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Scientists discover antibodies that can neutralize COVID-19 variants, potentially prevent future coronavirus outbreaks

Scientists have discovered antibodies that can neutralize virtually all known variants of the COVID-19 virus, potentially preventing future coronavirus outbreaks.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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'We are in absolutely new record territory:' July could be the hottest month in 120,000 years

July is likely to be the hottest month ever, according to just-released data from climate scientists.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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How Evolution Helps Us Understand and Treat Cancer

A 2020 book argues that controlling cancer is within reach if scientists are able to anticipate the evolution of resistance to traditional treatments.

getpocket.com

How Long Can America Afford to Wait for Paid Family Leave?

The US is one of the few countries with no national paid leave. Here’s why that’s still the case—and how it can be changed.

getpocket.com

 

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Nobody Is Making You Order Toxic Novelty Food Off the Internet

Between TikTok’s ‘Pink Sauce’ drama and Daily Harvest's poisonous lentils, maybe it’s best to stick to the supermarket

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If I Leave Food Out for Too Long, Can I Avoid Food Poisoning By Nuking the Hell Out of It?

How could I ever get sick if I’ve annihilated every last piece of bacteria?

melmagazine.com

What Happens If Your Doctor Is an Abortion Snitch?

As Roe falls, pregnant people are wrangling with the threat of health-care professionals turning them over to the authorities for seeking an abortion

melmagazine.com

You Should Be Grateful Your Girl Washes Her Vulva in Your Bathroom Before Sex

We’re not using your old Nike socks like a new meme implies, but yeah, every now and then, we freshen up with whatever soap you’ve got lying around. And if it makes us smell like pomegranate Dial, so be it

melmagazine.com

Is It Possible to Be Too Tired to Be Stressed?

Many people unconsciously cope with stress by exhausting themselves to the point of not caring, but therapists warn that this is far from a sustainable solution

melmagazine.com

 

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These Are the ‘Healthiest’ Fast-Food French Fries

Healthy, of course, is a relative term here, but there is one golden, delicious and micronutrient-deficient fry that stands above all the rest

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What’s the Difference Between Pepperoni and Salami?

Just because they’re both delicious logs of meat doesn’t mean they’re not special in their own right

melmagazine.com

A Gooey and Delicious History of Mac and Cheese, a Meal Once Fit for a King

Ever heard of the fabled land of Bengodi, where they roll macaroni noodles down a mountain of parmesan cheese, straight into your mouth?

getpocket.com

Everything You Can Do with Hard-Boiled Eggs That Isn’t an Egg Salad Sandwich

There are more things that pair with eggs than mayo, buddy

melmagazine.com

Nutritionally Speaking, What’s Better for Me — a Humble Burrito or a Trio of Delicious Tacos?

Can the answer be both, because I’d like not to have to choose?

melmagazine.com

Why Is My Stomach a Bottomless Pit When I’m Hungover?

The day after a night of getting sloshed turns me into a human garbage disposal. What did I do — besides all the drinking — to deserve this?

melmagazine.com

What’s the Difference Between a Gyro and a Shawarma?

It all comes back to that utterly beautiful spinning meat

melmagazine.com

My Day of Eating Nothing But ‘Cancelable Food’

After cooking four of the truly strange meals Twitter told me about last week, I can tell you which ones are actually deserving of their time in the limelight

melmagazine.com

Is There Such a Thing as a Healthy Quesadilla?

I could be convinced to lose the side of sour cream

melmagazine.com

 

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The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of MSG

I’m a casualty of the MSG subterfuge. I was fooled more than a decade ago — when I was still an impressionable high school student...

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The Other Drug War: Inside the World of Counterfeit Viagra

How the gaps in our health-care system are responsible for propping up a dangerous, global and billion-dollar industry

melmagazine.com

 

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Miss World Australia finalist reveals cancer signs she missed

In February, Tirah Ciampa, 27, was writing 'goodbye letters' to loved ones because she thought a massive tumour inside her pancreas would kill her.

