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Ford government pledges to clear autism therapy waitlist, provide cash to families in need
The Ford government has launched a plan to tackle lengthy waiting lists for autism therapy. It will also now provide families with up to $140,000 per child until age 18.
Mike Crawley
Canada -Toronto ||
Sudbury woman still recovering from a concussion 2 months later
A Sudbury woman is still working to get her life back after being injured on the job two months ago.
Canada -Sudbury ||
Funeral workers launch peer support group to help their mental health
Organizers of the peer-counselling group in Ottawa say they had a hard time finding help for their industry's mental health challenges, so they made their own service.
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Amanda Pfeffer
Canada -Ottawa |
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Health Canada suspends licence of Winnipeg cannabis producer Bonify
Canada -Manitoba ||
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RCMP say sorry for wrong warning about drug-laced gum
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador ||
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Love our body, love ourselves: province-wide campaign pushes conversation about eating disorders
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Clare Hennig
Canada -British Columbia ||
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Analysis
Technology focused on health promises women more control over their lives
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Ramona Pringle
Technology & Science ||
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This Scottish artist is using art to inspire compassion for dementia patients
Radio -The Current |
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Montreal's public health agency warns of possible measles exposure in 2 clinics
Canada -Montreal ||
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Here's how Canada's largest psychiatric hospital flags potentially violent patients
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Kate Dubinski
Canada -London |
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How an Arnprior grocery store is making shopping easier for people with autism
Canada -Ottawa ||
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IVF linked to slightly higher risk of maternal complications
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Sheryl Ubelacker
Health ||
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6 flu-related deaths so far this season, as Eastern Health adds 2 more clinics
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador ||
'No blanket approval' to use personal health data in research, focus groups say
Radio -White Coat - Black Art |
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Obesity-related cancers rising in U.S. young adults
Health ||
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Newly leaked documents show PC health-care changes 'done deal', NDP says
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Chris Glover
Canada -Toronto ||
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Experts call for emergency declaration on Ebola in Congo
Health |
Video
Balancing risky behaviour, independence is goal of innovative seniors care home
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David Common & Melissa Mancini
Health |
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SECOND OPINION
Canada's 'wicked' debate over vaping
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Kelly Crowe
Health |
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Winnipeg woman says she developed addiction to meth in sober housing
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Jillian Taylor
Canada -Manitoba |
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Learning from loss: Her brother's death changed how this doctor treats patients
Radio -White Coat - Black Art |
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Fifth Estate
Costco fined $7.2M for accepting illegal kickbacks
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Timothy Sawa
Health |
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Chicken parts spread on neighbour's frozen farmland cause big stink for Alberta vet
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Sarah Rieger
Canada -Calgary ||
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New Manitoba court for people with FASD could be game changer: experts
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Kelly Geraldine Malone
Canada -Manitoba |