI as Fiona passes through …

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HIV rise among BC drug users linked to COVID-19 lockdown, research says

VANCOUVER – Reduced access to HIV services during early COVID-19 lockdowns in British Columbia was associated with a “sharp increase” in HIV transmission among some drug users, a new study says. Study by University of British Columbia researchers says that while reduced social interaction during the March-May 2020 lockdown worked to reduce HIV transmission, it …

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Small-flock poultry owners in Kelowna can learn more about bird flu at upcoming workshop

The province will hold a workshop next week to give small flock poultry owners in Kelowna more information about the bird flu virus. It will be held at Reid Hall, Benvoulin Heritage Park from 8.30am to 1pm on Thursday 29 September and is free for everyone to register. Capacity is limited. The session will be …

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Homan was eliminated at the PointsBet Invitational after losing a draw on the button

FREDERICTON – Rachel Homan’s third-seeded team was eliminated from the PointsBet Invitational on Friday after dropping a 7-6 decision to sixth-seeded Kristie Moore. Moore, filling in for the absent Casey Scheidegger, scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth and held Homan to a single in the tenth. Since traditional extra ends are not …

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