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WestJet strike notice withdrawn as union, airline resume talksA strike notice from WestJet’s unionized mechanics has been rescinded as the union representing the workers and the airline return to the bargaining table.ConsumerJun 20
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1st weekly insulin injection coming to Canada. How does it work?Awiqli, a weekly insulin injection, will soon become available in Canada, which doctors say will 'make life easier' for people living with diabetes.HealthJun 19
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Stellantis recalls more than 1M vehicles over rear-view camera bugAutomotive giant Stellantis has issued a massive recall of more than one million vehicles due to a software problem that could accidently disable the rear-view camera.CanadaJun 18
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Could the heat wave cause power outages? How Canadians can prepareAs an intense heat wave is expected in central Canada this week, experts are warning about increasing pressures on the country’s electricity systems.WeatherJun 17
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Destination weddings: Are they cost-effective as travel becomes pricier?Despite soaring travel costs, Canadian interest in destination weddings is growing. Some specialists say this can come at a much lower cost than a traditional wedding at home.CanadaJun 16
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Unapproved nicotine pouches recalled in Canada. Which ones?Several flavoured nicotine pouches have been recalled in Canada because they were not authorized for sale. So far, only one nicotine pouch has been approved by Health Canada.HealthJun 13
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A Canadian has died in India, officials providing consular assistanceA Canadian has died in India and officials are providing consular assistance, Global Affairs Canada said. It's unclear what the cause of the death was and where it happened.CanadaJun 12
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Canada braces for above-normal wildfire risk in June, JulyCanada is in a much better place than it was last year, but there is a risk of 'above-normal' fire activity in the coming months, officials warned Wednesday.WeatherJun 12
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Could cloud seeding help Canada fight wildfires?Some experts say cloud seeding has the potential to mitigate wildfires, but more research is needed to evaluate how viable and effective it can be in the future.EnvironmentJun 12
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Do jet lag apps really work? What to know about the science behind themJet lag from travelling can be a nuisance if you’re on vacation, a work trip or even returning home, but there are ways to overcome it.HealthJun 9
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Thousands of LED lights recalled in Canada due to fire and burn risksHealth Canada has issued a recall for approximately 37,800 units of motion-activated light bars that were sold by Good Earth Lighting in the country.HealthJun 7
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Gas prices have dropped in Canada. Will summer bring more relief?Canadians planning a road trip this summer could see some relief at the pumps but a volatile energy market and weather disruptions threaten gas prices in the country, experts say.ConsumerJun 5
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What is flagpoling? CBSA curtails immigration services at 12 border crossingsThe Canada Border Services Agency is curtailing flagpoling that allows temporary residents to receive same-day immigration services at the U.S.-Canada crossings.CanadaJun 4
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First 3 years of COVID-19 had 3M excess deaths in the West: study'Excess mortality has remained high in the Western world for three consecutive years, despite the implementation of containment measures and COVID-19 vaccines,' researchers say.HealthJun 3
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Are ‘Ozempic babies’ on the rise? What to know about the growing phenomenonThe term 'Ozempic babies' is taking social media by storm as a growing number of women have shared their stories of getting pregnant after using the popular weight-loss drug.HealthJun 1
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Grocery weight label complaints more than doubled in a year, data showsThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency received 89 complaints related to 'net quantity concerns' from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024, according to data shared with Global News.ConsumerMay 31
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Do your groceries weigh less than labelled? What shoppers can doCanadians are increasingly calling out apparent weight discrepancies in food product labelling in the country, but there are laws in place to help counter that.ConsumerMay 29
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Space debris is an ‘increasing issue’ for Earth. What Canada is doing nowThe Canadian Space Agency says it takes the issue of space debris 'very seriously' after a piece of orbital junk was recently discovered in rural Saskatchewan.CanadaMay 27
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Do you take omega-3? Research flags stroke risk of fish oil supplementsFish oil supplements, commonly used during pregnancies and to improve cardiovascular health, could increase the risk of heart problems and stroke, new research suggests.HealthMay 24
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Tobacco industry ‘aggressively’ targeting youth with ‘manipulative’ tactics: WHOGlobally, an estimated 37 million children aged 13 to 15 years use tobacco, the WHO said in a report released Thursday, laying out how the industry lures young people.HealthMay 23
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Are ultra-processed foods bad for your brain health? Study raises warningU.S.-based researchers are warning about poor brain health outcomes from consuming ultra-processed foods, like sausages, soft drinks and chocolates.HealthMay 22
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Canada lays new sanctions on Russia over North Korean weapons transferCanada is imposing new sanctions against Russia over Moscow's alleged use of North Korean missiles in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, now in its third year.CanadaMay 21
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Bird flu concerns over U.S. dairy cattle growing. Here’s what to knowA bird flu outbreak infecting dairy cows in the U.S. that has seeped into the country’s milk supply is under investigation, but the the WHO says the risk to the public is low.HealthApr 26
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Solar eclipse eye damage: More than 160 cases reported in Ontario, QuebecDozens of cases of eye damage related to the April 8 total solar eclipse have been reported in Canada. The conditions include inflammation of the cornea and solar retinopathy.HealthApr 26
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Ikea Canada cut prices on 800 items this month. Which ones?Ikea Canada says it has lowered its prices for hundreds of items this past month as part of the company’s continuing push to make home furnishing more affordable.ConsumerApr 24
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