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Winnipegger living in Brazil hopes world will help amidst deadly flooding
A former Winnipegger says hes feeling grateful and lucky to have a safe place to stay amidst deadly flooding thats decimated Brazils southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul.
Is the Loblaw boycott privileged? Here's why some people aren't shopping around
Location. Costs. Time and convenience. There are many reasons people aren't participating in the Loblaw boycott, a movement fuelled by customers fed up with high prices at the grocery retailer.
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Canada's dental care plan begins today. Here's what you need to know
Canadas national dental care plan begins covering 1.9 million seniors today the first phase of a massive public oral health-care insurance program that eventually will cover one quarter of Canadians. But many patients may still be kept waiting to get their dental visits covered.
Your questions answered about the proposed capital gains tax changes
The federal governments 2024 budget includes significant new spending on projects and programs and its relying on revenue from a change to the capital gains inclusion rate to help pay for it.
10 people in Kingston, Ont., sent to hospital with eye injuries. 2 patients blame a foam party
Ten people in the southeastern Ontario city were treated for chemical eye exposure Monday and needed tohave their eyes flushed after what two patients describe as a foam party gone wrong.
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Have an iPhone 6 or 7? Now you can submit a claim for up to $150 from Apple
Eligible iPhone 6 and 7 owners can now submit a claim to be part of a class-action lawsuit that could pay up to $150 per device. CBC News answers your questions about eligibility and how to submit a claim.
The Canadian Dental Care Plan starts next month but many dentists are reluctant to participate
Health Canada says thousands of oral health care providers have signed up to start providing care to 1.6 million seniors this May a number dental associations say is a low turnout. Some seniors are now learning their dentists won't accept their claims under the new program.
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Is milk safe to drink? Can you catch bird flu from beef? What to know about H5N1 cattle outbreaks
Dairy and beef farmers are implementing biosecurity measures to keep H5N1 out of their herds, while Canadians are understandably concerned about what U.S. dairy cattle outbreaks could mean for food safety. So what is the scope of these dairy cattle outbreaks, and how is Canada impacted? And is it safe to consume milk and other dairy products?
Ontario regulator exploring legal options to address allegations of corporate pressure at pharmacies
The Ontario College of Pharmacists says it's working with a legal team to explore its options after thousands of pharmacy employees came forward to share "deeply troubling" stories about corporate pressure to perform billable services sometimes at the expense of patient care.
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What to know about the measles vaccine from who should get one, to how long immunity lasts
As measles cases keep rising at home and abroad, Canadian health officials are on high alert. There are now warnings about global travel and calls for people to ensure their families are up-to-date on the measles vaccine.
Tenant living with cockroach infestation considers homelessness to escape 'hell'
A resident living in an affordable housing unit in London, Ont. that's crawlingwith cockroachessaid she visited the hospital three times last week due to the effects of inadequatemaintenance.
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New visa rules for Mexican nationals: Your questions answered
New visa rules for Mexican citizens are being reimposed. Will it affect temporary foreign workers or international students? What if I already had a visitor visa or an eTA, is it still valid? How do I know what I need to come to Canada?
Passport Canada apologizes after 90-year-old woman mistakenly told she can't have 'Palestine' on passport
An apparent clerical errorby the federal government caused a Palestinian-Canadian woman to be told mistakenly she couldn't list "Palestine" as her place of birth on her passport and the error has been driving the spread ofmisleading online posts eversince.
New visa rules for Mexican nationals turn families, tourists into collateral damage, loved ones say
Immigration Minister Marc Miller said on Thursday that Ottawa would be reinstating visa requirements for travellers from Mexico to reduce the number of asylum claims and the number of people crossing from Canada into the U.S.
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Corporate pressure led Shoppers Drug Mart staff to bill for unnecessary medication reviews, pharmacists say
CBC News spoke with former Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy employees who believe the company is taking advantage of the MedsCheck service bypushing staff to bill for consultationspatients don't necessarily need. The company can then bill the province up to $75 per call.
Seniors unclear on whether they can drop their private dental insurance for national plan
In May, eligible Canadians 65 and older can qualify for coverage under the $13 billion national dental care plan if they don't already have any private dental insurance. That has some seniors wondering whether they can abandon their minimal retiree coverage or plans they've purchased themselves.
This article is real but AI-generated deepfakes look damn close and are scamming people
TV chef Mary Berg, crooner Michael Bubl, comedian Rick Mercer and hockey megastar Sidney Crosby are the latest Canadian celebrities to become the face of AI-generated deepfake scams. As the technology gets better, experts warn the legal system has a lot of catching up to do.
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The Manulife-Loblaw deal: How it will impact you and other questions, answered
Manulife has announced that as of this month, its coverage of 260 specialty prescription drugs will apply only at Loblaw-owned pharmacies. CBC News answers your questions about the deal.
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Who was mysterious 'Greenberg' promoting Kenneth Law's dangerous products before deaths?
She nearly died after ingesting a toxic substance sold by Kenneth Law. Now, a Scottish womans account of her painful experience is raising questions about how the alleged serial murderer from Ontario is connected to a mysterious online figure identified only as Greenberg.
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She nearly died after ingesting a toxic substance sold by Kenneth Law
A Scottish woman nearly died after ingesting a toxic substance sold to her online by Kenneth Law. She was steered to the accused murderer's site by a mysterious online figure identified only as 'Greenberg,' and she thinks it was Law himself.
Heat pumps are hot items. But for people living in condos, getting one presents some challenges
Heat pumps are all the rage these days, especially for single-detached homes. But condominiums larger residential complexes with individually owned living units have been slower to enter the picture.
Sask. woman says she has excruciating pain after injury at Caribbean resort
A Regina woman says she was seriously hurt in the Dominican Republic last week, causing injuries and excruciating pain that sent her to hospital and leaving the planned opening of her business next month in limbo.
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Almost 2 years in, here's where Russia's invasion of Ukraine stands
Nearly two years into the war, Russia on Friday launched its "most massive aerial attack"on Ukraine. The 18-hour barrage that killed dozens brought the war back into focus for many, including CBC readers who want to know where the conflict stands.
Your questions about Canada's plan to embrace electric vehicles, answered
The Liberals have announced Canada'smove away from fully gas-powered carsand toward electric vehicles, mandating that all sales of passenger cars, SUVs, crossovers and light trucks be hybrids,electricor hydrogen-powered by 2035. Here are some of your biggest questions about the plan.
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Canada's new dental care plan could impact nearly 9 million Canadians are you one of them?
Here's what you need to know about the Canadian Dental Care Plan, a $13-billion insurance program that will start covering costs for most basic dentistry next year for about nine million eligible Canadians, according to the federal government.
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