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Canada will add PFAS, which are linked to cancer and other health problems, to toxic substances list

Canada will add PFAS, which are linked to cancer and other health problems, to toxic substances list

Canada will add PFAS, which are linked to cancer and other health problems, to toxic substances list

Today Statement March 5, 2025

The federal government is moving to add PFAS, a class of thousands of chemicals used in a...

Proposal to add PFAS to toxic substances list is ‘unprecedented,’ minister says

Proposal to add PFAS to toxic substances list is ‘unprecedented,’ minister says

Proposal to add PFAS to toxic substances list is ‘unprecedented,’ minister says

Today Statement March 5, 2025

1 hour ago News Duration 2:51 Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault announced on Wednesday...

The world has moved on. But those who lost loved ones to COVID-19 feel stuck in time

The world has moved on. But those who lost loved ones to COVID-19 feel stuck in time

The world has moved on. But those who lost loved ones to COVID-19 feel stuck in time

Today Statement March 5, 2025

It’s been almost five years, but family members of Canadians who died of COVID-19 in the first...

Five years later, COVID-19 continues to leave its mark on Albertans

Five years later, COVID-19 continues to leave its mark on Albertans

Five years later, COVID-19 continues to leave its mark on Albertans

Today Statement March 5, 2025

Five years after the province identified its first COVID-19 case, Albertans are being urged not to lose sight...

Do I need a measles vaccine dose? What to know

Do I need a measles vaccine dose? What to know

Do I need a measles vaccine dose? What to know

Today Statement March 5, 2025

Measles is a respiratory disease caused by a highly contagious virus that’s more infectious than influenza, chickenpox...

‘People will die,’ says Canadian charity in Kenya as Trump’s USAID cuts threaten HIV medications

‘People will die,’ says Canadian charity in Kenya as Trump’s USAID cuts threaten HIV medications

‘People will die,’ says Canadian charity in Kenya as Trump’s USAID cuts threaten HIV medications

Today Statement March 4, 2025

In Nanyuki, a market town just northwest of Mount Kenya, some foreign aid workers and volunteers are worried what...

Former Manitoba judge to lead investigation into Alberta’s health procurements

Former Manitoba judge to lead investigation into Alberta’s health procurements

Former Manitoba judge to lead investigation into Alberta’s health procurements

Today Statement March 4, 2025

A former chief judge of the Provincial Court of Manitoba will lead an investigation into the procurement...

Australian blood donor who saved millions of babies thanks to rare antibody dies at age 88

Australian blood donor who saved millions of babies thanks to rare antibody dies at age 88

Australian blood donor who saved millions of babies thanks to rare antibody dies at age 88

Today Statement March 3, 2025

He was known as “the man with the golden arm.” James Harrison, who according to the Australian...

Small town in rural Alberta scrambling after learning its only medical clinic is set to close

Small town in rural Alberta scrambling after learning its only medical clinic is set to close

Small town in rural Alberta scrambling after learning its only medical clinic is set to close

Today Statement March 3, 2025

A northern Alberta town is losing its only family doctor clinic and officials are trying to find...

Breast cancer is more likely to kill young Black women. A Sask. researcher wants to see that change

Breast cancer is more likely to kill young Black women. A Sask. researcher wants to see that change

Breast cancer is more likely to kill young Black women. A Sask. researcher wants to see that change

Today Statement March 3, 2025

When Kwaku Ayisi lost a friend who hadn’t even reached 40 to breast cancer, it inspired him...