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In Canada, there is a ‘steady increase’ in BQ variants as COVID-related hospitalizations and deaths decline.
Health Canada’s latest COVID-19 epidemiology report shows a steady increase in immune-evading Omicron subspecies across Canada. Clinical sequencing has revealed…
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China’s zero COVID policy could last until 2023 despite vaccine campaign: expert – National
A campaign to vaccinate the elderly has sparked hopes that China will roll back its stringent virus measures that prompted…
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‘Silent Pandemic’: Antimicrobial Resistance Is Increasingly Threatening to Canadians, Experts Say – National
Rachel Sears was only 17 when a simple scar on her face turned into a horribly painful “superbug” overnight. She…
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Many Canadians skip regular eye exams. What are the risks? – Whole country
Many Canadians skip regular eye exams despite having insurance, fearing the risk of illness and long-term complications, according to a…
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An experimental Alzheimer’s drug slows down the disease, researchers say. Is there any difference? – Whole country
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug moderately slowed the inevitable deterioration of the brain disease, researchers reported Tuesday — but it remains…
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China vows to crack down on ‘hostile forces’ as coronavirus-free protests test Xi – National
China’s ruling Communist Party has vowed to “resolutely crack down on intrusions and sabotage by hostile forces” after the biggest…
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Lawsuit alleges BC hospital accepted falsified personal checks as ID in hiring ‘fake nurses’
New documents filed as part of a proposed class action lawsuit allege that Vancouver hospital administrators didn’t ask for government…
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Canadian veterans may face a ‘recipe for disaster’.New police program aims to help
A new program for police officers to safely assist veterans in crisis is now available to law enforcement services nationwide.…
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Twitter no longer enforces COVID-19 misinformation policy after Musk acquisition – National
If Twitter no longer enforces policies against COVID-19 misinformation and discourages vaccinations and efforts to combat the still-spreading virus among…
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With pediatric ERs overwhelmed, where do parents in Quebec turn when their child gets sick?
Anna Belmonte’s 8-week-old son was born prematurely, but like many Quebecers, Francesco doesn’t have a family doctor or pediatrician. So…
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