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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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Chilly Nights Ahead: First Frost Possible Across the GTA

After weeks of unseasonably warm, summer-like weather, the Greater Toronto Area is bracing for its first real taste of autumn chill. A cold front sweeping through southern Ontario has ushered in a much cooler air mass, setting the stage for potential frost over the next couple of nights.

Daytime highs are expected to struggle in the low teens, with overnight lows dipping close to the freezing mark. Rural and northern parts of the GTA are most at risk of frost, while urban centres like downtown Toronto may be spared thanks to the moderating effect of Lake Ontario.

Gardeners should take note: sensitive plants could be at risk, and covering them overnight is recommended. Thursday’s forecast high of just 12°C will mark Toronto’s coldest day since late May.

The good news? The Thanksgiving long weekend is shaping up to be sunny and mild, with temperatures rebounding into the upper teens—perfect for fall walks, family gatherings, and enjoying the season’s colours.


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