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Canada

Travellers accuse screening officers at Ottawa airport of ‘unprofessional’ behaviour

The most common complaint officials received about the screening process at Ottawa International Airport over the past year and a half…

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Politics

Ottawa reviewing security screening timeline in case of terror plot suspects, minister says

The federal government says it’s reviewing its security screening process as questions multiply about how a father and son accused…

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Health

Breast screening at age 40 not routinely advised, Canadian task force says

People should be able to get a mammogram starting at age 40 but it shouldn’t be routinely offered to women under…

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Lifestyle

Long-weekend travel breaks U.S. airport screening record

ATLANTA – A record was broken ahead of the Memorial Day weekend for the number of airline travellers screened at…

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Health

Case of Brantford woman who faked pregnancies and scammed doulas signals need for better screening: groups

WARNING: This article references sexual assault and suicidal ideation, and may affect those who have experienced​ them or know someone…

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Health

Why this Ontario rapper says colon cancer screening should start at age 30, not 50

White Coat Black Art26:30The rapper battling Stage 4 colon cancer A Hamilton, Ont., musician and actor who is fighting fourth-stage…

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Health

B.C. patients worry as breast cancer screening wait times climb

Over the course of her life, Marliese Dawson, now 51, has seen five family members get diagnosed with breast cancer.  So since…

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Health

Quebec expands referral-free breast cancer screening to 70- to 74-year-olds

Quebec is expanding its breast cancer screening program, which offers free mammograms without a doctor’s referral, to those between the…

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Health

Sask. announces creation of breast health centre in Regina, expansion of screening eligibility

The Saskatchewan government says it will create a breast health centre in Regina and expand screening eligibility to improve wait times in the province.…

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Nova Scotia

Nova Scotians over 50 urged to complete and return mailed-out colon cancer screening test

The head of a program aimed at preventing colon cancer in the province is urging residents not to ignore the fecal…

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