‘I’m so thankful for the support’: Ajax cousins sell lemonade for child battling cancer
A young girl from Ajax is in the fight of her life right now as she tries to beat cancer again and two cousins sold lemonade to help. Continue reading
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B.C. woman cycling across Canada to raise awareness around ovarian cancer
Joan Thompson is now half way through the maritimes to push for improved funding in order to research the disease. Continue reading
ONERUN organizers unveil record $208K tally for 2019 campaign
ONERUN officials announced Thursday that the 2019 edition of the campaign raised a total of $208,792, a record for the organization. Continue reading
Trudeau Liberals pledge $150M for new cancer research network
This network is to unite top-tier cancer research institutes and clinics across the country to develop what is known as precision cancer medicine. Continue reading
State memorial service announced for Lt.-Gov. W. Thomas Molloy
A state memorial service will be held in Saskatoon on July 13 for Lt.-Gov. W. Thomas Molloy, who passed away on July 2 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Continue reading
Massive health survey recruiting Manitobans for long-term research
Researchers in Manitoba have joined the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow Project, a study aiming to answer key questions about what causes cancer and other chronic disease by following the health of hundreds of thousands of Canadians over the span of decades. Continue reading
Calgary man on 3,500-kilometre adventure to raise money for young boy’s childhood cancer charity
By Jill Croteau Reporter
All summer long, a Calgary man is cycling for a cause: childhood cancer. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Lt.-Gov. W. Thomas Molloy passes away
Saskatchewan Lt.-Gov. W. Thomas Molloy passed away on July 2 following battle with cancer. Continue reading
‘A hero’s send-off’: Retired VPD canine gets final tribute before succumbing to sudden cancer
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
A procession of dozens of officers and family members transported police service dog Bailey on her last Code 3 run to a local veterinary clinic this week. Continue reading
Former NYC police detective who fought for 9/11 compensation fund dead at 53
Alvarez was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2016. He traced his illness to the three months he spent in the rubble of the World Trade Center’s twin towers after the 2001 terrorist attacks. Continue reading