Child under 5 : “Ontario child dies from measles; Calgary women killer identified”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Ontario measles death
2. Calgary women killer identified

A child under age 5 has died in Ontario from measles, with four other children hospitalized due to complications from the virus. The country is experiencing an increase in measles cases after the pandemic. Measles is highly contagious but no longer spreads in Canada due to widespread vaccination efforts. Unvaccinated children, especially those under 5, are at higher risk for severe complications. Additionally, a dead sex offender from the U.S. has been identified as the killer of four Calgary women in the 1970s. Israel denies genocide charges while trucks carrying aid roll into Gaza. Families of missing Ukrainian civilians seek answers. Stay updated with Evening Update.

Child Dies from Measles in Ontario

Tragedy struck in Ontario as a child under the age of 5 has passed away after contracting measles this year, according to a recent report by Public Health Ontario. The report also revealed that four other children were hospitalized due to complications from the virus. Shockingly, none of the children had been vaccinated against measles.

Following the pandemic, Canada has been witnessing a surge in measles cases. As of May 4, the Public Health Agency of Canada reported a total of 75 cases countrywide this year, marking the highest number since 2019 when there were 113 cases recorded.

Measles, known as one of the most contagious viruses, no longer poses a threat in Canada thanks to years of concerted efforts to ensure widespread vaccination among children. The standard protocol involves administering two doses of the vaccine, with the initial dose given at 12 months of age. Unvaccinated children, particularly those under the age of 5, face a higher risk of developing severe complications from measles, such as pneumonia, encephalitis, blindness, and respiratory failure.

Identification of Serial Killer in Calgary Cold Cases

The RCMP has made a chilling revelation, identifying a deceased sex offender from the United States as the serial killer responsible for the deaths of four young women who were strangled in and around Calgary during the 1970s. The cases had remained unsolved for nearly half a century.

Authorities have named Gary Allen Srery as the perpetrator behind the murders of teenagers Eva Dvorak and Patricia McQueen, both 14 years old, as well as Melissa Rehorek, 20, and Barbara MacLean, 19. Srery met his end in a U.S. prison in 2011 while serving a life sentence for rape. Police suspect that he may have committed additional crimes in Canada.

Israel Denies Genocide Charges Amid Aid Deliveries to Gaza

The International Court of Justice concluded the third round of hearings on emergency measures requested by South Africa, with Israel vehemently refuting allegations of genocide. Israel maintained that it was taking all necessary steps to safeguard the civilian population during its military operations in Gaza. Meanwhile, trucks loaded with essential aid for Palestinians in Gaza made their way across a newly constructed U.S. pier for the first time today. However, both U.S. authorities and aid organizations caution that the floating pier cannot adequately substitute for land deliveries, which offer significantly more support.

Families Seeking Answers about Missing Ukrainian Civilians

Amid the turmoil of the Russian invasion more than two years ago, many Ukrainians, including civilians, have gone missing. Reports indicate that troops abducted individuals from occupied regions, with over 30,000 individuals reported missing since the conflict began. The majority of those taken have not returned, leaving families in distress as they seek any information regarding the fate of their loved ones. Janice Dickson delves into the plight of families grappling with uncertainty over whether their missing relatives were captured or killed.

Wildfires in Western Canada and Other Updates

Firefighters and recent rainfall have helped contain the wildfire menacing Fort McMurray, Alberta, preventing it from spreading further. Thousands had evacuated the city earlier in the week amid fears of a repeat of the devastating 2016 blaze that destroyed over 2,400 homes.

Elsewhere, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has called on the federal government to halt the approval of safer supply drug sites and conduct a formal review of existing sites in the province. Additionally, advisory service Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. has endorsed Browning West’s proposal to reinstate Glenn Chamandy as CEO of Gildan, a rare move in the retail sector. Furthermore, in British Columbia, while renovictions are less prevalent, landlords are increasingly utilizing the landlord-use clause to evict tenants.

On a lighter note, Max the tabby cat has been awarded an honorary “doctor of litter-ature” title by a Vermont university for his amiable nature and friendliness.

Market Updates

Following a period of significant gains, U.S. stocks closed with a mixed performance today as investors took a breather. The S&P/TSX composite index saw a rise of 165.54 points to reach 22,465.37. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 134.21 points to 40,003.59, while the S&P 500 index and Nasdaq composite experienced slight fluctuations.

Concluding the day, the Canadian dollar traded at 73.45 cents US.

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Today’s Long Read

The Work and Bonding at a Family Cottage

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