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Montreal public health warns of overdose spikes as carfentanil leaves 8 deadMontreal public health says overdose cases continue to climb, with naloxone use already matching all of last year as officials warn of increasingly toxic drugs.HealthJul 16
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Widower of Leslieville safe injection site murder victim speaks out in courtThe widower said during an hour-long victim impact statement that he has been upfront with his daughters, who were only seven and four at the time their mother was killed.CrimeMay 20
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Mysterious animal attacks 3 people in New HampshireIn surveillance video of the attack, a small, aggressive animal lunges at a man standing next to a U-Haul truck and tries latching onto his leg.U.S. NewsSep 4
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Unauthorized, counterfeit cosmetic injectables seized from Hamilton spaHealth Canada is warning consumers after unauthorized and counterfeit injectable products were seized from a Hamilton beauty and wellness business.ConsumerAug 13
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New beetle species linked to rise in Dutch elm disease in Edmonton treesThe City of Edmonton says the banded elm bark beetle is playing a significant role in spreading Dutch elm disease.EnvironmentAug 31
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‘No indication’ U.S. blueberry recall for death risk impacts Canada: CFIAA Class 1 FDA recall is when 'there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.'CanadaAug 21
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Stanford scientists just used AI to build a virus to target E. coliScientists at Stanford University have created the first-ever virus designed by AI. Researchers used a generative AI model called EVO 2 to create a specific kind of virus.HealthAug 7
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FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA-based vaccine for the fluThe shot, named mFlusiva, is intended for adults age 50 or older. Moderna said late Wednesday that it expects some of its new version to be available soon at select retailers.U.S. NewsAug 6
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Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce now linked to 15 states: reportsMissouri, Nebraska, North Carolina Iowa and New Hampshire, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and West Virginia are linked to the outbreak.Aug 6
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Trump’s new childhood vaccine order ‘not supported’ by evidence, experts say'Childhood vaccination continues to be one of our most powerful tools to prevent illness and support child health in Canada,' the agency wrote.HealthAug 13
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Sawmill closures ‘gut-wrenching’ amid lumber industry headwinds: Canfor CEOThe Fox Creek, Alta. sawmill is closing because there's not enough fibre in the region to sustain it long-term, coupled with U.S. tariffs and weak markets, the company said.EconomyJul 30
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Ticks are spreading anaplasmosis, not just Lyme disease, CMAJ warnsPhysicians are being urged to specifically consider anaplasmosis in regions with a growing prevalence of blacklegged ticks, which range in size from a poppyseed to a sesame seed.HealthJul 13
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Why some B.C. farmers stay to fight, despite wildfire evacuation ordersSome B.C. farmers are defying wildfire evacuation orders to protect homes, orchards and livestock, saying generations of work are too much to abandon.FireAug 8
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Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed over 1,000 at a record rate: officialsThe head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said 1,031 deaths have been confirmed from the fast-spreading and incurable Bundibugyo virus behind the outbreak.WorldJul 22
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Edmonton organizations watch out for seniors during hot, smoky conditionsMeals on Wheels, which delivers more than 300 meals each day throughout Edmonton, says the extreme weather has made regular wellness checks even more important.HealthJul 24
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The full list of 700 retaliatory tariffs Canada is imposing on the U.S.Effective 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, Canada will impose 15, 25 and 50 per cent counter tariffs, equaling $27.6 billion in imports from the U.S.CanadaAug 25
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Food tax cut, bad behaviour: A recap of the Manitoba government’s spring sittingThe Manitoba government's three-month spring sitting is over. It saw the government pass a tax cut, accusations of racist comments and other unruly behaviour.PoliticsJun 2
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Ottawa, Alberta sign Pathways carbon capture agreement with oil companiesOttawa has committed to extending investment tax credits for various carbon capture equipment to 2035. Alberta says it will finalize its own incentive program for carbon capture.EconomyJul 13
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Should Canadians avoid American produce amid cyclosporiasis spread?For those who are worried about potentially ingesting the parasite, PHAC says there are some steps that can reduce risk of exposure.CanadaJul 15
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Bug-proof your summer: 9 products that actually keep the pests outRead on to discover top finds from Thermacell, TERRO, Coghlan and more.The CuratorJun 30