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U.S. measles cases hit a 30-year high in 2025, CDC data showsA total of 2,144 confirmed measles cases were reported in the United States in 2025, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Wednesday.HealthJan 8
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H3N2 flu is surging — and just had the ‘perfect environment’ for a spikeIn the week ending Dec. 20, one in four (25.6 per cent) of every influenza test conducted in the U.S. came back positive, the U.S. CDC said.HealthJan 2
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Raw milk consumption warnings issued after U.S. newborn dies of listeriaConsuming raw dairy products can expose people to a variety of illnesses including avian influenza, brucella, tuberculosis, Salmonella, and E. coli, among other pathogens.HealthFeb 4
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China’s envoy says Beijing, Ottawa ‘eye to eye’ on supporting GreenlandChina says it respects Greenland’s sovereignty and seeks a constructive Arctic role, while analysts warn of growing Russia-China cooperation in the region.CanadaJan 24
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Corus, CBC, Bell will join forces to air 2026 Canadian Screen Awards'This is a perfect example of just knowing how important it is to uplift Canadian stories and support Canadian talent,' said Academy CEO Tammy Frick.EntertainmentJan 30
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1 in 3 U.S. flu tests positive over holidays as Canada set to reveal dataThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said around one in three (32.9 per cent) of influenza tests came back positive for the week ending Dec. 27, 2025.CanadaJan 6
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Canadian furniture industry still ‘reeling’ after Trump pauses tariff spikeCanada’s kitchen cabinet industry says U.S. tariffs remain devastating despite Trump pausing planned increases, with companies warning of layoffs and lost profits.CanadaJan 3
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Health minister says U.S. health institutions no longer trustworthy partnersHealth minister Marjorie Michel says she cannot trust American health institutions as reliable partners for Canada's future, citing misinformation as a major concern.CanadaDec 26, 2025
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U.S. advisory panel rolls back universal hepatitis B vaccine recommendationA federal vaccine advisory committee voted on Friday to end the longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born.U.S. NewsDec 5, 2025
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Infant botulism in 10 US states linked to formula being recalledFederal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that was being recalled, authorities said Saturday.HealthNov 8, 2025
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Canadian travellers to Europe face new border measures as security ramps upCanadians heading to Europe will soon need new travel clearance as EU officials roll out biometric checks and a €20 ETIAS pass next year.CanadaNov 8, 2025
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F-35 fighter jet purchase ‘remains under review,’ defence minister saysCanadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty says the country's planned acquisition of 88 F-35 fighter jets from the United States 'remains under review.'CanadaJan 28
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Preliminary tests find germ that causes botulism in ByHeart baby formulaPreliminary tests showed that ByHeart baby formula contained the type of bacteria that produces the toxin linked to a botulism outbreak, California health officials said.HealthNov 9, 2025
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Budget 2025’s plans for CBC include getting Canada into Eurovision contestA line in the new federal budget’s section on CBC says the government is working with the public broadcaster to explore participation in the popular song contest.CanadaNov 4, 2025
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Canadian union files complaint about closure of Ubisoft Halifax production studioA union has filed a complaint with the Nova Scotia Labour Board, saying Ubisoft should be penalized for its decision last week to close its Halifax production studio.CanadaJan 14
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Ottawa to scrap EV mandate as part of national auto strategy: sourcesPrime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday is expected to scrap the sales mandate in favour of new vehicle emissions standards and revive consumer rebates for EV purchases.CanadaFeb 4
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Could Canada join Eurovision Song Contest? Experts say audience neededThe federal budget included a line that said the government was working with CBC/Radio Canada to explore the possibility of Canada entering the Eurovision Song Contest.EntertainmentNov 9, 2025
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Laid-off Ubisoft workers rally, call on video game developer to reopen in HalifaxA crowd of Ubisoft workers and supporters held a rally, urging the video game developer to reopen the studio that was closed earlier this month after a successful union drive.CanadaJan 29
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Catherine O’Hara, Canadian actor and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star, dead at 71Catherine O'Hara is best-known for her role as Kate McCallister in the 'Home Alone' movie series, alongside 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Beetlejuice.'EntertainmentJan 30
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Video game developer Ubisoft closes Halifax office, says decision not linked to unionMost of the employees working in Halifax supported a mobile version of the game known as Assassin's Creed Rebellion, and they also worked on Rainbow Six Mobile.CanadaJan 7