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Super El Niño growing ‘faster than we’ve ever recorded’ as wildfires burnEnvironment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) forecasted in Jan. 2026 that this year 'will likely be among the hottest years on record.'Canada8 hours
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Health Canada approves clinical trial for Moderna’s mRNA Ebola vaccineCanada is now the second country to authorize a Phase I clinical trial for a Bundibugyo virus vaccine candidate after the U.K., according to federal officials in a news release.Health11 hours
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Costco Canada recalls croissants, toaster oven and other itemsCostco shoppers who have purchased the recalled products have been recommended to follow the instructions provided by the company.ConsumerJul 31
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What’s behind growing European threats to boycott the next FIFA World Cup?American venture capital firm Thrive Eternal is expected to lead the investor group for FFE, founded by Joshua Kushner — the brother of U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law.SportsJul 30
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Health Canada granted injunction over unauthorized peptide retailer salesThe agency states that Canlab Research had been 'selling unauthorized peptide drugs on various websites and promoting them with many unproven health claims.'HealthJul 29
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Carney won’t say if Canadian energy sector will be a trade bargaining chip'We're engaged in those negotiations to find a mutually beneficial solution. We're only going to accept a solution that works for Canadians,' Mark Carney said Wednesday in Alberta.CanadaJul 29
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4 out of 5 American toddler foods are ultra-processed, research saysNearly half of the items analyzed also failed to meet at least one nutritional benchmark for children set by the World Health Organization and the Promotion Profile Model.HealthJul 29
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E-scooters driving ‘huge’ number of child injuries, doctors say: ‘Not toys’Between 2024 and 2025, 1,071 Canadians were hospitalized due to scooter-related injuries, according to Canadian Institute for Health Information data.HealthJul 28
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Charges laid in ‘deceptive’ Canadian passport website scamThe Competition Bureau said that investigation was carried out with assistance from Toronto police, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and the Better Business Bureau.CanadaJul 28
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Canadian emergency doctors leaving ‘broken’ industry, citing burnout: CMAJA Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) study released Monday states that one in 10 emergency room doctors are exiting the profession altogether as a result of burnout.HealthJul 27
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What’s driving WestJet strike threat? Union says ‘unpaid work’ is key issueA strike would effectively ground Canada’s second-largest airline in the middle of the August long weekend, a major travel period between Aug. 1 and the Aug. 3 statutory holiday.CanadaJul 24
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WestJet passengers can change or cancel flights ahead of looming strikeEarlier this month, WestJet flight attendants voted 99.4 per cent in favour of a strike, meaning that 4,400 union members could legally walk off the job as early as Aug. 2.EconomyJul 24
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Hair loss risk goes up on GLP-1 drugs, BMJ study findsThe BMJ study examined over 50,000 people with Type 2 diabetes taking GLP-1 receptor stimulants, comparing them with patients using other diabetes drugs such as SGLT-2 and DPP-4.HealthJul 23
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Canadian travel to U.S. increases for second straight month: StatCanThe number of Canadian resident return trips from the U.S. in May increased 9.9 per cent year over year, while trips to Canada by Americans jumped by 13 per cent from May 2025.CanadaJul 23
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Travel spending to U.S. fell by $3.3B in 2025 amid ‘Buy Canadian’ pushIn total, Canadian travel spending to the U.S. equaled $18.8 billion in 2025, while spending on overseas travel came to $81.3 billion.CanadaJul 22
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Canada’s homicide rate sees biggest decline since 1986: StatCanAmong 2025 homicide victims, 175 women and girls were killed, 67 fewer than in 2024, while the number of men and boys decreased by 53, equalling 494 victims.CrimeJul 22
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What are the ‘discriminatory measures’ Trump is citing for new tariffs?'He [Trump] keeps talking about how the world takes advantage of the U.S., so rather than presenting himself as the bully, he's the defender.'CanadaJul 21
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A list of all the Canadian products Trump wants to hit with 50% tariffsU.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer also stated on Monday that the tariffs will impact 'nearly $20 billion in imports from Canada.'CanadaJul 21
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How do wildfires create lightning, pyro tornadoes and thunderstorms?The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre states that there are 919 active wildfires in Canada, with 3,891 total year-to-date wildfires.WeatherJul 20
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Trump says he’ll be ‘holding Canada responsible’ for wildfire smokeU.S. President Donald Trump says he plans to hold Canada accountable for wildfire smoke blowing across the border, vowing the cost will be added to the American tariffs.CanadaJul 17
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How Canada helped in past U.S. wildfires as Ford says some are ‘chirping’As wildfires continue to burn across Canada, American politicians have been vocal about their displeasure surrounding smoke that has made its way to American skies.CanadaJul 17
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More Canadians now trust China under Xi than U.S. under Trump: pollChina executed four Canadian citizens in early 2025, with Beijing saying at the time all four were dual citizens and had been prosecuted on drug charges.PoliticsJul 16
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Where cyclosporiasis cases stand in Canada as U.S. parasite outbreak ragesCyclosporiasis is an illness of the intestines caused by a parasite called cyclospora, which is only spread through eating food or drinking water that contains the parasite.HealthJul 16
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Should Canadians avoid American produce amid cyclosporiasis spread?For those who are worried about potentially ingesting the parasite, PHAC says there are some steps that can reduce risk of exposure.CanadaJul 15
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Can permanent daylight saving time bill in U.S. Congress renew the push?The Sunshine Protection Act was passed on Tuesday, which would put the country under time currently observed between March and November.CanadaJul 15
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