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Nova Scotia

Opposition raises concerns about Nova Scotia Health’s missing business plans

NDP Leader Claudia Chender says there’s a lack of public accountability at the provincial health authority after revealing the organization was given permission not…

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Canada

Vancouver raises the bar for alcohol-free drinks

The recently launched Mocktails store and The Drive Canteen, a sober snack bar, are among the Vancouver businesses responding to…

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Nova Scotia

Halifax auditor general raises concerns about how municipality hires staff

A new report from Halifax’s auditor general concludes there are gaps and inconsistencies in the municipality’s hiring practices that put the city…

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Health

Alberta couple raises contamination concerns as Health Canada cracks down on cord blood clinic

For Carly and Ben Seligman, banking their two children’s umbilical cord blood felt like investing in medical insurance. The Calgary couple…

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Health

Manulife-Loblaw deal raises questions over ties between insurance companies, big drug retailers

Manulife says its coverage of certain specialty prescription drugs will only apply at Loblaw-owned pharmacies, raising questions over the relationship between insurance providers…

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Tech

Report raises questions around growing mining exploration in northern B.C.

A new report by the U.S. branch of the non-profit Environmental Investigation Agency says that investment interest and government tax incentives…

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Lifestyle

‘Sephora kids’ trend raises skin-care red flags, dermatologists say

A new skin-care trend has dermatologists concerned about the effects certain products might have on the skin health of kids…

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Canada

Loblaw ending 50% discount on some food items raises concerns about anti-competitive behaviour

The revelation that Loblaw will end its 50 per cent discount on perishable foods like meat, fruit and vegetables as they near their best-before…

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Nova Scotia

We’koqma’q First Nation raises signs as part of MMIWG campaign

Two new signs along TransCanada Highway 105 passing through We’koqma’q First Nation in Nova Scotia are meant to shine a light…

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Health

Nurses union raises alarm about new overtime restrictions at Alberta Health Services

Financial trouble is prompting Alberta Health Services to cut back on overtime pay, reduce reliance on private staffing agencies and leave some…

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