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Nurse practitioner details how your POOPS can affect your weight

Jonathan Mendoza, who is known as 'Nurse Doza,' has more than 193,000 followers on TikTok , where he shares educational videos about health and wellness.

www.dailymail.co.uk

What is your poo trying to tell you? Expert tells all

Gut health expert Carla Oates, from Sydney, has lifted the lid on what your poo says about your overall health, and what 'normal' bowel habits look like. She identified the seven types of poo.

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I got lip filler and now my mouth looks like a 'prolapsed a**hole'

A law student has poked fun at the shocking aftermath of her getting lip filler, comparing her mouth to a 'prolapsed a**hole.' Claudia Simich, from Australia, took to TikTok to show off her swollen lips.

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Nurse mom-of-four died after doing KRATOM while making partner meal

Krystal Talavera, 39, was found face down in the kitchen of the family's $640k home in Palm Beach, Florida, by Biagio Vultaggio, (right) the father of her youngest child.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Facial analyst reveals why people are 'becoming LESS attractive'

The facial analyst, who founded a Sydney aesthetics consulting firm, said 'the average person's face is becoming increasingly disadvantaged by modern diets' among other things.

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My boob job made me feel like I was slowly DYING

Danielle Sheehan, from Norwich, went from a C to DD cup after winning a £5,000 beauty makeover when she was 19. But she was subsequently plagued with eczema, hair loss and fatigue.

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North Carolina mom warns of vaping dangers after athlete son, 15, died

A North Carolina woman is channeling her grief over the death of her 15-year-old stepson to warn against the dangers of vapes, which are exceedingly popular among teens.

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'Pseudoscience' TikTok trend urges teens to drink herbal cocktails

Dramatic videos of people undertaking DIY 'detoxes' and cleanses have racked up over 650million views on the platform. But medics said the 'gibberish' may even pose a danger to those who try it.

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Four MINUTES of exercise a day reduces cancer risk by up to third

A study by the Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Australia, found activities such as vigorous housework or bursts of power walking could reduce the risk.

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I survived brain, blood cancer AND near-fatal car crash. I'm only 28

Aria, from Los Angeles, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a blood cancer, and underwent 16 brutal surgeries and multiple rounds of chemo, starting her ordeal.

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I survived a stroke at 20 - here's the subtle symptom that I ignored

EXCL: Esmae Hodgetts from Chesterfield spent her New Years' Eve in hospital after collapsing at home. She felt neck and shoulder pain building up, then she was hit with a 'stabbing' headache.

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Doctors warn against the rise of 'Vape tongue' in young people

UK-based cosmetic dentist Dr Stewart Beggs took to TikTok to warn against vape tongue, which causes dry mouth, dehydration, and loss of taste. Cutting down on vaping can prevent it.

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Fancy quartz countertops are causing deadly condition 'black lung'

Researchers in California said: 'If we don't stop it now, we're going to have hundreds if not thousands of more cases.' The ominously-named 'black lung' is caused by inhaling tiny fragments of dust.

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I have a rare condition that means I produce 10lbs of breastmilk a day

A Portland mother of three who produces up to 12 pounds of breast milk every day has leveraged her hyperlactation diagnosis to provide her excess life-sustaining milk to babies in need.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Woman born without arms learned to fly a plane with just her FEET

Jessica Cox, 36, from Phoenix, Arizona, became certified in 2008 by the Federal Aviation Administration in October 2008 to fly a light aircraft with a single engine known as an Ercoupe.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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The six signs of a stroke that AREN'T the ones you've been told about

Stroke symptoms are commonly remembered under the four-letter acronym, FAST. But other - just as common - tell-tale signs of a looming stroke, often fall under the radar.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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'I want them to see that I never gave up': How Sheldon Guy kept coaching basketball after losing his vision

