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New program launched for vaccine-injured CanadiansThe Public Health Agency of Canada has taken over a program for vaccine-injured CanadiansHealthApr 1
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Pharmacists in Manitoba can now administer measles-containing vaccinesMeasles is spreading in Manitoba, where 392 cases of the virus have been reported this year. Pharmacists in the province are asking to take a jab in the fight.HealthMar 31
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Year-long salmonella outbreak from imported pistachios ‘difficult to control.’ Here’s whyThe outbreak passed the one-year mark in March, with almost 190 lab-confirmed illnesses confirmed and more than 300 pistachio and pistachio-containing products recalled so far.CanadaApr 15
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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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Plant-based milk facility ‘haven for listeria’ before deadly outbreak: docsFood safety experts say the discernible details reveal "huge red flags" at the facility that should have alerted health officials to act sooner.ConsumerApr 17
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Decade of death: With 18K lives lost, B.C. counts cost of 10-year drug emergencyMore than 18,000 people have died from toxic illicit drugs in British Columbia since a public health emergency was declared on April 14, 2016.HealthApr 8
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Dr. Joss Reimer says misinformation a key target as she becomes Canada’s top doctorTackling health misinformation and rebuilding public trust are top priorities for Canada's incoming chief public health officer Dr. Joss Reimer.HealthFeb 20
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Canada’s incoming top doctor says restoring public trust a top priorityCanada's incoming chief public health officer Dr. Joss Reimer said it's critical for the federal government to take a proactive approach to countering false information.HealthFeb 20
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Prairie Harm Reduction’s operations suspended amid financial woesThe organization previously said it did not believe there was evidence of fraud, theft of personal misuse of funds after discovering a 'significant' financial shortfall.HealthMar 30
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Saskatchewan government says it’s cutting ties with Prairie Harm ReductionSaskatchewan's mental health and addictions minister says she's considering legislation to limit where supervised consumption sites may operate.HealthMar 31
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RCMP share photos, details of drugs seized from Chilliwack labOn Oct. 2, RCMP officers, along with specialized RCMP units and partner agencies, executed multiple search warrants at homes, storage lockers and a clandestine laboratory.CrimeApr 15
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Federal departments, agencies to shed 12,000 full-time equivalent positionsFederal departments announced that they plan to cut more than 12,000 jobs over three years as part of the Carney government’s spending review plan.CanadaMar 21
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U.K. animal charity forced to clarify image of 250 abandoned dogs isn’t AIThe charity said it found 250 dogs in total and shared an Instagram image of many of them huddled inside a decrepit-looking building.TrendingApr 8
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Canada’s oldest Second World War veteran Burdett Sisler dead at 110A statement from Gov. Gen. Mary Simon's office says she and her husband were saddened to learn of Burdett Sisler's death and are sending condolences to his friends and family.CanadaApr 5
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As Canada’s tax deadline nears, 4 things you might not know you can claimWith the April 30 deadline for Canadians to file their taxes, there are many benefits Canadians are eligible for that they may not be aware of.CanadaApr 20
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$50M Vaccine Injury Support Program still failing, injured sayA five-month Global News investigation last year found Canada's Vaccine Injury Support Program wasn't working as intended. It still isn't.CanadaFeb 2
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Winnipeg man powerlifted through cancer treatment, hopes to inspire othersIn 2023, Winnipegger Jordan Powell had his sights set on a national powerlifting championship after breaking the provincial record. A cancer diagnosis changed his journey.CanadaFeb 4
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To chop spending, Ottawa will cut science, tourism, foreign aid programsWhile 40 departments will collectively spend $23 billion more next year, another 85 departments will spend $31 billion less in 2026-27.PoliticsMar 19
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‘Defeated, devastated’: B.C. boy denied funding to receive medical care in GermanyDoctors from BC Children's Hospital and Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto also wrote letters of support for Nathan to travel to Germany to get the treatment.HealthMar 24
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‘Havana syndrome’ report doubting foreign role was flawed: U.S. officialsU.S. intelligence, military and law enforcement officials unanimously agreed that an intelligence assessment doubting a foreign role in the 'Havana syndrome' should be withdrawn.WorldMar 19