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Warning Against Counterfeit Weight-Loss Drugs in Circulation

Noah Perreault
21 June 2024
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The World Health Organization and Eli Lilly & Co. caution against counterfeit versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes medications. WHO reported receiving numerous global reports […]

Province Launches Youth Wellness Hub in Thunder Bay

Noah Perreault
20 June 2024
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The Ontario government has launched a new Youth Wellness Hub in Thunder Bay to streamline access to mental health and substance use services for young […]

Study Reveals Opioid Deaths in Ontario Shelters More Than Tripled During Pandemic

Noah Perreault
19 June 2024
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A recent study analyzing data from the Ontario coroner’s office and other sources reveals a stark increase in opioid-related deaths within the province’s shelters during […]

Increase in Mosquito Population in Winnipeg Attributed to Wet May Weather

Noah Perreault
19 June 2024
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Winnipeg’s notorious bloodsuckers are on the rise due to a wet and rainy May, with some parts of the city experiencing more severe infestations than […]

Billionaire Mogul Frank Stronach, 91, Arrested on Decades-Long Sexual Assault Charges

Noah Perreault
9 June 2024
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Austrian-Canadian auto parts billionaire Frank Stronach was arrested on sexual assault charges spanning decades, police announced. The 91-year-old was charged Friday with five crimes, including […]

Tory MP Clarifies Remarks After NDP MP Alleges Anti-Indigenous Comment

Noah Perreault
8 June 2024
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A Conservative MP issued an apology in the House of Commons on Thursday after an Indigenous colleague accused him of linking an offender’s criminal record […]

Two Children Pass Away Following Tonsil and Adenoid Surgeries at Hamilton’s McMaster Children’s Hospital

Noah Perreault
6 June 2024
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Hospital Halts Non-Emergency Procedures Amid Comprehensive Review. Hamilton Hospital Halts Pediatric Tonsil and Adenoid Surgeries Following Tragic Deaths Hamilton’s McMaster Children’s Hospital announced on Wednesday […]

Canada sees emergence of dominant COVID-19 subvariants

Noah Perreault
31 May 2024
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Two new variants of the novel coronavirus have emerged as the dominant strains in Canada, over four years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

Ontario Reports Over 1,000 Tick Sightings, with 60 Cases of Lyme Disease Confirmed

Noah Perreault
31 May 2024
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The onset of peak tick season marks a surge in reports of tick bites and associated illnesses in Ontario, surpassing typical levels. With 13 known […]

Company Claims Drones Can Deliver Various Medical Supplies

Noah Perreault
27 May 2024
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History was made on Wednesday when a drone from Thunder Bay delivered medication in under 40 minutes to a patient living 30 kilometers away from […]