High school basketball coach Sheldon Guy lost his vision – days later, he returned to coaching. CTV W5 reveals his emotional journey and the inspirational message he has for the players on his team.

www.ctvnews.ca

‘It’s beyond words’: Beloved B.C. basketball coach makes court comeback after losing vision | Globalnews.ca

Sheldon Guy said he felt called back to the sport after losing sight in both eyes to prove any challenge can be overcome and to be there for his team.

globalnews.ca

Blind basketball coach gives inspirational talk before exhibition game in South Surrey - Surrey Now-Leader

‘It’s OK to not be OK,’ Langley coach Sheldon Guy tells Earl Mariott audience

www.surreynowleader.com

Coach Sheldon’s medical treatment & surgery, organized by Myalisa Herrera-Winquist

*If you plan on donating any amount over $250 please email Coach … Myalisa Herrera-Winquist needs your support for Coach Sheldon’s medical treatment & surgery

www.gofundme.com

 

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Man lived inside iron lung for 70 years developed new way of breathing

Paul Alexander, (pictured) was struck by polio and paralysied in 1952. Now, 77, Paul from Dallas has spent his life in and out of the machine and created a new way of breathing.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Two people in Michigan test positive for rare moquito-borne virus

The cases are the first detected in the US this year and the 14th and 15th ever detected in Michigan. In severe cases, the disease can cause encephalitis and seizures.

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Nondescript California warehouse turns out to be an illicit virus lab

A central California city is reeling after a nondescript warehouse turned out to be an illicit lab replete with stored biohazards including coronavirus, HIV, and malaria.

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Expert reveals weather has put UK homes at risk of spider invasion

Speaking to The Sun, UK pest control expert Clive Boase said the insects look for somewhere warm to lay their eggs before going into hibernation

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/four-day-work-week-north-america-study-1.6921359

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/extreme-heat-affects-human-body-1.6918886

 

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Inside a Canadian man’s massive psychic scam

This is the story of a scam that lasted for decades, and cost its victims over $200 million. It was run by a Canadian man who now sits in an American prison. It sold the services of a psychic, but that wasn’t the problem with it—the issue was that the scammer used a particular psychic’s...

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They took blockbuster drugs for weight loss and diabetes. Now their stomachs are paralyzed

Joanie Knight has a message for anyone considering drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy, which have become popular for the dramatic weight loss they can help people achieve: 'I wish I never touched it.'

www.ctvnews.ca

Experimental vaccine prevents Alzheimer's in early trial

A new vaccine tested by researchers in Tokyo, Japan in mice that appears to stop Alzheimer's in its tracks is adding to optimism that this could be the beginning of the end for the disease.

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Here's what I do every evening to make my body 20 years younger

Dr Mark Hyman has had 63 birthdays, but tests show his biological age is that of a 43-year-old man. He says 'biohacking' doesn't need to be complicated - and his night-time routine is proof.

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How YOUR home is crawling with 'forever chemicals'

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances were used increasingly often for their anti-stick and water resistant properties. But the 'forever' chemicals do not break down and instead remain in the environment for decades.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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How the 'sandwich generation' is managing the stressors of aging parents and young kids

People who find themselves caring for children under the age of 15 and aging, ill parents are being dubbed the 'sandwiched generation' and a health expert says they're at risk of burning out.

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New cigarette warning labels in effect this week aim to deter kids, convert parents

A fresh set of Health Canada regulations that require warning labels on individual cigarettes is set to come into effect Tuesday, making Canada the first country in the world to take that step in the ongoing effort to help smokers kick the habit and deter potential puffers from picking it up.

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'Unacceptable in a country like Canada,' Trudeau says of asylum-seekers sleeping on Toronto streets

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it is “unacceptable” that asylum-seekers were forced to camp out on Toronto streets when they were turned away from the city’s overwhelmed shelter system last month and is vowing to be “part of the mix” when it comes to solving the crisis.

toronto.ctvnews.ca

How much less are doctors paid for operating on female patients in Canada?

