As recession fears loom, a ‘staggering’ number of Canadians say they are in financial debt and many are banking on their tax refunds to pay that down, according to a recent poll.
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New research suggests babies and young children may be exposed to harmful chemicals from their mattresses — even ones sold in Canada.
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An Elections Canada spokesperson says a wide range of information is accepted to confirm someone’s identity, from hospital bracelets to labels on prescription containers.
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The number of volunteer firefighters applying to join local departments continues to decline, sparking concern about proper staffing when it comes to rural departments.
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The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses said this week the neonatal intensive care unit at the Regina General Hospital is overcapacity, short-staffed and running out of ventilators.
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The World Health Organization’s member countries agreed on a draft “pandemic treaty” that sets guidelines for how to confront the next global health crisis.
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The Saskatchewan NDP was joined by families and child-care workers at a rally to call on the Sask. government to sign the agreement to extend the $10-a-day child care deal.
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Health Canada has issued alerts for one lot of Laboratoire Riva Inc.’s acetaminophen caplet and six lots of Life Brand’s Timed Release Melatonin pills.
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While the Green Party was originally invited to take part in the federal leaders’ debates, the party was disqualified for not meeting the criteria on Wednesday morning.
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A year after Peel Regional Police announced multiple arrests and charges into the infamous Pearson gold heist, three suspects remain on the run.