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COVID-19 vaccine protects pregnant women from getting severely ill, study findsDr. Deborah Money, senior author of the paper published Monday in JAMA, said having such a large study "robustly" confirms the benefit of COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women.HealthDec 15
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Nova Scotia’s strong population growth has tapered off for the first time since 2020The population boom recorded in Nova Scotia since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have come to an end.CanadaDec 18
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Kelowna’s unemployment rate jumps again, worse than height of COVID-19 pandemicAccording to Statistics Canada, the jobless rate in the Kelowna area rose to 9.3 per cent in October, an increase of 2.2 per cent in just one month – the 2nd highest in B.C.CanadaNov 12
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Ontario may need to throw out millions of dollars in PPE: auditor generalDuring the height of COVID-19, the Ford government signed long-term contracts with Ontario manufacturers for desperately needed masks for health-care workers.PoliticsDec 2
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Chilly, snowy Christmas coming to Alberta, rest of Western CanadaAs much as 10 to 20 cm is expected to fall by Christmas morning in central Alberta, including in and around Edmonton, and drivers are advised consider adjusting travel plans.WeatherDec 24
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Saskatchewan man puts the ‘fun’ in funeralHow did you get creative during the COVID-19 pandemic? One Saskatchewan man invented a game that brings light to a sensitive subject.FeaturesNov 23
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Flights between Regina and Saskatoon could be making a comebackFlight service between Regina and Saskatoon was running for years before the COVID-19 pandemic and is looking to return.Nov 14
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Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine sales tumble after government guidance on the shots narrowsThe fall COVID-19 vaccine season is starting slowly for Pfizer, with U.S. sales of its Comirnaty shots sinking 25% after federal regulators narrowed recommendations on who should get them.HealthNov 4
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Pharmacists decry ‘hurdles’ facing Albertans who want a COVID vaccinePharmacists say there are so many problems with Alberta's COVID-19 vaccination campaign this year, they fear some people will choose not to get immunized.HealthNov 4
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New health problems delay closing arguments for Calgary man accused of sex assaultsCourt heard Richard Mantha could only appear in court by phone because he was in the COVID-19 isolation unit at the Calgary Remand Centre and may have suffered a second stroke.CrimeNov 5
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COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumorsWASHINGTON (AP) — The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients – revving up their immune systems to help fight tumors.HealthOct 22
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British Columbians urged to get flu, COVID-19 shots amid vaccine ‘disinformation’B.C.'s deputy provincial health officer, Martin Lavoie, said there are 'quite a number' of viruses and bacteria circulating in communities at this time.HealthOct 22
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Toronto to develop wastewater surveillance program to detect diseases for FIFA World CupToronto will launch a wastewater surveillance pilot during the 2026 World Cup to monitor diseases like COVID-19, flu, and measles in busy fan zones.SportsOct 17
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Oilers heating up after slow start to seasonThe Edmonton Oilers seem to be waking up from their latest traditional slumberous start to a season.SportsDec 7
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Domi’s winner lifts Maple Leafs over PenguinsMax Domi scored the winner with 8:25 remaining to snap a 23-game goalless streak and added an assist to end the Toronto Maple Leafs' three-game slide with a 6-3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.SportsDec 23
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Greater Toronto home sales fall in November as prices, new listings decline: boardToronto's real estate board says activity, new listings and average selling prices were down last month as potential homebuyers stayed on the sidelines.CanadaDec 3
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Georgetown teen who drove drunk killing 3 siblings in May pleads guiltyIt was May 18 when Ethan Lehouillier exited the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 and drove through a red light and three lanes before hitting a median and striking a vehicle.CrimeDec 15
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Canada tabs Turris for world junior shootout tipsKyle Turris never once felt unprepared.SportsDec 19
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McDavid says confidence rising in EdmontonWhile a three-game winning streak is modest by many standards, it would be a significant milestone for the inconsistent Edmonton Oilers.SportsDec 8
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Leafs better defensively, but more work neededThe Maple Leafs limped out of the Bell Centre last month.SportsDec 12