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Health Canada recalls thousands of laundry products over bacteria concernLaundry detergent, fabric conditioner and household cleaning products manufactured by The Laundress have been recalled by Health Canada because of the risk of bacterial infection.HealthDec 2
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Many Canadians are skipping regular eye exams. What are the risks?Doctors say eye diseases and disorders can progress without any symptoms and a delay in diagnosis can do long-term vision damage.HealthNov 30
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Measles vaccination rates in Canada have decreased, PHAC says amid global concernThere are currently no active cases of measles in Canada but the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted vaccination programs in the country.HealthNov 24
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RSV not just a kids problem, doctors warn as infections surge in CanadaAs cases of RSV surge among children in Canada, doctors say an increasing number of older adults are also ending up in hospital with the contagious respiratory virus.CanadaNov 23
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Canada’s sport integrity office not equipped to probe abuse, gymnasts tell MPs“I don't believe athletes do trust the system that has been set up,” said Amelia Cline, a former gymnast and co-founder of Gymnasts for Change.SportsNov 21
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Travelling this winter? How to prepare and save with inflation flying highHigh inflation has driven up airfares and hotel prices but there is a ‘pent-up demand’ to travel this winter with COVID-19 mandates lifted, experts say.CanadaNov 18
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Canada makes 16 new jobs eligible for permanent residence, including nurse aidesThe federal government has made workers in 16 new occupations across different sectors eligible for permanent residency as it looks to fill labour gaps.CanadaNov 17
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As Canada boosts immigration, skills mismatch ‘discouraging’ newcomersThe federal government has increased its yearly target for the number of immigrants coming into Canada to fill labour gaps and offset an aging workforce.CanadaNov 16
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How much kids’ pain medicine is coming to Canada? Officials mum, but say details comingOfficials from Health Canada were pressed on the importation plans of pediatric pain medicines, like Tylenol and Advil, at a parliamentary health committee on Tuesday,HealthNov 15
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Health Canada flags inflated prices of kid’s pain medicine on Amazon amid shortageHealth Canada said it was made aware that pediatric pain medications were being sold at inflated prices on Amazon as shortages persist across the country.HealthNov 15
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FIFA World Cup: What’s behind the Canada Soccer player compensation dispute?Canada Soccer is anticipating the association can ink a pay equity deal with both the men and women’s teams before the FIFA World Cup starts in Qatar.SportsNov 10
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‘Broken promises’: Is Canada falling short on its climate change goals?As world leaders look for ways to implement global climate goals at COP27, experts urge better implementation of pledges and financial support for developing countries.CanadaNov 9
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Climate change could hit Canada’s GDP by 6% over long term, new report warnsA report by the Parliamentary Budget Officer projects that continuing changes to weather patterns from emissions could cut Canada’s real GDP by 5.8 per cent by 2100.CanadaNov 8
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Wild fall weather: What’s next after heat records in the east, snow in the west?All-time high temperatures have been recorded for the month of November in parts of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.WeatherNov 7
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As inflation runs hot, Canadians plan to cool spending on holiday gifts: pollThree in 10 Canadians say they will rein on their gift shopping this holiday season and spend less compared with previous years as inflation remains high, a new Ipsos poll finds.CanadaNov 7
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Phone bank fraud is rising in Canada. How to protect yourself from being scammedThe Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has received an increasing number of reports of scam phone calls and texts from fraudsters claiming to be from a financial institution.CanadaNov 2
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Dry shampoo recall: More than 100 incidents or injuries reported in Canada so farThe main reported adverse effects from using Unilever’s recalled dry shampoo products include irritation or allergic reaction, Health Canada said.HealthNov 1
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No, COVID vaccines don’t cause infertility. Debunking 5 myths about women’s healthFrom COVID-19 vaccination being linked to stillbirths, infertility to breast cancer risks from deodorants, we fact check some common misconceptions related to women.HealthNov 1
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Hockey Canada signs up with sport integrity commissioner amid abuse scandalsHockey Canada said it is a "full signatory" to Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner and all complaints of abuse will go directly to the office.CanadaOct 27
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FIFA WORLD CUP: How Team Canada has ‘captured the imagination’ of a countryThe Canadian national men’s soccer team is making its second appearance at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar next month. What does this mean for fans and the sport in the country?SportsOct 26
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Sporting bodies have until April 2023 to sign up with integrity commissioner: ministerCanada's Sport Minister Pascale St-Onge said negotiations were under way despite only two national sporting bodies having agreed to work with the new office so far.CanadaOct 25
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Hockey Canada sexual misconduct scandals reflect broader problem: Ipsos pollSix in 10 Canadians say the recent revelations reflect a more pervasive problem of sexual harassment and violence within the culture of hockey in Canada, new Ipsos poll shows.SportsOct 25
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Dry shampoo recall: Why is cancer-causing benzene ending up in hair products?A mass recall of dry shampoo products in Canada due to cancer risks is being welcomed by health experts, as they call for increased vigilance and testing.CanadaOct 21
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Over 1.5M dry shampoo products recalled in Canada over cancer riskSeveral lots of hair products by Dove, Bed Head and Tresemmé have been recalled across Canada due to the detection of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical.HealthOct 20
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Pakistan flight attendant missing for days after landing in CanadaA crew member of a flight operated by Pakistan International Airlines from Islamabad disappeared after landing in Toronto on Oct. 14.CanadaOct 19
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