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Calgary nightclub reopens after AHS report cites cockroaches, mould growthA Calgary nightclub that was ordered to close earlier this month after health inspectors found evidence of cockroaches and mould growth has reopened.CanadaApr 29
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New Brunswick vows improvements to virtual care after criticism of new providerJohn Dornan says the volume of renewal requests was much higher than anticipated because the previous provider didn't share that data with the province.HealthJul 15
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Heat wave could push humidex to 45 in Manitoba, SaskatchewanA prolonged heat wave is set to push temperatures into the mid-30s across southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba as wildfire smoke lingers in northern regions.WeatherJul 9
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Doctor warns of ‘cancer tsunami’ as WHO projects sharp rise in cases by 2050A new WHO report warns annual cancer cases could rise from 20 million to nearly 35 million by 2050, with experts warning Canada must prepare for a 'cancer tsunami.'HealthJul 8
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Wildfire smoke transforms skies as air quality plummets across CanadaDuring such conditions, everyone’s health is at risk regardless of their age or health status, Environment Canada said in its alert on Wednesday.EnvironmentJul 15
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Ottawa provides $71 million for youth mental health services in QuebecFront-line workers say mental health challenges among youth are becoming increasingly complex, with many young people facing housing and food insecurity.HealthJul 13
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Deaths in France spiked 29% amid record heat wave, health agency saysDeaths surged by nearly a third in France during the hottest week of a record heat wave last month, the country’s public health authority said Friday.WorldJul 3
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‘Very poor air quality’ Toronto bound as wildfire smoke lingers: Environment CanadaTorontonians may see an improvement in air quality Friday afternoon, but it won’t last long as wildfire smoke continues to plague the region.CanadaJul 17
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Push to stop New Brunswick’s Tantramar gas plant picks up momentumLocal and national advocacy groups are urging the province to rethink the project, even after it cleared a major regulatory hurdle this past spring.CanadaJul 6
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Wildfire smoke persists in Toronto, conditions may improve Friday: Environment CanadaWildfire smoke still blankets large parts of southern Ontario, including Toronto, and conditions may not improve until Friday morning.CanadaJul 16
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Ontario city needs maximum temperature bylaws as extreme heat settles in: advocatesAs record-breaking heat becomes the norm, medical experts and tenant advocacy groups are renewing calls for the establishment of a maximum indoor air temperature standard.PoliticsJul 15
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Biohacker Bryan Johnson says he has incurable disease: ‘My stomach is eating itself’Bryan Johnson, who rose to fame for his extreme health routine, said that his body began developing an autoimmune process that affects his thyroid and stomach lining.TrendingJul 7
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Canadians spending more time waiting for emergency health care: CIHIOne in 10 admitted patients, equalling around 180,000 people, spent more than 48 hours in the emergency department waiting for an inpatient bed.HealthJun 26
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Judge freezes $8.5M of Alberta separatist lawyer’s assets amid First Nation trust fightA judge has temporarily frozen up to $8.5 million in assets belonging to Jeffrey Rath and his professional corporation in an escalating court fight with Tallcree First Nation.PoliticsJul 14
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Pete Hegseth announces policy to test U.S. troops’ testosterone levelsThe move comes as other Trump administration officials have begun advocating for men to have easier access to testosterone replacement therapies.TrendingJul 16
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Legionnaires’ bacteria found in New York museum cooling systems: reportThere were 63 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the city by Wednesday, along with 13 hospitalizations, local officials said. No one has died as a result of the outbreak.HealthJul 16
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Mandatory minimum for child sex abuse material is unconstitutional, says Quebec courtQuebec's highest court has struck down the mandatory one-year minimum sentence for distributing child sexual abuse material, ruling it is unconstitutional in some cases.CanadaJul 8
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Canadians over 65 more worried about climate change than youth, StatCan saysThe Canadian Social Survey is a quarterly national survey that collects information on a variety of social topics. For the first time, it included questions around climate change.EnvironmentJul 8
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Tuesday the ‘peak’ for heat wave gripping Ontario: Environment CanadaMillions in Ontario are experiencing temperatures near 37 C Tuesday as the “peak” of a heat wave over the province settles in, Environment Canada says.CanadaJul 14
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Hantavirus self-isolation complete for 34 Canadians, Health Canada saysAn outbreak of Andes hantavirus was declared aboard the MV Hondius in early May, leading to three deaths. More than 120 people were evacuated from the ship and monitored.CanadaJun 24