Saba Aziz
National Online Journalist
Saba Aziz is a national online journalist based in Toronto. She has been covering the health beat for Global News among other topics.
Previously, she worked at Al Jazeera English, focusing on the Middle East, South Asia, women’s rights and the COVID-19 pandemic.
She has written extensively about sports and covered major international sports events in Qatar (including the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup).
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Canadians facing ‘pervasive motherhood penalty’ at work, report saysNearly half of working mothers in Canada said they weren't satisfied with their employer’s maternity leave support and a third considered quitting their jobs, a survey shows.CanadaMar 15
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National class action approved for users of this antipsychotic drugThe companies behind a drug that was recently approved to treat symptoms of agitation in Alzheimer's patients are facing a class-action lawsuit over alleged 'harmful side effects.'HealthMar 14
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Loblaw testing grocery receipt scanners. Can customers refuse?Canadian grocery giant Loblaw confirmed to Global News that it is testing receipt scanners at four of its stores in Ontario as part of a pilot project to stop retail theft.CanadaMar 13
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Mexicans now need a visa to come to Canada. Could this hurt tourism?Canadian tourism businesses are concerned about a recent change now requiring visas for citizens of Mexico – which is one of the top overseas markets – coming into Canada.CanadaMar 12
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Travelling this spring? How to save money on your next tripAs March break kicks off in parts of Canada, hundreds of thousands of Canadians are set to hit the roads and airports this week in one of the busiest travel times of the year.CanadaMar 12
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Air Canada diverts plane as baby born on Toronto-bound flightIn an eventful Air Canada flight last week, a baby was born mid-air as the plane was forced to divert after a passenger went into early labour.CanadaMar 12
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Vet bills have soared in Canada. Is pet insurance worth the cost?Most Canadians have not purchased pet insurance, which vets and providers say can help mitigate the 'astronomical' costs, especially in the case of emergencies.CanadaMar 10
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Home insurance up 7% in Canada, report says. How to cut costsHome insurance has become more expensive in Canada this year amid soaring replacement costs and extreme weather events, according to a new analysis.CanadaMar 6
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1 in 5 Canadians report threats or harassment in sports, StatCan saysAccording to Statistics Canada, 20 per cent of Canadians report having experienced or witnessed threats or harassment in community sports in the last five years.SportsMar 5
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Facebook, Instagram back online after Meta sees global outageThousands of social media users in Canada and across the globe could not access their Facebook and Instagram accounts amid a massive outage of the platforms owned by Meta.TechMar 5
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Total solar eclipse is driving travel demand to these Canadian cities: AirbnbInterest in travelling to Canadian cities and towns along the path of the total solar eclipse is skyrocketing ahead of the rare celestial event on April 8.CanadaMar 5
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Trump eligible for Colorado ballot in 2024 U.S. election case: Supreme CourtThe U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a decision by the Colorado Supreme Court that had ruled Trump ineligible to appear in the state's primary election, which is on Tuesday.PoliticsMar 4
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Mothers with obesity at greater risk of stillbirth: Canadian studyA new CMAJ study suggests there is a higher risk of stillbirth in mothers with obesity, with experts saying early delivery could help minimize those risks.HealthMar 4
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Weddings are picking up post-pandemic — but have venues fully recovered?After a lull during the COVID-19 pandemic, wedding numbers and size are picking up again in Canada, but many businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, planners say.CanadaMar 2
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Gender pay gap double in private vs public sector, report says. Why?A new report found that men working in the private sector make almost 10 per cent more per hour than women on average, compared with five per cent in the public sector.CanadaFeb 28
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Colorectal cancer rising in young adults. Should the screening age be lowered?There are growing calls to start screening earlier for colorectal cancer in Canada and some provinces are considering it amid an 'alarming' increase in cases among young adults.HealthFeb 26
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‘Colossally high’ number of Canadians plan to buy a home within a year. Why?Nearly 50 per cent of Canadians say they plan to purchase a home in the next five years and 11 per cent within the next 12 months, a new poll shows.ConsumerFeb 22
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Millions of Toshiba adapters recalled in Canada, U.S. over fire hazardHealth Canada flagged the massive recall Wednesday of nearly 1.3 million AC adapters that were imported by Toshiba Canada Limited.ConsumerFeb 22
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Will Easter chocolate cost more? What to know amid high cocoa pricesGlobal cocoa prices hit a record high earlier this month. As a result, the world’s biggest chocolate makers are eyeing price hikes.ConsumerFeb 21
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Pornhub could be blocked in Canada. What’s the bill behind the controversy?A controversial bill proposing that porn sites should have an age verification requirement is coming up for study from the House of Commons.CanadaFeb 20
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Avian flu: More than 3M birds affected in Canada amid global outbreakThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the ongoing response to the country's avian influenza outbreak is 'unique' for this time of the year.CanadaFeb 16
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TD Bank customers eligible for $15.9M payout under class-action settlementTwo multi-million-dollar class-action settlement agreements have been approved by Canadian courts in recent weeks. Who is eligible for the payout?CanadaFeb 16
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Health Canada urged to approve HPV self-testing for cervical cancerThe Canadian Cancer Society is calling on Health Canada to approve self-testing for cervical cancer amid a rise in cases among women in the country.HealthFeb 15
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Canada’s EI system is ‘unfair’ for new parents, NDP and labour unions sayUsing qualifying hours for regular benefits reduces what workers can claim in maternity and parental benefits, the New Democratic Party and a group of labour unions say.CanadaFeb 15
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Drug for cocaine addiction could help treat colorectal cancer, research showsIn a 'surprising' discovery, a drug used to treat cocaine addiction could be a safe and effective form of treatment of advanced colorectal cancer, a new Canadian study suggests.HealthFeb 14