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Parkinson’s fundraiser lifts spirits in search of new treatmentsFamily, friends and researchers have joined Parkinson's patients at St Patrick's Island on Saturday for a fundraising and awareness picnic.HealthJun 1
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Calgarians shine a light on Parkinson’s as researchers explore new therapiesA Calgary mother and daughter share a deep bond as they gather at an inaugural Parkinson's Disease picnic shining a light on Canada's fastest growing neurological disease.HealthMay 31
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Winnipeg organization marks World Parkinson’s Day with open houseCurrently, there is no cure for parkinsons disease, with more than 100-thousand Canadians left to tackle it on their own, and an estimated 10-million people afflicted world-wide.HealthApr 11
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Iconic Metis musician Ray St. Germain passes away, his family saysIconic Manitoba Metis musician Ray St. Germain has died, according to his family.CanadaJun 25
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Missing 80-year-old man found dead after massive Moose Jaw community searchGlen Bell, who has also gone by the name ‘Archie,’ went missing around 11:30 a.m. on June 26 from his home.CanadaJun 27
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Jonas Brothers set to headline Grey Cup halftime show in VancouverThe Jonas Brothers will be headlining the halftime show fresh off their world tour in November. This will be the 111th Grey Cup, which will be played in Vancouver.EntertainmentJun 3
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‘Eyes are the windows to the brain’: U of S researchers developing Alzheimer’s detection toolU of S researchers Changiz Taghibiglou and Sara Mardanisamani are working to develop a new, non-invasive AI screening tool for early detection of Alzheimer's disease.CanadaJun 5
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Quebec judge denies bid by billionaire Robert Miller for stay in sex crimes trialRobert Miller, founder of global electronics distributor Future Electronics, was arrested in May on 21 sex charges involving 10 complainants, many of whom were minors at the time.CrimeJun 21
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Ontario man gets prison time in hit-and-run that nearly killed teen cyclistJesse Bleck caused a crash that permanently injured a teenage cyclist in London, Ont., He was sentenced on Tuesday to a total of four-and-a-half years in prison.CrimeJun 18
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Robert Miller too sick to defend himself against sex charges, his lawyers sayThe lawyers argue that participating in the criminal trial would violate Miller’s Charter rights because he will never be able to defend himself.CrimeJun 5
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Kelowna developing plan for safer transportation, wants public inputThe city is asking residents to participate in an online survey or attend a public information session later this month.TrafficMay 22
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Western University researchers make breakthrough on possible ALS treatmentResearchers at Western University have made a discovery, showing that a protein can reverse, halt or prevent the death of motor neurons.HealthMay 13
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Alice Munro, renowned Canadian short story author, dies at 92The Swedish Academy hailed Munro as the “master of the contemporary short story” in awarding her the Nobel Prize in fall 2013.CanadaMay 14
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Kelowna to host Canadian Premier League game between Calgary, VancouverVancouver FC’s Season Members looking to purchase tickets for the match will have access to a pre-sale Wednesday. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 10.CanadaMay 8
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City of Kelowna commits to keeping beach-front activity centre openRumours of closure have swirled around the Okanagan Mission Activity Centre in Kelowna, B.C. But the city says it will remain open and will be funded for the "foreseeable future."CanadaApr 13
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Kelowna to use ‘trenchless’ repair to fix deteriorated sewer pipeCalled cured-in-place pipe, it’s a form of ‘trenchless’ repair that allows work crews to repair damaged pipes without having to dig up streets.CanadaApr 4
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Neurological conditions affect 3.4B people worldwide. What about Canada?Neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, migraines, stroke and multiple sclerosis, are now the leading of ill health and disability around the world.HealthMar 15
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Judas Priest’s Rob Halford talks ‘Invincible Shield’, Dolly Parton, acceptance in metal communityHeavy metal legends Judas Priest overcame a range of challenges to return with a pummeling album, Invincible Shield. Lead singer Rob Halford spoke to Global News.EntertainmentMar 8
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$1M donation to Kelowna General Hospital will boost Parkinson’s careBarry Humphreys left an indelible footprint in Canada's potash industry and now he will do the same in an area of health care that he knows all too well.HealthJan 31
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YWCA Women of Distinction to be honored on International Women’s DayMarch 8 is International Women’s Day and four exceptional women in Lethbridge will be recognized at the YWCA’s Women of Distinction event on Friday night.FeaturesMar 8