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CANADA: Upstart lobster gets in on Groundhog Day

CANADA: Upstart lobster gets in on Groundhog Day

Also, lobster beer is a thing. Did you know that?
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ONTARIO: Health Coalition warns violence, abuse on the rise in long-term facilities

ONTARIO: Health Coalition warns violence, abuse on the rise in long-term facilities

A plan should be developed and implemented to increase the number of long-term care beds in the province, in the public and non-profit sectors, Coalition says
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CANADA: Where's the weed? Canada's cannabis shortage causes concern

CANADA: Where's the weed? Canada's cannabis shortage causes concern

Michael J. Armstrong, Associate professor of operations research at Brock U, speculates on why dry cannabis shortfalls are prevalent in Canada right now
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CANADA: St. John's flirt with a winter dream - heated sidewalks

CANADA: St. John's flirt with a winter dream - heated sidewalks

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CANADA: Fertility clinic reports 180% increase in elective egg freezing

CANADA: Fertility clinic reports 180% increase in elective egg freezing

Women can keep their eggs frozen for as long as they want but guidelines recommend using them before they turn 50
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CANADA: National report finds in 2018, a female was killed every 2.5 days

CANADA: National report finds in 2018, a female was killed every 2.5 days

The report said 148 women and girls were killed in 133 incidents in 2018, with 140 people accused in their deaths
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CANADA Liberals write off $163 million in student loans that feds can't collect

CANADA Liberals write off $163 million in student loans that feds can't collect

It is the fourth time in the last five years that the government has written off outstanding student loans
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CANADA: Halifax boat sinking claims life of deckhand

CANADA: Halifax boat sinking claims life of deckhand

Max Hinch of Cole Harbour leaves behind a fiancée and a 4-year-old son
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ONTARIO: Dental Association wants Ford to invest more in public programs

ONTARIO: Dental Association wants Ford to invest more in public programs

According to the President of the Association, the province can save millions in unnecessary hospital and doctor visits
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ONTARIO: Carleton U students sent into a panic over false information about an 'active attacker'

ONTARIO: Carleton U students sent into a panic over false information about an 'active attacker'

One student explained that the message even worried his professor
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