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Researcher at Western University finds quicker way to track provincial death statisticsGemma Postill's novel approach for tracking provincial death statistics shows the COVID-19 pandemic impacted mortality rates in Ontario, both directly and indirectly.HealthMay 19
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‘I lost my baby twice’: Calgary woman says daughter’s ashes were scattered without her consentA grieving mother who lost her newborn baby is sharing her heartbreak. She says her daughter's cremated remains were spread in a park without her consent.FeaturesApr 8
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Saint-Bruno residents protest plans for crematorium developmentResidents in Saint Bruno are fighting plans by a funeral home to expand their operations and build a crematorium, in spite of a recent court decision supporting the project.EnvironmentMar 7
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Ashes of cremated person found along popular hiking trail in Vernon, say RCMPVernon North Okanagan RCMP are hoping to return the remains to the next of kin.CanadaDec 2, 2020
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How to protect yourself when planning a funeralIndustry experts say asking questions is one way consumers can protect themselves when going through the funeral planning process.ConsumerFeb 13, 2020
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Shift from casket interment to cremation changing Regina cemeteriesFewer people are choosing traditional casket interments in Regina cemeteries.CanadaDec 23, 2019
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Father’s ashes stolen from Sicamous storage locker: RCMPPolice in the Shuswap are appealing for the return of cremated ashes "no further questions asked."CrimeNov 14, 2019
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A green death: Is human composting or natural burial for you?A U.S. startup wants to turn your body into mulch in the latest push to find more eco-friendly alternatives to a coffin burial or cremation.LifestyleJun 2, 2019
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Bag of cremated remains stolen from East Hamilton home in break and enter"The family is not pursuing charges. Their concern is for the return of their loved one."CrimeMay 16, 2019
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Alberta releases new guidelines for scattering cremated ashesWhile it's never been illegal to scatter ashes in Alberta, the new guidelines provide clarity on how it can be done.LifestyleMar 17, 2019
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