The top sellers of 2017 by country
The Canadian Association of Booksellers estimates the total number of copies of bestselling books in 2017 in Canada was roughly 11.3 million, or 22 percent of all books bought that year. They define bestselling…
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Toronto delays almost 30,000 flu shots, leaving 1,300 city employees in trouble
Late last week, roughly 30,000 Toronto public-health nurses were expected to recall flu vaccinations their patients required to avoid going to jail. But for the city’s health board, a deadline passed unaddressed. It forced…
100-year-old find among rare finds in Iowa town
A gold-decorated mosaic that was recently discovered in Van Meter, Iowa, on a farm is significant for the number of ancient artifacts that have been unearthed there during the past 50 years. The mosaic,…
Top tennis players of all time
Written by Staff Writer The history of the world’s greatest tennis players is deeply ingrained in the rich tradition of men’s professional tennis. Without them, the sport wouldn’t have been the same. Novak Djokovic…
Some childhood vaccines older than parents may think
Written by By Marnie Hunter, CNN Washington, D.C. Medical professionals who field calls from pediatricians’ offices are often trying to get patients to take preventative measures to protect them against serious and often fatal…
Takeaways from Bears 16, Lions 14 OT: Denzel Ward, Matthew Stafford, John Fox’s sideline antics
OVERTIME: Bears 16, Lions 14 The Detroit Lions spoiled the day for the Chicago Bears when kicker Matt Prater booted a 32-yard field goal with three seconds remaining in overtime to give the Lions…
There’s a shopping sale for every thing on your mind on Amazon.com now
Amazon has made sure that Black Friday has never stopped early for good, and now the shopping holiday is even more complete with the addition of an online footwear sale called “Oral B Presents…
Aussie political figure prevails in defamation case
Written by By Zoran Milich, CNN A high-profile Australian political figure has successfully defended a defamation case brought against him by a company that claimed his comment on social media had damaged their reputation….
Ons Jabeur: The rising tennis star from Tunisia
Written by Staff Writer Ons Jabeur is the first Arab tennis player to climb to the top 10 of the WTA rankings. The 23-year-old was ranked No. 86 in April, but rocketed up to…
Wiarton Willie: Canada town’s famed groundhog dies
Wiarton Willie, the town that inspired one of the most amusing selfies of the last century, as well as one of Canada’s best-loved sports analogies, has died. The Wiarton Willie groundhog died a year…