FAST

• Ramadan Challenge asks non-Muslims to fast for a day and raise money

  The Kingston Ramadan Challenge aims to raise money for Turkey and Syria through encouraging non-Muslims to fast.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2023
  
• Rapid COVID-19 testing in Manitoba sees increased demand

  As the holidays approach and COVID-19 rates continue to increase, experts say rapid COVID-19 tests should be more accessible.

  News

  Dec 14, 2021
  
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• Saskatchewan government renews commitment for Heart and Stroke FAST campaign

  Roughly 1,700 people in Saskatchewan are hospitalized for stroke each year, with about 300 of those cases resulting in death.

  Health

  Aug 24, 2020
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• Sussex-area neighbourhood wants government to slow down traffic

  Residents of a neighbourhood near Sussex are calling on the provincial government to make changes to their road to help slow traffic down.

  Traffic

  Jul 30, 2020
• New York back in trusted traveller program after U.S. admits it misstated facts in suit

  New Yorkers can now once again enroll and re-enroll in Global Entry and other federal travel programs that allow vetted travelers to avoid long security lines at airports and the U.S. border.

  World

  Jul 23, 2020
• New York sues Trump over ban on Nexus, other Trusted Traveller programs

  The administration's action came in response to New York's passage last June of a so-called Green Light law allowing illegal immigrants to apply for driver's licenses.

  World

  Feb 10, 2020
• Sask. government helps promote FAST campaign, increasing stroke awareness

  Calling 911 triggers a provincial “stroke alert” which allows health care workers at stroke centres to prepare to treat a stroke when the patient arrives.

  Health

  Apr 9, 2019
• Hamilton ambulances get ‘FAST’ decals for World Stroke Day

  Hamilton ambulances now display the 'FAST' signs of stroke to urge residents to call 911 right away if a stroke is suspected.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2018
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• Vin Diesel turns evil in new trailer for ‘Fast 8’

  The trailer for the eighth instalment of the Fast and Furious franchise was officially released on Sunday, promising another high-octane ride.

  Entertainment

  Dec 12, 2016
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• Can a hickey kill you? Docs allege teen boy died from stroke caused by girlfriend’s love bite

  A 17-year-old boy died after a hickey from his girlfriend caused a blood clot that travelled to his brain, according to reports out of Mexico City.

  Health

  Aug 31, 2016