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Quebec woman loses hands and legs after rare infection led to septic shockCameilla Ramdass, a 43-year-old esthetician and former model, said her ordeal began in January after she sought medical attention for severe back pain following a bout of the flu.CanadaJul 23
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Nearly 160 sick with flu at U.S. air force base after vaccine mandate endsThe dropping of the flu vaccine mandate follows what health officials described as a particularly severe flu season, during which U.S. infections surged.TrendingJun 19
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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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Federal researchers using driftwood to study and track seabird deaths off N.S. coastEnvironment and Climate Change Canada has dropped about 600 wooden blocks in the waters between Halifax and Sable Island and off the north coast of Cape Breton.EnvironmentJul 14
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Cat dies of avian flu in southeast SaskatchewanA pet cat died of the H5N1 strain of the avian flu in southeastern Saskatchewan, prompting a reminder to pet owners to keep their cats inside and their dogs leashed.CanadaMay 7
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Lyme disease isn’t the only concern as tick-borne illness rises in Nova ScotiaAnaplasmosis, a tick-borne bacterial disease spread by black-legged ticks, is also spreading in the province.CanadaJul 27
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Legionnaires’ bacteria found in New York museum cooling systems: reportThere were 63 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the city by Wednesday, along with 13 hospitalizations, local officials said. No one has died as a result of the outbreak.HealthJul 16
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Preserving peregrine falcon species, art of falconry in ManitobaParkland Mews Falconry & Bird of Prey Education Centre is working to preserve the peregrine falcon species and the art of falconry in Manitoba.CanadaJul 17
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Canada honours U.S. Independence Day with joint fighter jet fly pastCanada is marking the United States’ 250th birthday with a joint military fly-past, a Niagara Falls light display, 250 maple trees and a message from Mark Carney.CanadaJul 4
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David Eby leaving for trade mission to China but will fly home a few days earlyDavid Eby says he has been asked by the federal government to be available in early July for an announcement of a finalized memorandum of understanding.PoliticsJun 26
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Canada, Alberta flags fly high at town parade during separatism debateThere were lots of Canadian and Alberta flags on display during the annual parade making the kickoff to the Ponoka Rodeo this weekend in the central Alberta town.PoliticsJun 26
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Northern Ontario couple could face fines for attempting to save lodge from wildfiresJenny and Kevin VanderHooft face charges for flying their drone within an active fire zone and returning to an area under an evacuation order.FireJul 22
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Snowbirds thrill spectators during a special stop in SaskatoonAfter more than 50 years of thrilling audiences with their skilled maneuvers in the sky, the snowbirds are flying their final season with the classic Tutor jet.Jul 14
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Ticks are spreading anaplasmosis, not just Lyme disease, CMAJ warnsPhysicians are being urged to specifically consider anaplasmosis in regions with a growing prevalence of blacklegged ticks, which range in size from a poppyseed to a sesame seed.HealthJul 13
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5 unexpected cleaning secrets hiding in your home right nowDiscover new ways to put your favourite cleaning staples like Dawn, Cascade and Bounce to work. Home expert Melissa Maker shares her best-kept hacks for your cleanest home yet.The CuratorJul 26
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New Brunswickers can now track tick hot spots across provinceBlack-legged ticks can transmit Lyme disease, and it's hoped the online tool will raise awareness of areas where there's a higher risk of being bitten by one.CanadaJun 17
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American Airlines flight aborts takeoff after near-miss with private jetThe American Airlines plane scheduled to fly to Bermuda was forced to abort its takeoff from Miami after a private jet crossed the runway into its direct path.TrendingJun 29
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Former airline captain accused in ‘complex fraud’ around unlicensed flying: Peel policeInvestigators announced Monday the force will reveal the results of a probe dubbed 'Project Icarus' Tuesday morning that reportedly involves the individual.CanadaJun 8
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Snowbirds Alumni Association is fighting to keep the team flyingThe federal government recently announced Canada's Snowbirds will be temporarily grounded after the 2026 season while the team transitions to new aircraft.CanadaJun 3
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Parks Canada working to curb spread of deadly white-nose syndrome in Alberta batsParks Canada crews are at work in Alberta's bat caves, spreading a blend of bacteria to try to save the flying night mammals from a deadly, and accelerating, fungal infection.CanadaJun 22