What to do if you lose power or air conditioning in a heat wave blackout
A Feb. 2025 Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) report states that “prolonged periods of extreme heat events can strain the power grid.” …
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Should Canadians avoid American produce amid cyclosporiasis spread?
For those who are worried about potentially ingesting the parasite, PHAC says there are some steps that can reduce risk of exposure. …
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Ticks are spreading anaplasmosis, not just Lyme disease, CMAJ warns
Physicians are being urged to specifically consider anaplasmosis in regions with a growing prevalence of blacklegged ticks, which range in size from a poppyseed to a sesame seed. …
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Mom-and-pop landlords outpacing big real estate investors: StatCan data
In the United States, the role of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) has come under scrutiny, but the picture looks very different in Canada, Statistics Canada data shows. …
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Can ‘heat hangover’ impact Canadians following last week’s hot weather?
Millions of Canadians were under yellow and orange alerts for heat with advisories last week listed across Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. …
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Doctor warns of ‘cancer tsunami’ as WHO projects sharp rise in cases by 2050
A new WHO report warns annual cancer cases could rise from 20 million to nearly 35 million by 2050, with experts warning Canada must prepare for a ‘cancer tsunami.’ …
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Endometriosis could be diagnosed via blood test, U.K. study finds
‘These findings mark a significant breakthrough in our understanding of endometriosis,’ study lead from the Centre for Reproductive Health Dr. Douglas Gibson said. …
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Can a blood test tell if cancer is returning? Research is underway
If the test, also known as a liquid biopsy, is positive, those patients could get additional experimental treatments, to try to prevent the cancer coming back. …
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Canadians spending more time waiting for emergency health care: CIHI
One in 10 admitted patients, equalling around 180,000 people, spent more than 48 hours in the emergency department waiting for an inpatient bed. …
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