New research reveals surgeons are paid less for procedures on female patients than they are for comparable surgeries on male patients.

toronto.ctvnews.ca

 

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Forget TikTok claims: 'Nature's Ozempic' is no such thing, experts say

If TikTok and Reddit influencers are to be believed, the plant-based compound called berberine can be a replacement for such popular diabetes and weight loss drugs as Ozempic and Wegovy. But some U.S. medical experts have concerns about the use of this unregulated supplement.

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How promising are new drugs to treat obesity and who should — and shouldn't — use them?

The pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly announced last week that a medication developed to treat diabetes, tirzepatide, also had a substantial effect on reducing weight. Dr. Leana Wen. Wen, who is an emergency physician and professor of health policy and management at the George Washington...

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Nausea, vomiting, reduced appetite: Canadians' experiences taking Ozempic to lose weight

A medication created to treat people with diabetes is being put to an off-label use: weight loss. CTVNews.ca asked Canadians to share their experiences using Ozempic, and here's what they said.

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How to Clean Grout and Keep it From Getting Gross Again

Say goodbye to grime

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How to Grow Your Own Food – With or Without a Garden

There’s no such thing as an effortless crop, but plenty that are pretty foolproof – even if you have just a windowsill or room for a few pots.

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“Why Am I So Quick to Assume What Other People Think of Me?”

Do you often interpret other people’s behaviors as signs they’re upset or angry with you? You could be falling victim to a “cognitive distortion” psychologists call ‘mind-reading’—here’s how to get it under control.

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The Forgotten Art of Squatting Is a Revelation for Bodies Ruined by Sitting

In much of the world, squatting is as normal a part of life as sitting in a chair.

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Eating these six foods may help you live longer

Studies have tied higher intakes of fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, lentils and fish to a lower risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes

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https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/07/26/1189831369/medical-identity-fraud-protect-yourself

 

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https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/07/31/1190627995/heat-wave-brain-mood-anxiety

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/07/30/1190942203/in-broiling-cities-like-new-orleans-the-health-system-faces-off-against-heat-str

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/07/28/1190443473/the-cdc-sees-signs-of-a-late-summer-covid-wave

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/07/28/1190324013/medicare-prescription-drug-price-negotiation

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/07/27/1190055980/anesthesia-bill-sent-medicare-late-he-got-sent-to-collections-for-3000-dollars

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/07/26/1190085775/this-cdc-data-shows-where-rates-of-heat-related-illness-are-highest

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/07/24/1189276187/an-ultra-processed-diet-made-this-doctor-sick-now-hes-studying-why

 

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Flavonol-rich diet helps you stay strong as you age, study suggests

Adding foods high in flavonols, like apples, blueberries, kale and onions, to your diet could decrease your risk of frailty as you age

www.theglobeandmail.com

 

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Canadian youth in food-insecure homes made more visits to doctors for mental health, study finds

While the data cover the years from 2005 to 2014, they are the latest to link Statistics Canada survey results about food insecurity with health records showing use of specific services

www.theglobeandmail.com

Even in the heart of Vancouver, you can forage for wild food and medicinal plants

Métis herbalist and educator Lori Snyder’s tours go beyond identifying and sampling plants – even into complex conversations about what ‘foraging’ really means

www.theglobeandmail.com

My son’s split-second decision may have changed another person’s life

When we show up – in all of who we are – in our light, our strengths and in our ‘deficiencies,’ we invite others into our humanness and allow them to share theirs

www.theglobeandmail.com

 

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Health tech is coming for your bladder

A dive into the latest gadgets, apps and tech finds that claim to help you get healthy

www.theglobeandmail.com

Opinion: Where there’s smoke, there’s health risks for vulnerable groups

Wildfire smoke poses risks to us all, but especially children, elders and those with respiratory conditions

www.theglobeandmail.com

 

