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Some President's Choice coleslaw recalled

Some President's Choice coleslaw recalled

Loblaw Companies Ltd. recalls the slaw due to possible Salmonella contamination
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CANADA: Half of homeless people have experienced traumatic brain injury, study says

CANADA: Half of homeless people have experienced traumatic brain injury, study says

Traumatic brain injury is linked to a host of other problems, including poorer mental health, substance abuse, suicidal ideation and involvement with the criminal justice system
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March date set for Civic Centre demolition

March date set for Civic Centre demolition

Ad Hoc Budget Committee also accepted recommendation for 7 per cent annual residential water and wastewater charge increase
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Sault doctor's registration revoked for sexual touching

Sault doctor's registration revoked for sexual touching

The sexual abuse occurred during office visits, a committee found earlier this year
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BEYOND LOCAL: Polyamorous couples face extensive barriers to healthcare support, study says

BEYOND LOCAL: Polyamorous couples face extensive barriers to healthcare support, study says

Although, polyamorous families provide great support for themselves internally
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Mantha hounds Ford on winter road maintenance

Mantha hounds Ford on winter road maintenance

Raise winter road maintenance standards in the north, says Mantha
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CANADA: What we can learn from first case of vaping 'popcorn lung'

CANADA: What we can learn from first case of vaping 'popcorn lung'

Report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal describes a case of severe, life-threatening airway injury related to vaping that occurred in a Canadian youth
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BEYOND LOCAL: Are children in childcare getting enough physical activity?

BEYOND LOCAL: Are children in childcare getting enough physical activity?

Research has linked outdoor play among young children to improved self-confidence, self-awareness and decision-making
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BEYOND LOCAL: Neuroscientists explore how 'fake news' plays with our emotions

BEYOND LOCAL: Neuroscientists explore how 'fake news' plays with our emotions

Fake news works at a cognitive level to shape our perceptions and drive our decisions
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BEYOND LOCAL: Nimble, playing fingers open the door to strong literacy skills

BEYOND LOCAL: Nimble, playing fingers open the door to strong literacy skills

Children learn through exploring the world with their hands — and they develop important fine motor skills through this
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