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Nerve Block Therapy Offers Hope for Migraine Sufferers

                           Calgary neurologist Dr. Serena Orr injecting a patient to help treat migraines.  Researchers in Calgary are spotlighting a promising treatment for people living with severe migraines: occipital nerve blocks . This approach involves injecting a small amount of anesthetic near the occipital nerves at the back of the head, which can interrupt pain signals and provide rapid relief. Neurologist Dr. Serena Orr of the University of Calgary has been at the forefront of this research, recommending updates to the American Headache Society’s guidelines for emergency departments. The new recommendations encourage doctors to consider nerve blocks as a frontline option for patients arriving with debilitating migraine attacks. Patients who have received the treatment report significant improvement. Some describe it as the first time they’ve been able to escape the crushing pain, nausea,...

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Trans Mountain's $1.25-Billion Payment: A Boost for Canada's Energy Vision

Trans Mountain Corp. is set to pay the federal government $1.25 billion in 2025, marking a significant financial milestone for the federally owned oil pipeline. This payment is largely attributed to record shipments on the expanded pipeline system and a refinancing deal that has reduced costs.

Since the commercial launch of the expanded pipeline system on May 1, 2024, Trans Mountain has seen an average daily throughput of 757,000 barrels in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 90% capacity in March. The refinancing deal, executed in December 2024, allowed Canada TMP Finance Ltd. to repay $17.9 billion in debt, reducing interest costs and aligning Trans Mountain’s financial structure with industry standards.

Trans Mountain’s chief executive, Mark Maki, emphasized the company’s commitment to supporting Ottawa’s vision of making Canada an energy superpower. With increased revenue and optimized operations, the pipeline is expected to play a crucial role in the country’s energy sector moving forward.

This financial development underscores the pipeline’s growing impact on Canada’s economy and energy infrastructure, setting the stage for further expansion and investment in the years ahead.

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