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Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy on the rise in Canada: studyNew research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that rates of hypertension and pre-eclampsia increased by 40 per cent between 2012 and 2021.HealthJul 29
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Capital gains change: CMA ‘deeply concerned’ about impact on health careThe CMA said in a statement Thursday that the capital gains tax changes will worsen barriers for retaining and recruiting physicians.CanadaMay 23
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Number of Ontarians without family doctor reaches 2.5 million, college saysThe Ontario College of Family Physicians says there are now 2.5 million people in the province who don't have a family doctor.HealthJul 11
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Capital gains changes are ‘really fair,’ Freeland says, as doctors cry foulThe Canadian Medical Association is asking the federal government to reconsider its proposed changes to capital gains taxation, arguing it will affect doctors' retirement savings.CanadaApr 23
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More Fredericton seniors relying on homeless shelters: ‘Numbers will continue to rise’Fredericton Homeless Shelters is seeing a rise of seniors needing the shelters, and its executive director believes that number will only increase in the next decade.CanadaJun 10
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Contentious capital gains tax change to come to House of Commons MondayFinance Minister Chrystia Freeland maintained Sunday that only a small number of wealthy Canadians will be paying more, despite objections from some professionals.CanadaJun 9
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Liberals table bill that would force health data vendors to allow secure data sharingThe bill means patients and health-care providers would be able to completely and securely access health information and exchange it with other systems.HealthJun 6
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Study probes racism reported by Black medical students at University of SaskatchewanJacob Alhassan is lead author of a study that found Black students and residents experienced blatant racism at a Canadian medical school.CanadaJun 10
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Meta brand enoki mushrooms recalled due to possible Listeria contaminationThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced a recall of Meta brand enoki mushrooms due to possible Listeria contamination.HealthMay 23
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Liberals introduce capital gains tax changes. Here’s what to knowProposed changes to how Canadians' capital gains are taxed have been tabled in the House of Commons. Here's what to know about the bill and the controversy.PoliticsJun 10
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Doctors caution N.S. policy on medical assistance in dying could drive out some MDsThree doctors said the wording of the professional standard crosses a line by requiring that physicians give an "effective" referral to another doctor willing to administer MAID.HealthJul 4
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Canada needs to do more to disaster-proof its hospitals, experts sayWith the number of climate-related emergencies expected to worsen, some parts of the country will need to move quickly to disaster-proof life-saving infrastructure, experts say.EnvironmentMay 25
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New Brunswick family doctors call for legislation to reduce paperworkThe president of New Brunswick's Medical Society said the paperwork requirements contribute to physician burnout and reduce the time they have available to see patients.CanadaMay 14
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N.S. emergency department deaths hit six-year high, doctors point to ‘bed-blocking’Nova Scotia's health authority says emergency department deaths hit a six-year high in 2023, with 666 deaths compared with 558 the year before.HealthJul 10
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Grand Theatre in London, Ont. announces new executive directorThe board of directors at the Grand says Lyndee Hansen was its ideal candidate for several reasons, one being her near-decade experience working there in various roles.CanadaJul 24
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CrowdStrike outage: Canadian flights, health care disrupted after faulty updateDozens of Canadian flights and several hospitals across the country were impacted on Friday amid a global technology outage related to cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.TechJul 19
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‘I’m not working for them’: Surrey business owner refuses to pay extortionistsAmid continued extortion threats to B.C. business owners, hundreds of community members turned out to a town hall in Surrey on Saturday.CrimeJul 22
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Trump shooting linked to rising political anger fuelled by social media: Winnipeg political expertA Winnipeg political expert says rising anger in politics and everyday discourse is fuelled by the internet and social media.PoliticsJul 15
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Animal welfare organizations calling on CFIA to immediately halt exporting live horsesA group of animal rights organizations are calling on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to halt the practice of exporting live horses overseas for slaughter.CanadaJul 4
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Manitobans worried about living costs and crime, doubt justice system: surveyManitobans are growing worried about the cost of living and crime in the province, leading them to doubt the justice system, according to a recent poll.EconomyJul 7