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What Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orbán Understand About Your Brain

Why do some people who support Trump also wind up believing conspiracy theories? There’s a scientific explanation for that.

www.politico.com

The Difference Between Idle Time and Downtime at Work (and Why It Matters)

It’s better to pre-plan downtime than to let idle time occur because of burnout.

lifehacker.com

Why Elite College Admissions Are Biased Toward the Superrich

Derek is joined by economist David Deming to discuss what his new study on college admissions reveals about the American dream

www.theringer.com

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/07/31/1190627995/heat-wave-brain-mood-anxiety

 

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AI improves breast cancer detection rate by 20 percent

Results from a study in Sweden show the potential of using artificial intelligence in mammography.

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Idaho health care providers can refer patients for abortions out of state, judge rules

District Judge B. Lynn Winmill called it a First Amendment issue.

www.politico.com

 

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https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/08/02/1191419631/cancer-risk-test-genetic-genes-inexpensive-why-dont-more-people-get-tested

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/08/02/1191446579/doctors-have-their-own-diagnosis-moral-distress-from-an-inhumane-health-system

 

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https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/07/29/1190374074/these-scientists-explain-the-power-of-music-to-spark-awe

Shots - Health News

NPR's online health program.

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Prevent Digital Eye Strain With the 20-20-20 Method

Working hard on the computer means your eyes are working hard, too.

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Does Powder Sunscreen Actually Work?

Sunscreen does a great job of protecting our skin from rays that can cause skin cancer, as well as thickening and wrinkling of the skin as we age. But it also feels kind of greasy and goopy sometimes, especially when applied to the face, leaving many of us wondering if there might not be a...

lifehacker.com

Five Things That Could Save Your Life If You're Immunocompromised

As the entire world shifts back into “normal” (best of luck with that), we have a different reality.

lifehacker.com

How to Know When (or If) You Need Another COVID Vaccine

Here's the government's latest attempt to streamline the guidelines.

lifehacker.com

Health - Covid-19 - Tips, Tricks and Hacks for Doing Everything Better | Lifehacker

Everything you ever wanted to know about Health - Covid-19. News, stories, photos, videos and more.

lifehacker.com

 

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B.C. health-care workers' private information subject to data breach

Thousands of health-care workers' personal information has been compromised in a data breach that's targeted servers at the Health Employers Association of BC.

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Mixed performance: B.C. leads and lags national averages in landmark health-care analysis

British Columbia lags behind other provinces when it comes to access to a family doctor, but had far fewer cancelled surgeries, according to a new national comparison of health-care systems.

bc.ctvnews.ca

B.C. judge approves 'hasty sale' of 1,200 kg of cannabis after CRA threatened to destroy company's product

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has approved the bulk sale of more than 1,200 kilograms of cannabis by a company after the Canada Revenue Agency threatened to destroy it.

bc.ctvnews.ca

Mental health care access, electronic options, surgical backlogs: Report lays out health-care overhaul priorities

The Canadian Institute for Health Information has released a new report which lays out the key areas that governments need to focus on in order to improve struggling health-care systems, including collecting more comprehensive data, addressing surgical backlogs, retaining workers and improving...

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Nurse practitioner-led medical clinic opens in Warman

A new nurse practitioner-led clinic in Warman will soon open its doors.

saskatoon.ctvnews.ca

 

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Invasive fruit flies have been found near Los Angeles, prompting a produce quarantine

The discovery of nearly 30 invasive fruit flies has prompted a produce quarantine affecting over 204.6 square kilometres of Los Angeles County as state and local officials try to stop the fly from spreading and hurting California's fruit and vegetable industry.

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Canadian workers nearing retirement would defer if hours, stress reduced: Statistics Canada

A recent report from Statistics Canada shows a desire among many older workers to extend their working years if given the option to reduce their hours and manage workplace stress effectively.

www.ctvnews.ca