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The federal government must revisit its approval of a popular weed-killer, court says

The federal government must revisit its approval of a popular weed-killer, court says

In a decision issued Tuesday, Justice Russell Zinn gave Health Canada six months to reassess the health risks of glyphosate — the most heavily-used pesticide ingredient in Canada.
Alberta premier shuffles deputy health minister amid allegations of corruption

Alberta premier shuffles deputy health minister amid allegations of corruption

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith removed her government's deputy minister of health Wednesday but bucked calls for a public inquiry into allegations of government interference in lucrative medical contracts.
Alberta doctor denounces Alberta’s COVID-19 pandemic response report

Alberta doctor denounces Alberta’s COVID-19 pandemic response report

Dr. Michelle Warren “100 per cent” agrees with medical profession colleagues who panned the report as peddling anti-science misinformation
Ottawa buys bird flu vaccine for those at risk, such as farm workers exposed to virus

Ottawa buys bird flu vaccine for those at risk, such as farm workers exposed to virus

The federal government says it has purchased 500,000 doses of a bird flu vaccine as a proactive measure, pointing to guidance that says high-risk people should be prioritized for the shot, such as farm workers exposed to infected animals.
Sprawling estate west of Calgary on the market for $14.3 million

Sprawling estate west of Calgary on the market for $14.3 million

20,000+ sqaure ft estate in Rocky View County, west of Calgary, comes with six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a tennis court, and a swimming pool.
'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King given 3-month conditional sentence

'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King given 3-month conditional sentence

'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King was sentenced to three months of house arrest in an Ottawa court this morning. The sentence includes 100 hours of community service at a food bank or men's shelter.
Saskatchewan Health Authority investigating cockroach issues

Saskatchewan Health Authority investigating cockroach issues

“Although not very tolerant of the cold, this cockroach has been found in buildings as far north as Nunavut.”
You think you have adult ADHD. Now what?

You think you have adult ADHD. Now what?

ADHD Advisor compiled tips for adults who think they have ADHD, along with steps to take to get help and proper support.
Loblaw to open 80 stores in 2025 as part of $10-billion investment over five years

Loblaw to open 80 stores in 2025 as part of $10-billion investment over five years

Loblaw says it's planning to open 80 new grocery and pharmacy stores this year, about 50 of which will be discount grocers.
Looking to identify and shop Canadian products? There's an app for that

Looking to identify and shop Canadian products? There's an app for that

A new app, called Maple Scan, helps shoppers identify Canadian products by analyzing photographs of products to provide details about where they were made and whether they meet the government criteria for being labelled "product of Canada" or "made in Canada."
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