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Hantavirus risk low in Ontario; couple asymptomatic and isolating in rural area: top doctorOntario health officials say two residents exposed to hantavirus during a cruise outbreak remain symptom-free and are isolating while being monitored for 45 days.CanadaMay 8
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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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Alberta rolls out activity-based surgery funding model to more public hospitalsAlberta hospital operators will now be funded by the province based on the number and type of procedures they perform, rather than a blanket budget for surgeries.HealthJun 1
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Carney, Liberals awaiting on committee report to decide on MAID extensionA parliamentary committee of senators and MPs is studying whether Canada is ready to expand medical assistance in dying to those whose sole underlying condition is mental illness.HealthMay 6
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Suspect dead in officer-involved shooting in Surrey, B.C., investigation ongoingA deadly stabbing in Surrey, B.C., ended with a police shooting Friday afternoon, leaving two people dead and another injured as investigators probe both incidents.CrimeMay 30
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Halifax police say missing newborn found dead, 2 people chargedOfficers responded to a call Friday night about a woman in life-threatening condition who had just given birth, but the child was not with her. The baby has since been found dead.CrimeMay 24
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Charges pending for suspected Pelican Narrows shooter, RCMP sayThe remote northeastern Saskatchewan community of Pelican Narrows has been left shaken after a shooting near its local health clinic that killed one person and injured another.CrimeJun 2
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Ontario government will consider Toronto police request on suspending officer payThe Toronto officers were arrested and charged in Barcelona and face charges over an incident in a taxi involving a woman who was allegedly hurt and sexually assaulted.CrimeMay 27
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Trump says ‘everything checked out perfectly’ after annual medical checkupThe 79-year-old president spent more than three hours at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House described as preventive medical and dental checkups.U.S. NewsMay 26
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FIFA reverses water bottle ban at World Cup games, some restrictions applyFIFA officials have done a bottle flip and announced they are reversing their previously announced reusable water bottle ban at World Cup games.SportsJun 5
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Gunshots reported outside the White House, U.S. officials confirmShots fired near the White House prompted a lockdown Saturday evening, with reporters rushing for cover as authorities responded to the scene, according to U.S. officials.U.S. NewsMay 23
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First Canadian hantavirus case confirmed in B.C. patientOne persona has now tested positive for hantavirus. Nine people in Canada are classified as high-risk due to exposure to the rare strain of virus and have been self-isolating.HealthMay 17
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Increasing screen time for children a public health concern: U.S. advisoryThe U.S. surgeon general's advisory urges a whole-of-society approach, including delaying kids' access to devices and online platforms for as long as possible.HealthMay 20
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Texas teen bit, hospitalized after reportedly trying to bring shark on boatThe 17-year-old was bitten while trying to bring the shark on board a boat, U.S. officials said to media, and had to be rushed to hospital.U.S. NewsMay 26
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Ball python found at Ontario sewage plant trying to slither to safetyThe Windsor-Essex County Humane Society said other animals have been found in the screening system at the plant before, but added snakes don't always survive.CanadaJun 2
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Woman dead after being struck by umbrella at South Carolina restaurant: reports'Our hearts are with the family, friends, and loved ones affected by the tragic incident during last night’s sudden severe weather event at Lake Marion,' the restaurant wrote.U.S. NewsMay 26
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Woman dead after falling into open manhole in ManhattanThe woman plunged to her death after she stepped out of her vehicle in Midtown Manhattan and fell around 3 metres into an uncovered utility hole in front of the Cartier Mansion.U.S. NewsMay 19
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U.S. notes ‘slight progress’ in Iran talks, but uncertain deal will be madeRubio said he didn’t want to exaggerate the progress, saying there had been “a little bit of movement and that’s good.” He said the conversations were ongoing.WorldMay 22
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Saskatchewan beginning 6-month independent hospital safety, security reviewAfter four months, Saskatchewan's health ministry says it has chosen a third-party reviewer to look into strengthening hospital safety in the province.HealthMay 21
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11 plane crash victims rescued after hours drifting at sea off Florida coastThe pilot had declared an emergency, and then communication with the aircraft was lost, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority in the Bahamas said in a media post.TrendingMay 13