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‘Totally ashamed’: Toronto senior loses $25K in popular ‘grandparent scam’'This scam is becoming prolific,' said Det. David Coffey with the Toronto Police Service's financial crimes unit.CrimeMar 30
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Elderly Manitoba woman returns to Winnipeg after hospital transferTwo months after Joan Thompson was transferred out of Winnipeg and placed in a hospital in western Manitoba, her daughter says she's finally going home.HealthMar 12
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Vernon, B.C. senior falls victim to ‘incredibly concerning’ scamRCMP said that the extent this person went to, which included showing up at an elderly person's doorstep, is "incredibly concerning."CrimeFeb 16
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‘It’s all I had’: Kelowna, B.C. senior shares details of elaborate scamA Kelowna senior is detailing how she was swindled out of thousands of dollars in just a few weeks when she tried to invest in cryptocurrency.CanadaOct 17, 2021
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Huron County resident out $700K prompts romance scam warning from OPPPolice say victims will often develop a very strong emotional attachment to the scammer 'and emotional triggers will often prevail over sound judgment.'CrimeJul 16, 2021
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The Canadian long-term care dilemma — where are we headed?When Barbara Heuman could only see her husband through the window of a long-term care home, she began the process of bringing him home.EconomyJul 8, 2021
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‘It broke my heart’: ER doctor aims to fight loneliness ‘epidemic’ amid COVID-19Toronto emergency room physician Jacques Lee is hoping to help seniors feel less lonely as many have experienced isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaJun 26, 2021
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Winnipeg woman in her 90s hospitalized after brazen attempt at stealing her walkerPolice said the incident happened Saturday afternoon at Portage Avenue and Vaughn Street, when the senior was confronted by a woman who tried to steal her walker.CrimeMay 17, 2021
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COVID-19 distance inspired Calgary woman to create ‘pay it forward’ projectThe COVID-19 pandemic forced most people apart from loved ones. But a Calgary woman has created an initiative to defy that distance with one simple gift.FeaturesApr 20, 2021
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Senior’s impaired vision likely cause of fatal crash between train, vehicle in Montreal: ReportThe victim's driver’s licence had been suspended in Nov. 2018 following a report by a health-care professional stating that he was unfit to drive due to his impaired vision.NewsMar 1, 2021
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