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CANADA: The harsh impact of marketing opioids to doctors

CANADA: The harsh impact of marketing opioids to doctors

The way opioid drugs were marketed to doctors may have hyped benefits while downplaying harms, expert says
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Hold the elevator? How to stay safe in close quarters during COVID-19

Hold the elevator? How to stay safe in close quarters during COVID-19

Risk of spreading coronavirus is higher in smaller spaces, so do you hop in the elevator or wait for the next one?
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Two more confirmed COVID-19 cases in Algoma

Two more confirmed COVID-19 cases in Algoma

The third Algoma resident is a man in his 60s that travelled to a Toronto health care facility and has remained admitted there while the fourth is a woman in her 60s who recently travelled to Florida
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ONTARIO: Gatherings of more than 5 now banned across province

ONTARIO: Gatherings of more than 5 now banned across province

Premier Doug Ford has also announced major fines for companies found to be involved in price gouging
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BEYOND LOCAL: New DNA test that reveals 'true age' has promise, but ethical pitfalls

BEYOND LOCAL: New DNA test that reveals 'true age' has promise, but ethical pitfalls

Epigenetic clocks are a fascinating new technology, but some potential applications are controversial
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Do your part to prevent the spread of COVID-19, appeals hospital CEO

Do your part to prevent the spread of COVID-19, appeals hospital CEO

Maintain social distance everywhere, all the time, even when ice fishing, says Elliot Lake St. Joseph's General Hospital CEO Pierre Ozolins
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BEYOND LOCAL: The case for keeping paper bills in the digital age

BEYOND LOCAL: The case for keeping paper bills in the digital age

In an era of data breaches and privacy intrusions, many of Canadians want paper bills
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Five ways to keep human connections when moving learning online due to COVID-19

Five ways to keep human connections when moving learning online due to COVID-19

Human connections and meaningful interactions are an essential part of the learning process, especially online
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Second case of COVID-19 confirmed in Algoma

Second case of COVID-19 confirmed in Algoma

Area woman had recently travelled to Michigan
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Rain alert issued for Elliot Lake and area

Rain alert issued for Elliot Lake and area

Heavy rainfall possible Saturday night into Sunday, says Environment Canada
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