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Meta to test verified subscription on Facebook, Instagram. What can users expect?Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced on Feb. 19 that it is testing a monthly subscription service called Meta Verified.LifestyleFeb 26, 2023
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A four-day work week can be ‘life-changing.’ Should Canadians get one?Adopting a four-day working week can be "transformative" for employees. Here's what the largest trial to date has found about how the idea worked in the U.K.CanadaFeb 22, 2023
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End of free returns? What to know as some Canadian retailers offer eco-friendly optionsOnline shopping and ensuing returns produce a lot of waste as some returned items end up in the landfill because of the costs involved with inspecting and re-stocking items.ConsumerFeb 20, 2023
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Black Canadians at higher risk of dying from HIV, cancer than white people: studyFor Black males, the risk of dying from HIV/AIDS was found to be 2.37 times higher, while Black females had a 6.05 times higher risk of dying from HIV/AIDS than white people.HealthFeb 15, 2023
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Hockey Canada did not use public funds for legal settlements, federal audit findsThe audit is conducted to ensure Hockey Canada is in compliance with existing contribution agreements with the Department of Canadian Heritage.SportsFeb 15, 2023
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A Canadian is among the victims of the Turkey earthquake, officials confirmThe death toll of the catastrophic earthquake in Turkey has passed 35,000 in the days since the quake shook the region, including Syria.CanadaFeb 14, 2023
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Object downed over Yukon might play into ‘intelligence long game’: ex-NORAD officialRetired Gen. Thomas Lawson, former NORAD Deputy Commander said the object is "more of a collection object" that doesn't carry a payload that threatens life or limb.CanadaFeb 12, 2023
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Unidentified object downed over Yukon posed ‘reasonable threat’ to Canadians: TrudeauSpeaking to reporters in Yukon on Sunday, Trudeau said the unidentified object 'unlawfully' entered Canadian airspace and was shot down by an American F-22 on on Saturday.CanadaFeb 12, 2023
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How Special Olympics can help athletes with disabilities reduce depression risksA recent study based on data collected over 20 years suggests Special Olympics participants are 49 per cent less likely to develop depression than people who are not involved.HealthFeb 11, 2023
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IN PHOTOS: In Turkey and Syria, the search for earthquake survivors continuesTurkey has declared a seven-day national mourning period following the earthquake starting today Feb. 6 to Feb. 12, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announcedWorldFeb 6, 2023
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Domperidone ‘crippled me’: Canadians reflect on withdrawal symptoms after useWhile domperidone has been approved by Health Canada for treating gastrointestinal disorders since 1985, the medication is not been authorized for use in increasing lactation.CanadaFeb 5, 2023
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Canada sends long-range patrol aircraft to support Haiti as gang violence escalatesThe Royal Canadian Air Force sent a CP-140 Aurora long-range patrol aircraft to Haiti. The aircraft can be used for multiple types of missions over land and water.CanadaFeb 5, 2023
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Joly looks to ‘strengthen’ Indo-Pacific Strategy partnerships during India tripThe goal of Mélanie Joly's visit to India is to 'deepen bilateral ties and foster stronger partnerships' and 'create opportunities for growth and prosperity for the two countries.'CanadaFeb 4, 2023
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Nestle to chop, slice and freeze sales of Delissio, Lean Cuisine in CanadaNestlé Canada stated that the company does not have a factory in Canada that manufactures any of its frozen meals or pizza products.ConsumerFeb 1, 2023
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More than 120K Helly Hansen sweaters, hoodies recalled in Canada. Here’s whyConsumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled Helly Hansen products and contact the company for a product replacement credit.ConsumerFeb 1, 2023
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Health Canada reviewing safety of breastfeeding drug domperidoneThe safety review, which started in December 2022, is looking at drug withdrawal symptoms after stopping or reducing the dose of domperidone used to stimulate lactation.HealthJan 31, 2023
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Tyre Nichols death: Canadians say it’s time to reflect on police actions in this countryOne Canadian expert says that while she appreciates the police's 'intentionality' to offer their thoughts and prayers to Tyre Nichols' family, more is needed to bring about change.CanadaJan 29, 2023
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Trump’s Facebook, Instagram accounts to be reinstated ‘in coming weeks,’ Meta saysMeta had imposed a two-year suspension on Trump's accounts on Jan. 7, 2021, following an attack on the capitol building in Washington by the former presidents' supporters.U.S. NewsJan 25, 2023
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Kids with concussions may recover faster if they return to school within 2 days: studyProlonged absences from school and other life activities after an acute concussion may be damaging to recovery for children and youths, a recent study has found.HealthJan 23, 2023
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Year of the Rabbit: Canada’s animal shelters urge not to adopt bunnies on a whimSometimes people "get caught up in the excitement of a holiday or a larger festival" and don't really put much thought before getting an animal, said one animal rights advocate.CanadaJan 22, 2023
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Severe weather events in Canada caused $3.1B in insured damage in 2022: reportAmong all disasters that happened last year, the Ontario and Quebec derecho storm in May 2022 caused the most expensive damage of $1 billion.EconomyJan 18, 2023
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Hong Kongers seeking work in Canada could face hurdles as permit program set to expireThe temporary policy, which exempts certain Hong Kong residents from work permit requirements, took effect on Feb. 8, 2021 and is set to expire on Feb. 7.CanadaJan 18, 2023
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Long COVID: Most symptoms resolve within a year after mild infection, study findsThe study suggested that "mild disease does not lead to serious or chronic long-term morbidity in the vast majority of patients."HealthJan 15, 2023
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Violence against Indigenous Peoples persists across Canada: Human Rights WatchThe report states that the lack of access to clean, safe drinking water in Indigenous communities has continued to "pose a major public health concern."CanadaJan 11, 2023
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Zelenskyy thanks Trudeau for donating air defence system to UkraineThe NASAM is a medium-range ground-based air defence system that protects against drone, missile and aircraft attack with a high success rate.CanadaJan 10, 2023
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