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'I do think this is the tipping point': This COVID wave could be tough but shorter, says Dr. Bonnie Henry

'I do think this is the tipping point': This COVID wave could be tough but shorter, says Dr. Bonnie Henry

Omicron is presenting as a milder upper respiratory illness and is harder to detect, as it can initially seem more like a cold or flu.
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Safety alert: Canada-wide recall for oral rinse due to 'microbial contamination'

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall for oral rinse due to 'microbial contamination'

"K. Pneumonia can cause a wide range of infections in humans."
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Could taxing all homes over $1M fix Canada's housing crisis?

Could taxing all homes over $1M fix Canada's housing crisis?

CMHC-backed report has floated a surtax on all homes over $1 million. Targeting the top 9% of homeowners in Canada, the tax would only apply when a home is sold.
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Woman who allegedly lied about being a Vancouver nurse makes court appearance

Woman who allegedly lied about being a Vancouver nurse makes court appearance

Brigitte Denise Cleroux faces charges in Ottawa and Vancouver on allegations she assumed aliases of others to work and provide medical care.
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Major Canadian drug store chain expects rapid tests to hit Metro Vancouver shelves in 2 to 3 weeks

Major Canadian drug store chain expects rapid tests to hit Metro Vancouver shelves in 2 to 3 weeks

You'll be able to buy the tests from your local pharmacy.
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Man allegedly tied to sex trade arrested in Vancouver courthouse

Man allegedly tied to sex trade arrested in Vancouver courthouse

A hearing on sex trafficking-related charges in Vancouver Provincial Court was adjourned on Jan. 5 so the accused could be arrested outside court on a Canada-wide warrant for similar charges from Toronto.
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New low-cost Canadian airline acquires first A320-200 aircraft, plans to launch

New low-cost Canadian airline acquires first A320-200 aircraft, plans to launch

A new airline is vying for a position in the Canadian aviation industry
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I think I got Omicron — it got weird but at least I'm not in hospital

I think I got Omicron — it got weird but at least I'm not in hospital

As the Omicron strain burns through the population, COVID-19 continues to lead to some strange and hard-to-explain symptoms.
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Here's how many people refused to comply with Canada's face mask rules on planes in 2021

Here's how many people refused to comply with Canada's face mask rules on planes in 2021

And also how many people tried to present PCR tests that were positive for COVID-19. 😧
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Insurance isn't enough: Governments need to do better on natural disaster resilience

Insurance isn't enough: Governments need to do better on natural disaster resilience

Although insurance is important in natural disaster recovery, government and property owners also play an important role in protecting Canadians against the impact of catastrophic weather events.
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