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B.C. to end time changes, adopt year-round daylight time

B.C. to end time changes, adopt year-round daylight time

March 8 will be the last time British Columbians have to change their clocks, B.C. Premier David Eby announced Monday.

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Alberta's flu season deadliest in recent memory as experts call for action

Alberta's flu season deadliest in recent memory as experts call for action

Influenza deaths have soared to new heights in Alberta this year, according to nearly two decades worth of data, prompting concern from health experts.

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Winnipegger who waited years for jaw surgery able to eat solids again after multiple procedures

Winnipegger who waited years for jaw surgery able to eat solids again after multiple procedures

A Winnipegger who spent years on a waitlist, and was in constant pain and unable to eat solid foods, says he's mostly back to normal after finally getting a jaw surgery procedure in Saskatchewan.

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Paralympians benefit from cutting-edge prosthetics. Many Canadians can't afford them

Paralympians benefit from cutting-edge prosthetics. Many Canadians can't afford them

For decades, paralympians have been landing on the podium thanks to some of the latest advances in the world of prosthetics. And while those same prosthetics are often available to anyone living with a disability, high costs tend to keep them out of reach.

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Canadian pediatricians call for cholesterol checks for kids as young as 2 to catch heart risks early

Canadian pediatricians call for cholesterol checks for kids as young as 2 to catch heart risks early

The Canadian Paediatric Society is recommending cholesterol screening for all children between two and 10 years old, saying that about one in 300 Canadians have high cholesterol caused by a genetic condition called familial hypercholesterolemia.

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Antipsychotic use in long-term care homes still 'stubbonly high' despite a national target, doctor says

Antipsychotic use in long-term care homes still 'stubbonly high' despite a national target, doctor says

Use of sedating medications in long term care homes has continued to grow since the pandemic and Canadians with dementia are at a great risk, a new report suggests.

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College of Family Physicians of Canada calls on Ottawa to increase support for family doctors

College of Family Physicians of Canada calls on Ottawa to increase support for family doctors

The College of Family Physicians of Canada is urging the government to reduce administrative burdens and barriers for family physicians so that they can deliver better patient care.

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Frozen blueberries sold in Canada and U.S. recalled over listeria contamination risk, FDA says

Frozen blueberries sold in Canada and U.S. recalled over listeria contamination risk, FDA says

A U.S. company is recalling more than 25,000 kilograms of frozen blueberries that were distributed in Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin and Canada, U.S. officials say.

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Why you shouldn’t count on SPF for all of your sun protection

Why you shouldn’t count on SPF for all of your sun protection

Sunscreen manufacturers assign an precise SPF number using an imprecise method of lab testing, which could be giving Canadians a false sense of security when using sunscreen to protect themselves from the sun.

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Health reform adopted, but Quebec medical specialists remain at odds with government

Health reform adopted, but Quebec medical specialists remain at odds with government

The federation representing medical specialists in the province is accusing the Coalition Avenir Québec government of stalling negotiations to reach a new agreement. The group is now putting more pressure on officials. Meanwhile, MNAs have adopted Bill 19 – the special law that will change the way general practitioners are paid.

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A federal program to provide health care for refugees is — once again — sparking a fiery debate

A federal program to provide health care for refugees is — once again — sparking a fiery debate

The stated concerns about the Interim Federal Health Program and the political rhetoric harken back to the last time changes were made to the program — an episode that ended in a rebuke from the Federal Court.

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Ottawa commits $1.55B to Jordan's Principle

Ottawa commits $1.55B to Jordan's Principle

The federal government is pledging $1.55 billion in funding to ensure First Nations children have equal access to public services over the next year.

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