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B.C. man suffering reaction to COVID-19 vaccine still trying to get compensationJan Przeranski says that as a result of his vaccination, he suffers from severe lymphedema, a chronic, progressive condition that has caused swelling and infections in his arm.HealthMay 21
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How contagious is hantavirus compared with COVID-19, measles and RSV?The latest hantavirus outbreak raises the question of how does hantavirus compare with other viruses that have posed major public health challenges.HealthMay 8
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Montreal’s anti-radicalization centre rebrands in response to shifting mandateMontreal's anti-radicalization centre is getting a new name and focus to meet realities that leapt to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic.PoliticsMay 27
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Florida man with Canadian citizenship sentenced in U.S. COVID fraud caseThe fraud stems from a false loan application submitted by Josh Edwards to the U.S. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) during the Covid-19 pandemic.CrimeJun 3
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Hospitalizations for respiratory illnesses are rising across Canada: reportNearly 60,000 people were hospitalized in what the CIHI calls 'vaccine-preventable respiratory hospitalizations' across Canada in 2024.HealthApr 16
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U.S. CDC study on COVID-19 vaccine efficacy won’t be released: officialsThe research paper was to appear in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's flagship publication.U.S. NewsApr 22
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Iran war could push world into a food ‘catastrophe,’ UN agency warnsIf the U.S.-led war in Iran continues, the protracted conflict 'could trigger a cascade of effects similar to the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis,' according to the FAO.EconomyApr 21
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Former premier Brian Pallister reflects on his time in office at portrait unveilingFormer Manitoba premier Brian Pallister, who led the province during the height of COVID-19, was lauded by friends and colleagues as his portrait was unveiled at the legislature.PoliticsMar 27
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Toronto transit agency writes off $6M in rental revenue from subway storefrontsA new report revealed rental debts accrued during the pandemic are being forgiven, in part because some businesses went under altogether.CanadaMay 26
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B.C. jewelry designer closing long-time store due to U.S. tariffsKeith Jack designs and sells handmade Celtic jewelry and despite surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, he says the tariffs hit him harder.EconomyMar 24
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FSIN releases public statement, calling audit ‘disagreement in interpretation’The FSIN is defending its COVID-19 spending amid mounting pressure for accountability following a multi-million repayment call from Indigenous Services Canada.CanadaMar 24
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New Brunswick government announces $9M for food banks as visits surgeThe government has announced $9 million to non-profit Feed NB to supply food banks across the province.CanadaJun 8
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Flu briefings given to Ontario health minister hidden in transparency clampdownSweeping changes to Ontario's freedom of information laws were brought in as part of the Ford government's budget this year and are now being enacted.CanadaMay 19
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No arrests as white nationalist group stages demonstration in Halifax suburbPolice in Halifax say a white nationalist group known as the Second Sons was behind a short-lived demonstration in the suburb of Bedford South on the weekend.CanadaJun 3
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Airlines facing high jet fuel costs can now get millions in loans in CanadaThe new federal government program will let airlines borrow up to $150 million each, said Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne.Consumer11 hours
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Ontario records steepest drop in labour force since 1976, excluding pandemicA new report from the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario said the number of people in work dropped by 71,300 between January and March, a decline of 0.8 per cent.CanadaJun 3
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Alcohol consumption in B.C. hits 20-year low, but we’re still drinking more than average'When it comes to drinking alcohol, less is best,' Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, said in a release on Wednesday.HealthMay 27
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Ebola restrictions may see over 24K travel documents suspended, Ottawa saysThe mass suspension of travel documents marks the government's first use of powers it granted itself through its border legislation, Bill C-12, which passed in late March.HealthMay 28
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Province spending $17M, adding 26 new ICU beds in Saskatoon hospitalThe critical care ward in Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital is expanding. Twenty-six new beds will be added over the next two years, the health minister said on Monday.HealthMay 11
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Canada’s international student enrolment down to pandemic levels: StatCanFull-time international students in public post-secondary institutions decreased four per cent for the academic year 2024-25 and 26 per cent in 2025-26, Statistics Canada said.CanadaMay 5