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University of Lethbridge research could shift how cancer is treatedIn a combined effort, researchers from the University of Lethbridge helped discover a critical function of a specific ribonucleic acid in the growth of cancer cells.ScienceFeb 26
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Edmonton infills operated as rooming houses, renting by the day — even hourResidents in neighbourhoods near the University of Alberta are sounding the alarm over new infills being rented out by the bedroom — in some cases by the day and even the by hour.ConsumerMar 3
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University of Alberta Hospital rehab space offers help for neurology patients soonerA new $2.7M neuro rehab centre at the U of A Hospital is speeding up recovery, using robotic exoskeletons and early therapy to help stroke and injury patients.HealthApr 30
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McGill-led study suggests psychedelics could change depression treatmentResearchers from McGill University and Mila, Quebec’s artificial intelligence institute, brought together 89 experts from 17 countries for the study.CanadaApr 15
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Mood and anxiety disorders affect more than a quarter of Manitobans: reportManitobans sought treatment for anxiety and depression more than any other mental health issue, a new report from the University of Manitoba found.HealthApr 29
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‘The day the music dies’: Organists pipe up to save historical U of A instrumentMusic from a pipe organ has filled the U of A's convocation hall for a century, but that may soon come to an end as impending renovations include removing the memorial instrument.EntertainmentApr 22
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Halifax Transit sends warning about dangerous ‘bus surfing’ trendHalifax Regional Municipality issued a statement condemning the trend, saying, 'No amount of 'likes' is worth your life.'CanadaApr 22
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Toronto man’s HIV in remission after bone marrow transplant to treat cancerDoctors say a Toronto man has shown no signs of his HIV infection since receiving a bone marrow transplant. If he stays virus-free through 2027, he'll be considered cured.CanadaApr 26
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Quebec startup launches gamified savings app targeting young CanadiansA 23-year-old entrepreneur says his new app aims to make saving money easier and more appealing for young people through prizes and game-like features.Canada4 hours
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Consider joining the skilled trades, Canada’s jobs minister urges youthFederal jobs minister Patty Hajdu said when she was growing up in Thunder Bay, Ont., students who attended a skilled trades high school in the city were "deeply stigmatized"EconomyApr 13
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Health Canada approves first needle-free treatment for allergic reactions'This approval addresses a critical need for Canadians affected by severe allergies that put them at risk of anaphylaxis,' the press release states.HealthApr 16
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Traces of fentanyl, other drugs found in some Ontario fish, study showsResearchers said while wastewater treatment plants do a good job at treating water, they were not designed to deal with the 'complexity' of compounds like fentanyl.EnvironmentApr 20
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Non-invasive endometriosis scan trial boosts hope for faster diagnosisIt was found that the specialized CT scans are 'accurately detecting endometriotic lesions' that is often "missed by conventional imaging methods."HealthApr 30
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Navigating STI resources in SaskatchewanWith STI rates rising, a local non-profit is highlighting its app for contraceptive info, symptom checks and testing sites to help people stay informed and get care.HealthApr 20
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Common antidepressant may help adults with long COVID: studyThe clinical trial showed a 99 per cent probability that fluvoxamine outperformed placebo for 'reducing fatigue severity and improving quality of life in people with long COVID.'HealthApr 2
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New Brunswick students collecting data for NASA as part of Artemis II missionThe world has been collectively anticipating the launch of Artemis II but five university students in New Brunswick are keeping an especially close eye on the mission to the moon.CanadaApr 1
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More businesses are closing than opening in Canada, report findsCanada’s 'entrepreneurial drought' began in early 2024, with the gap between openings and closures reaching a new high in the last quarter of 2025, a new report says.EconomyApr 16
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B.C. bats ‘do not know the border’ — and Trump funding cuts may put them in perilScientists battling a deadly infection that has killed millions of bats say the tiny creatures don't care about borders, as they flit between British Columbia and Washington state.CanadaMay 4
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Why allergy seasons are becoming ‘more intense overall’ in Canada'You cannot escape allergies if you live in Canada; it's impossible,' said Daniel Coates, director at Aerobiology Research Laboratories.WeatherApr 27
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Extreme fitness, viral videos could be boosting ‘rhabdo’ cases, health experts sayViral videos and 'fitspiration' trends can sometimes do more harm than good, according to health experts.HealthApr 21