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COVID-19 vaccine protects pregnant women from getting severely ill, study findsDr. Deborah Money, senior author of the paper published Monday in JAMA, said having such a large study "robustly" confirms the benefit of COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women.HealthDec 15
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Ontario hospitals warn of massive spike in ICU admissions for influenzaThe Ontario Hospital Association issued a statement Tuesday, saying there was an alarming increase in cases, which have now hit a three-year high.CanadaDec 16
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Alberta minister, new permanent chief medical officer of health eye renewed collaborationNew chief medical officer of health Dr. Vivien Suttorp and primary care minister Adriana LaGrange say they're looking forward to working together as the province enters a new era.HealthDec 19
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Independent Regina businesses make the best of the holidaysTwo independent Regina businesses prepped for holiday season months in advance and are now making the most of the busy shopping season.CanadaDec 14
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Canada sees record population drop, driven by fewer temporary residentsStatistics Canada said Wednesday the national population fell by 76,068 people, or 0.2 per cent, in the third quarter of this year.CanadaDec 17
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Pressure rises to shut down Granville Street SROs with emergency calls up 822%, HVA saysVancouver's hospitality industry continues to put pressure on the provincial government over the deteriorating situation on Granville Street.CrimeNov 27
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Participation in kids’ sports in Manitoba back up to pre-pandemic numbersWhile sport registration numbers are being celebrated across Manitoba, it's also coming with additional challenges like rising costs, qualified coaches and facility availability.SportsDec 3
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Ron Schuler, longtime Manitoba Progressive Conservative, won’t run againManitoba Progressive Conservative Ron Schuler has announced he will not seek re-election.PoliticsDec 17
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‘Patients get relief’: Researchers recommending nerve blockers to treat migrainesThe research recommends occipital nerve blocks should be offered in emergency rooms to treat acute migraine attacks.HealthDec 5
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Calgary is one of the country’s hot spots for influenza: Health CanadaThe city of Calgary and surrounding area have become one of several hot spots for flu outbreaks across the country in recent weeks according to Health Canada.HealthNov 25
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Alberta ERs seeing flood of influenza patients as cases jump 70% in a weekIn the first week of December, there was a 70 per cent jump in the number of lab-confirmed influenza cases in Alberta, along with 300 more hospitalizations and six more deaths.HealthDec 11
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Canada’s grocery code of conduct is coming in 2026. What it means for youThe code of conduct is a document where the stakeholders in the grocery industry have agreed on a set of rules to govern the relationship between grocers and their suppliers.ConsumerDec 15
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Saskatchewan man puts the ‘fun’ in funeralHow did you get creative during the COVID-19 pandemic? One Saskatchewan man invented a game that brings light to a sensitive subject.FeaturesNov 23
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Nova Scotia’s strong population growth has tapered off for the first time since 2020The population boom recorded in Nova Scotia since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have come to an end.CanadaDec 18
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BC Housing directed to investigate accused killer’s presence at SROThe province has directed BC Housing to investigate how an accused killer, wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, was able to shelter in a single-room occupancy building in Vancouver.Canada11 hours
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Ontario may need to throw out millions of dollars in PPE: auditor generalDuring the height of COVID-19, the Ford government signed long-term contracts with Ontario manufacturers for desperately needed masks for health-care workers.PoliticsDec 2
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Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé says he’s resigning from cabinetThe Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government passed Bill 2 in late October and has faced strong pushback from physicians since then.PoliticsDec 18
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Treasury Board president ‘not aware’ of any return-to-office rule changesShafqat Ali on Monday denied having any knowledge about discussions to potentially order public servants to return to the office full time in 2027.CanadaDec 1
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Why your car insurance is likely getting more expensive in 2026Car insurance premiums in Canada have been getting more expensive in recent years and insurance experts believe prices will continue to drive up into 2026.ConsumerDec 11
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This H3N2 flu strain is spreading ‘rapidly.’ Why subclade K is hitting hardChildren are among those being hit hard this flu season, with most infections being detected in people under 19, according to Health Canada.HealthDec 17