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Life has gone back to normal. But those with long COVID continue to suffer

Since catching COVID-19 in 2022, Nathanael Rafinejad, 29, can't stand longer than a few seconds at a time and has relied on a wheelchair. They are one of thousands of Quebecers with long COVID, a chronic condition that can prevent once healthy, active people
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Life has gone back to normal. But those with long COVID continue to suffer

Since catching COVID-19 in 2022, Nathanael Rafinejad, 29, can't stand longer than a few seconds at a time and has relied on a wheelchair. They are one of thousands of Quebecers with long COVID, a chronic condition that can prevent once healthy, active people from functioning as they once did.

The gift card industry is booming — and so is related fraud and organized crime

The gift card industry is estimated to be worth more than $11 billion dollars in Canada, and it’s growing. But critics say there’s little oversight when things go wrong, setting up consumers to become the victims of possible international fraud.
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The gift card industry is booming — and so is related fraud and organized crime

The gift card industry is estimated to be worth more than $11 billion dollars in Canada, and it’s growing. But critics say there’s little oversight when things go wrong, setting up consumers to become the victims of possible international fraud.

12 injured after shooters open fire on crowded Scarborough pub, Toronto police say

Police say it was 'extremely lucky' no one was killed. They are looking for three male suspects, and a motive.
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12 injured after shooters open fire on crowded Scarborough pub, Toronto police say

Police say it was 'extremely lucky' no one was killed. They are looking for three male suspects, and a motive.

12 injured in shooting at Scarborough pub, 3 suspects at large, police say

Toronto police are investigating a shooting at a Scarborough pub where 12 people were hurt Friday night. Police are looking for three male suspects.
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12 injured in shooting at Scarborough pub, 3 suspects at large, police say

Toronto police are investigating a shooting at a Scarborough pub where 12 people were hurt Friday night. Police are looking for three male suspects.

12 injured in shooting at Scarborough pub, suspect at large, police say

Toronto police are investigating a shooting at a Scarborough pub where 12 people were hurt Friday night. The suspect is still at large, they say.
CBC | Canada News

12 injured in shooting at Scarborough pub, suspect at large, police say

Toronto police are investigating a shooting at a Scarborough pub where 12 people were hurt Friday night. The suspect is still at large, they say.

A play-by-play of how measles outbreaks can spiral out of control

As measles infections tick up and up across multiple provinces, local public health alerts of new cases come with detailed descriptions of the person's whereabouts before they were diagnosed. Here's why the dates and times matter to control the contagious ill
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A play-by-play of how measles outbreaks can spiral out of control

As measles infections tick up and up across multiple provinces, local public health alerts of new cases come with detailed descriptions of the person's whereabouts before they were diagnosed. Here's why the dates and times matter to control the contagious illness.

Virus that poses 'serious threat' to Niagara stonefruit detected in area, prompting federal agency response

Niagara is famous for its peaches, which could be under threat from a virus detected in the area for the first time since 2013. In response, the the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is expanding an area where restrictions are in place to help prevent the sprea
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Virus that poses 'serious threat' to Niagara stonefruit detected in area, prompting federal agency response

Niagara is famous for its peaches, which could be under threat from a virus detected in the area for the first time since 2013. In response, the the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is expanding an area where restrictions are in place to help prevent the spread of plum pox virus.

Time to spring forward? It depends where you live

In B.C. and Ontario, there’s been public chatter about doing away with time changes for years. In Saskatchewan, most people have never changed their clocks. Here’s a primer on where each of the provinces and territories stand.
CBC | Canada News

Time to spring forward? It depends where you live

In B.C. and Ontario, there’s been public chatter about doing away with time changes for years. In Saskatchewan, most people have never changed their clocks. Here’s a primer on where each of the provinces and territories stand.

Hey, parents: Advertisers could be using mobile games to build profiles about your kids

A Marketplace investigation has pulled back the curtain on how some mobile games, which seem to attract children, use loopholes in rules protecting kids’ data — allowing marketers to build advertising profiles tailored to them, which can then be more effe
CBC | Canada News

Hey, parents: Advertisers could be using mobile games to build profiles about your kids

A Marketplace investigation has pulled back the curtain on how some mobile games, which seem to attract children, use loopholes in rules protecting kids’ data — allowing marketers to build advertising profiles tailored to them, which can then be more effective at influencing their behaviour.

Sunwing stranded couple for 5 days after vacation, charged them $50 flight change fee to fly home

Several Sunwing passengers say the airline needs to be held accountable after many flight cancellations and delays last month, including cases where it abruptly cancelled vacations with no rebooking offers or delayed return flights for days.
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Sunwing stranded couple for 5 days after vacation, charged them $50 flight change fee to fly home

Several Sunwing passengers say the airline needs to be held accountable after many flight cancellations and delays last month, including cases where it abruptly cancelled vacations with no rebooking offers or delayed return flights for days.

