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Gender pay gap double in private vs public sector, report says. Why?A new report found that men working in the private sector make almost 10 per cent more per hour than women on average, compared with five per cent in the public sector.Canada5 hours
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Colorectal cancer rising in young adults. Should the screening age be lowered?There are growing calls to start screening earlier for colorectal cancer in Canada and some provinces are considering it amid an 'alarming' increase in cases among young adults.HealthFeb 26
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‘Colossally high’ number of Canadians plan to buy a home within a year. Why?Nearly 50 per cent of Canadians say they plan to purchase a home in the next five years and 11 per cent within the next 12 months, a new poll shows.ConsumerFeb 22
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Millions of Toshiba adapters recalled in Canada, U.S. over fire hazardHealth Canada flagged the massive recall Wednesday of nearly 1.3 million AC adapters that were imported by Toshiba Canada Limited.ConsumerFeb 22
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Will Easter chocolate cost more? What to know amid high cocoa pricesGlobal cocoa prices hit a record high earlier this month. As a result, the world’s biggest chocolate makers are eyeing price hikes.ConsumerFeb 21
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Pornhub could be blocked in Canada. What’s the bill behind the controversy?A controversial bill proposing that porn sites should have an age verification requirement is coming up for study from the House of Commons.CanadaFeb 20
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Avian flu: More than 3M birds affected in Canada amid global outbreakThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the ongoing response to the country's avian influenza outbreak is 'unique' for this time of the year.CanadaFeb 16
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TD Bank customers eligible for $15.9M payout under class-action settlementTwo multi-million-dollar class-action settlement agreements have been approved by Canadian courts in recent weeks. Who is eligible for the payout?CanadaFeb 16
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Health Canada urged to approve HPV self-testing for cervical cancerThe Canadian Cancer Society is calling on Health Canada to approve self-testing for cervical cancer amid a rise in cases among women in the country.HealthFeb 15
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Canada’s EI system is ‘unfair’ for new parents, NDP and labour unions sayUsing qualifying hours for regular benefits reduces what workers can claim in maternity and parental benefits, the New Democratic Party and a group of labour unions say.CanadaFeb 15
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Drug for cocaine addiction could help treat colorectal cancer, research showsIn a 'surprising' discovery, a drug used to treat cocaine addiction could be a safe and effective form of treatment of advanced colorectal cancer, a new Canadian study suggests.HealthFeb 14
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Costco open to grocery code of conduct, but says it must apply to all'This code of conduct is not an issue for us,' Pierre Riel, executive vice-president of Costco Wholesale International and Canada, told MPs on Tuesday.CanadaFeb 13
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Total solar eclipse: All you need to know about the rare celestial eventA total solar eclipse is set to darken skies across parts of central and Eastern Canada in a rare celestial event last witnessed in the country 45 years ago.CanadaFeb 12
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With car theft rising in Canada, what technologies are criminals using?The federal government and law enforcement officials say more needs to be done to put the brakes on the different technologies being used by criminals to steal vehicles.CanadaFeb 8
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‘Grey divorce’ getting more prevalent in Canada. Why it’s a concernCanadian couples are more open to seeking divorce in later life and some research suggests this can adversely impact women more than men.CanadaFeb 8
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Grocery code of conduct ‘will not work’ without Loblaw and Walmart, MPs toldIn its current state, both Loblaw and Walmart Canada have so far refused to sign on to the grocer code of code that has been in development since fall 2021.CanadaFeb 6
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Gender pay gap in Canada’s banking sector at 18.4 per cent, data showsFemale employees in Canadian banks earn 18.4 per cent less per hour in wages than their male colleagues, according to data made public by the federal government.EconomyFeb 5
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Are microplastics harmful? Health Canada funds research on potential risksHealth Canada is funding new research looking into the potential risks to humans of microplastics – that are found everywhere and could be toxic.HealthFeb 2
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Almost 20 million new cancer cases reported globally in 2022. What about Canada?Lung cancer was the most common form of the disease in 2022, accounting for 12 per cent of total new cases worldwide, according to the WHO.HealthFeb 1
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How much has Canada given to UNRWA? A look at the funding in recent yearsMore than a dozen countries, including Canada, have paused their funding to UNRWA in the wake of allegations that some of its staff members were involved in the Oct. 7 attacks.CanadaJan 30
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Canadians are expected to pay even more for car insurance this year. Why?Canadians could see even higher auto insurance premiums this year amid a growing crisis of car thefts in the country and other industry challenges, according to a new report.CanadaJan 29
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Nearly 65K rape victims likely got pregnant amid U.S. abortion bans: analysisSince the fall of Roe v. Wade, thousands of rape victims in U.S. states that ban abortion likely got pregnant in a span of less than two years, research suggests,U.S. NewsJan 26
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Canadian Paralympic medalists to finally get financial rewards at Paris GamesFor the first time in history, Canadian Paralympic athletes will get financial rewards — like Olympic athletes do — for finishing at the podium at the Paris Games later this year.SportsJan 25
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Drug to treat agitation in Alzheimer’s patients approved in CanadaHealth Canada has approved an oral drug to treat symptoms of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease in patients.CanadaJan 25
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After ‘rare’ Air Canada plane door incidents, what airlines can doA couple of unrelated and bizarre incidents in the last two weeks on Air Canada flights involved passengers attempting to open cabin doors.CanadaJan 24
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