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Canada Finishes Strong at World Wheelchair Championship
They may not be coming home with a medal, but a gutsy performance by Jim Armstrong, Ina Forrest, Dennis Thiessen, Mark Ideson, alternate Sonja Gaudet and coach Wayne Kiel to defeat Germany 6-3 on the final day of round robin competition at the 2016 World Wheelchair Championship means that Team Canada secures a spot in…
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20 Amazing Pictures from Astronaut Scott Kelly’s Year in Space
Canada Space Agency During his one-year mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronaut Scott Kelly has mastered the art of space photography. He has shared hundreds of photos with the world on his Twitter account to show us his life aboard the ISSand the breathtaking beauty of our planet. To commemorate the end…
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NFB Launches New Subscription Video-on-Demand Service Powered by Vimeo
Montreal – National Film Board of Canada (NFB) The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) announces the launch of a new subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service powered by Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/nfbshorts. Starting today, short-film buffs can discover the newest and best NFB-produced documentary and animated shorts, on demand, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on their…
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Fraud Hits One in Five Small Businesses
CFIB helps businesses protect themselves during Fraud Prevention Month Toronto – Fraudsters have scammed 20 per cent of Canadian small businesses in the past year. This alarming finding is contained in a first-of-its-kind report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The full report will be released on March 17. March is Fraud Prevention…
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Message from the Minister of Health – National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and a great time to start making positive changes to your diet. As a doctor, I’ve seen first-hand how a healthy diet is an essential part of healthy living. National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign by the Dietitians of Canada that reminds Canadians about the importance of healthy eating…
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March is Fraud Prevention Month: Recognize, Reject and Report Fraud!
OTTAWA, ON — Competition Bureau Fraud Prevention Month 2016 kicks off today with the release of the results of a new survey on the most common scams targeting Canadian consumers, as well as tips on how they can protect themselves. The national list of Top 10 Scams was unveiled at news conferences in Vancouver and Montreal.…
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Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Trans Fat FAQ
Trans fats have been in the news a lot recently. Have you retained the important facts? Refresh your knowledge with our trans fat FAQ. We’ve thrown in some bonus questions on cholesterol as well. What are trans fats? Trans fats, sometimes referred to as trans fatty acids, are formed when vegetable and other liquid…
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Message from the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health – March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This month provides an opportunity to learn more about this form of cancer and share important information regarding risk factors and prevention measures with loved ones. While colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths, and the third most common form of cancer in Canada, it…
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Modern Day Veteran Helping to Change the Legion for the Better
The Royal Canadian Legion was founded by Veterans and for Veterans. We are a member-based organization and it is through our membership that we are able to provide the supports we do for Veterans and their families. However, we sometimes hear that the Legion is no longer relevant, or is not representing the needs of…
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Equi-Health Canada Gives Back
Equi-Health Canada is donating a portion of March income in honor of Horse Protection Day CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, February 29, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ — Equi-Health Canada believes strongly in the protection of all horses through education and training. In honor of Horse Protection Day, March 1, Equi-Health Canada is pleased to announce that for the…
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McKesson Corporation to Acquire Rexall
Message from CEO of Rexall Health on Acquisition Today, it was announced that McKesson Corporation has agreed to acquire Rexall Health. For you, our customers and patients, it is business as usual. Your local Rexall will still have all of the products and brands you trust and rely on. You will be able to come…
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CBC: First Physician Assisted Suicide in Canada
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The Liberal Government is Losing Control of the Natural Resources File
High River, AB – Official Opposition Deputy Critic for Workforce, Employment and Labour and Member of Parliament for Foothills, John Barlow, today expressed his disappointment with the Quebec government’s decision to file an injunction against TransCanada and the Energy East Pipeline. The provincial government is trying to force TransCanada to submit an appliction for the project…
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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Hiccups and Stuck Lids
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It’s Time to Think Beyond National Pharmacare
To improve access not just to drugs, but better drugs, pharmacare has to help drive interconnected, institutional changes By Matthew Herder, Expert Advisor, EvidenceNetwork.ca HALIFAX, N.S./ Troy Media/ – Recently, federal and provincial health ministers agreed to create a working group to explore how to improve Canadians’ access to pharmaceutical drugs. In the wake of this, there…
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