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Manitoba health-care support workers to get 27 per cent raise under new contractThe two unions involved say the four-year deal includes average wage increases of 27 per cent and higher starting wages for high-vacancy positions.HealthOct 18
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Early voting begins in final week of Saskatchewan election campaignSaskatchewan residents can vote early for five days starting Tuesday in the lead-up to the Oct. 28 provincial election.PoliticsOct 21
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Province urges Manitobans to combat upcoming flu season with vaccinationsDr. Brent Roussin, the province's chief public health officer, says it's especially important for people considered high-risk to get a flu shot.HealthOct 16
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‘It will take time’: Wab Kinew reflects on first year as Manitoba premierManitoba Premier Wab Kinew continues to enjoy a honeymoon with voters one year after his NDP government was elected, but there are challenges ahead.PoliticsOct 3
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Ontario proposes fix to issue of dwindling long-term care cultural admissionsOntario is proposing a pilot project to tweak long-term care priority rules in order to address a problem of declining and mismatched admissions to the province's cultural homes.CanadaNov 19
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‘Nightmarish mistake’: SCO calls for investigation into botched Winnipeg surgeryThe Southern Chiefs’ Organization is calling for an investigation into a botched amputation at Grace Hospital in which a man from Bloodvein First Nation had the wrong leg removed.HealthNov 13
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Winnipeg man needs liver transplant, partner worries amid health care woesA Winnipeg woman is concerned as her partner, who awaits a liver transplant, may be discharged from hospital. But, she fears that will endanger the man she loves.HealthNov 19
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B.C. animal clinics told to set up avian flu protocols amid human exposure riskB.C. health authorities have announced the first case of a human avian flu infection acquired in Canada, with the teenage patient in critical condition in hospital.HealthNov 15
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Canadian veterans say mental health struggles can be overcomeSurvivors of mental health crises related to military service say help is available and it's crucial to seek it.FeaturesNov 13
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‘It’s a piece of history’: Antique wagon stolen from Westbank MuseumWhen staff walked into work Monday morning, they noticed their antique luggage cart was missing.CanadaNov 7
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N.S. Progressive Conservative election platform includes cap on electricity ratesThe Tories are the second of the three major parties to release a platform this week after the Liberals presented a plan containing $2.3 billion in election promises.PoliticsNov 8
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Transgender community to gather in remembrance, and in opposition to Alberta legislationAdebayo Chris Katiiti says many in Alberta's transgender community don't agree with the premier.PoliticsNov 20
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Avian flu: People, pets urged to keep clear of sick, dead birds as B.C. probes 1st human caseA teen from the Fraser Health region, remains in critical condition in B.C. Children's Hospital after contracting Canada's first suspected human case of the virus.HealthNov 12
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Veteran mental health highlighted on Remembrance Day: ‘It’s hard to say I’m not OK’Active-duty soldiers and veterans struggling to live up to the 'hero' persona are coming forward to urge others to seek the help they need.FeaturesNov 11
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‘How am I still here?’: Survivor of horrific Edmonton crash speaks about recoveryCassandra Delaney told Global News she, her grandson and a friend were heading out to go shopping when a life-altering collision happened just minutes from their home.CanadaOct 25
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N.B. fiscal update projects bigger deficit due to ‘significant’ travel nurse costsRené Legacy's second quarter update released today shows a worsening situation since the last update in August, which pegged the deficit at $27.6 million.MoneyNov 15
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Time to scrap sick notes? Canadian doctors say to get rid of themAs cold and flu season ramps up in Canada, a group of medical professionals is calling for the elimination of sick notes for short-term illnesses.HealthOct 28
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Nova Scotia NDP releases election platform focused on affordability, housing, healthThe Nova Scotia NDP has released its election platform, which emphasizes affordability and housing and commits to spending an additional $2 billion over two years.PoliticsNov 13
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West Edmonton Mall announces death of sea lion that lived in shopping centreOn its website, West Edmonton Mall says it is an accredited member of Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums and the National Marine Educators Association.CanadaOct 28
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Alberta proposes new bill of rights, including to refuse medical treatment — with exemptionsPremier Smith said amendments have been worded to conflict with the UCP's plan to introduce legislation giving police and family the authority to force drug users into treatment.PoliticsOct 28