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Ontario offering RSV vaccines to more young children and to pregnant womenOntario is expanding its respiratory virus vaccination program this year for infants, high-risk children and pregnant women ahead of the fall flu season.CanadaJul 26
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Advocacy group says B.C. seniors should have free shingles, RSV vaccinesA Canadian advocacy group said more about 70 per cent of B.C. seniors have not been vaccinated for shingles.HealthJun 2
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NACI recommends universal immunization program against RSV for all infantsThe National Advisory Committee on Immunization is recommending a universal immunization program against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, for all infants.CanadaMay 17
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Your ‘summer cold’ could likely be COVID-19, doctors say amid surgeGayle Robin was surprised when her sister in California told her in early July she had tested positive for COVID-19, which is rising in Canada, health experts say.HealthAug 3
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‘Incredibly disappointing’: Ontario halts wastewater testing for COVID, other virusesOntario is officially ending its COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program in a move some public health experts call shortsighted.HealthJul 31
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Okanagan family flees Jasper wildfireThe couple, and their daughter, were in their RV at a camground just south of Jasper on Monday night when fast-moving flames roared into the area.CanadaJul 26
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Suspect steals RV, officer fires gun during arrest at Lloydminster campground: RCMPLloydminster RCMP were investigating a weapons complaint when a foot chase led police into a local campground. A suspect allegedly drove an RV towards an officer.CrimeJun 30
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Peterborough health unit offers to cover wastewater surveillance costs after Ontario ends programThe Ontario government will end its wastewater surveillance program for COVID-19 on July 31. However, officials in Peterborough have expanded the program to test for other viruses.HealthJun 14
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COVID-flu shot offers strong immune response in late-stage trial, Moderna saysModerna says it combination vaccine to protect against both COVID-19 and influenza generated a stronger immune response in adults 50 and over when compared to separate shots.HealthJun 10
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BC United announces free shingles vaccines as part of campaignBC United announced that if the party wins the next provincial election, residents over the age of 50 will be able to receive shingles vaccines free of charge.PoliticsJun 8
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Long time Regina Symphony Orchestra conductor Victor Sawa passes awayAmong his many roles, Sawa was the Conductor Emeritus for the RSO and last conducted in January 2023 with the Golden Age of Hollywood Concert.CanadaJun 12
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Impending loss of reconstructive surgeon worries Alberta face cancer patientConcerns are growing over the potential loss of the main doctor at the Institute of Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine (iRSM) that specializes in face and neck cancers.HealthJun 10
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‘It’s home’: RV dwellers on Vancouver Island worried about possible bylaw changeUnder the proposed bylaw, the Regional District of Nanaimo would limit stays for recreational vehicles to six months, even in an RV park.PoliticsJun 4
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Ontario woman living illegally in RV encampment as rents continue to riseHeather Grant of Hamilton says she and her family are victims of rents spiking in the city and have yet to find local supportive housing that fits their needs.CanadaMay 28
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‘Heart-wrenching’: Family’s motorhome stolen from front yard just days after buying itA N.B. woman was in shock as she awoke Monday morning to learn their new motorhome was stolen from their property — a vehicle she said was a 'dream' purchase.CrimeMay 29
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2024 Queen City Ex kicks off in ReginaThe Queen City Ex officially began Wednesday with different foods, games and rides to satisfy any fair-goer.CanadaJul 31
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Postmedia offers to purchase Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain for $1MA monitor’s report says Postmedia Network Inc. has offered $1 million to purchase Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain.EconomyAug 3
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Forest clean-up group tackles massive illegal dumpsite near Okanagan FallsThe dumpsite near Okanagan Falls ‘is an unusually large problem area consisting of RVs, household garbage, burnt vehicles, metal, and other material.’EnvironmentMay 25
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Montreal community group launches project to ease tension over Israel-Hamas conflictA Montreal community group has launched a new project called Solidarity with Dialogue in hopes of creating conversations that will ease tensions over the Israel-Hamas conflict.CanadaAug 1
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‘The bullet is in her spine:’ Teen girl shot at Africville reunion faces long recoveryThe teenager was hit by a bullet as she held a toddler and was taken to hospital, her cousin said. Police have said four other people were also taken to hospital.CrimeAug 2