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ONTARIO: Health unit declares HIV outbreak among Thunder Bay's homeless

ONTARIO: Health unit declares HIV outbreak among Thunder Bay's homeless

Eight HIV positive cases have been confirmed since start of the year, with two more under investigation
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CANADA: Rise in teen vaping prompts crackdown on vape retailers

CANADA: Rise in teen vaping prompts crackdown on vape retailers

Health Canada plans to inspect 1,000 vaping specialty stores across the country and 2000 convenience stores to ensure compliance
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BEYOND LOCAL: Does drinking coffee really help with weight loss?

BEYOND LOCAL: Does drinking coffee really help with weight loss?

Coffee may help boost metabolism
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BEYOND LOCAL: Cannabis producers must ensure the quality of their products is high, but not too 'high'

BEYOND LOCAL: Cannabis producers must ensure the quality of their products is high, but not too 'high'

Cannabis quality involves careful science and carefree highs
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Chapleau, Hornepayne, Algoma District Women in Crisis wins federal support

Chapleau, Hornepayne, Algoma District Women in Crisis wins federal support

Program, 'Building Capacity to support Northern Women & Girls' will be granted $250,000 from initiative aimed at supporting women and girls
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BEYOND LOCAL: More Canadians report high levels of happiness after age 55, survey says

BEYOND LOCAL: More Canadians report high levels of happiness after age 55, survey says

Ontario ranks lowest with only 47 per cent of respondents reporting a high level of happiness
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CANADA: Woman trapped 'all alone on cold dark plane' had to unbolt door to get out

CANADA: Woman trapped 'all alone on cold dark plane' had to unbolt door to get out

Air Canada says it is reviewing the incident
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BEYOND LOCAL: Canada risks falling behind in low-carbon economy

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada risks falling behind in low-carbon economy

Global investors are already mobilizing capital to take advantage of investment opportunities in climate-smart infrastructure, emissions-reducing technology and updated electricity grids
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BEYOND LOCAL: Do Canadians have regional differences in values?

BEYOND LOCAL: Do Canadians have regional differences in values?

Differences between provinces are exaggerated in public discourse, professor says
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BEYOND LOCAL: How much should we be paying to access information?

BEYOND LOCAL: How much should we be paying to access information?

There is an increased demand for open access publications, and this is changing publishing business models
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