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Canada

To stem domestic violence, federal government urged to move quickly on gun regulations

Several civil society organizations, including women’s advocates, are calling on the Liberal government to swiftly flesh out firearm legislation passed…

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Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia urged to address ‘pathways’ that lead people to losing their homes

One major step that Nova Scotia can take to reduce homelessness is by addressing the “pathways” that lead vulnerable people…

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Health

Post-secondary students urged to get free meningitis B vaccine before the fall

Ahead of the new school year, P.E.I’s Chief Public Health Office is reminding post-secondary students to get a free meningitis…

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Nova Scotia

N.S. municipalities urged to get creative to find new revenue streams: report

The tax base for municipalities across Nova Scotia isn’t keeping up with the cost of services and programs, and local…

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Health

Canadian dairy farmers urged to think about bird flu protections as U.S. identifies 2nd case

As the U.S. identified a second human case of bird flu linked to dairy cows this week, some Canadian dairy…

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Health

Northern Alberta industries urged to support unique mental health issues of employees

Employers need to be more proactive in helping workers maintain their psychological well-being, including by being more cognizant of suicide…

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Canada

Canadian health-care professionals urged to share climate disaster mitigation information

After last summer’s heat waves, deadly floods and record-breaking wildfires, some scientists are urging Canadian health professionals to help their…

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Canada

The Boss is awake. Albertans rushing to catch a glimpse are urged to keep their distance

Now that Banff’s infamous grizzly “The Boss” has emerged from hibernation, Albertans are flocking to the mountains to catch a…

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Immigration

Speed Up Family Sponsorship Application Processing, Quebec Urged 

Protesters have gathered outside Quebec Premier François Legault’s office in Montreal to demand the province improve its processing times for family sponsorship applications. The…

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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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