RCMP now formally investigating allegations against Alberta Health Services

Alberta RCMP are now formally investigating allegations of political pressure and potential conflicts of interest surrounding procurement practices at Alberta Health Services.
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RCMP now formally investigating allegations against Alberta Health Services

Alberta RCMP are now formally investigating allegations of political pressure and potential conflicts of interest surrounding procurement practices at Alberta Health Services.

'A train wreck ... I can't stop watching': Canadians grapple with anxiety around Trump's tariff chaos

Political anxiety isn't new, but it's arguably been more intense lately given Trump's «shock and awe» strategy since taking office, most recently around the tariffs he's threatening to impose. CBC News asked Canadians to share how Trump's polici
CBC | Canada News

'A train wreck ... I can't stop watching': Canadians grapple with anxiety around Trump's tariff chaos

Political anxiety isn't new, but it's arguably been more intense lately given Trump's «shock and awe» strategy since taking office, most recently around the tariffs he's threatening to impose. CBC News asked Canadians to share how Trump's policies are affecting their mental health and they said they're feeling helpless, scared and anxious.

Feds boost spending on northern military hubs to $2.67B, announce locations for 3 of them

The federal government is increasing the amount of money it’s spending to build a network of northern military hubs to$2.67 billion. It also announced Thursday the first hubs would be in Iqaluit, Yellowknife and Inuvik.
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Feds boost spending on northern military hubs to $2.67B, announce locations for 3 of them

The federal government is increasing the amount of money it’s spending to build a network of northern military hubs to$2.67 billion. It also announced Thursday the first hubs would be in Iqaluit, Yellowknife and Inuvik.

Grassy Narrows First Nation sees start of mercury treatment facility — decades after river was poisoned

Members of Grassy Narrows First Nation say the new Mercury Care Home will make a huge difference for residents, about 90 per cent of whom are estimated to have mercury poisoning symptoms. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday for the much-anticipated p
CBC | Canada News

Grassy Narrows First Nation sees start of mercury treatment facility — decades after river was poisoned

Members of Grassy Narrows First Nation say the new Mercury Care Home will make a huge difference for residents, about 90 per cent of whom are estimated to have mercury poisoning symptoms. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday for the much-anticipated project in northwestern Ontario.

Grassy Narrows First Nation sees start of mercury treatment facility — decades after the river was poisoned

Members of Grassy Narrows First Nation say the new Mercury Care Home will make a huge difference for residents, about 90 per cent of whom are estimated to have mercury poisoning symptoms. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday for the much-anticipated p
CBC | Canada News

Grassy Narrows First Nation sees start of mercury treatment facility — decades after the river was poisoned

Members of Grassy Narrows First Nation say the new Mercury Care Home will make a huge difference for residents, about 90 per cent of whom are estimated to have mercury poisoning symptoms. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday for the much-anticipated project.

Canadian teen recruited to spy for Russia, now sitting in Polish jail

Laken Pavan travelled to occupied Ukraine to volunteer for an aid group and ended up being recruited as a Russian agent. The then 17-year-old was sent to Poland to spy on its military, but confessed to police. Now his family hopes to bring an early end to hi
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Canadian teen recruited to spy for Russia, now sitting in Polish jail

Laken Pavan travelled to occupied Ukraine to volunteer for an aid group and ended up being recruited as a Russian agent. The then 17-year-old was sent to Poland to spy on its military, but confessed to police. Now his family hopes to bring an early end to his 20-month jail sentence.

Call-centre crypto scammers unmasked as data leak exposes their schemes

The scam starts with fake articles featuring celebrities. Next comes a crypto ruse, and finally, the fraudsters impersonate the authorities. More than 32,000 people have fallen victim, but now the scammers themselves have been exposed.
CBC | Canada News

Call-centre crypto scammers unmasked as data leak exposes their schemes

The scam starts with fake articles featuring celebrities. Next comes a crypto ruse, and finally, the fraudsters impersonate the authorities. More than 32,000 people have fallen victim, but now the scammers themselves have been exposed.

Canada 'ready and able' to join Ukraine peacekeeping force, defence minister says

Canada is prepared to contribute troops to Britain and France’s “coalition of the willing” peacekeeping force should there be a ceasefire in Ukraine, Defence Minister Bill Blair said Wednesday.
CBC | Canada News

Canada 'ready and able' to join Ukraine peacekeeping force, defence minister says

Canada is prepared to contribute troops to Britain and France’s “coalition of the willing” peacekeeping force should there be a ceasefire in Ukraine, Defence Minister Bill Blair said Wednesday.

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