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Nanaimo's Ethan Katzberg wins Olympic gold in hammer throw

Nanaimo's Ethan Katzberg wins Olympic gold in hammer throw

No one else approached the 84.12 metres by Ethan Katzberg, who captured Canada’s first Olympic gold medal in the event.
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Opinion: Supervised inhalation is a necessary intervention in the drug poisoning crisis

Opinion: Supervised inhalation is a necessary intervention in the drug poisoning crisis

In order for safe consumption sites to respond effectively to the needs of people who use drugs, they must include the option of indoor supervised inhalation.
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Health Canada recalling Gerber brand baby cereal due to possible Cronobacter

Health Canada recalling Gerber brand baby cereal due to possible Cronobacter

Health Canada has issued a recall for Gerber brand Oat Banana & Mango Baby Cereal due to possible Cronobacter contamination.
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Metro Vancouver forecast includes warm weather but 'not a heat wave'

Metro Vancouver forecast includes warm weather but 'not a heat wave'

Keep the sunscreen handy
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Dog days of summer: Cool treats to keep your pets happy and hydrated

Dog days of summer: Cool treats to keep your pets happy and hydrated

Beat the heat with these easy recipes.
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Teacher QuitToks and what they say about the future of teaching

Teacher QuitToks and what they say about the future of teaching

Teachercertification.com reports that the trend of teachers quitting online has been noticeable on social media with the videos often pointing out issues causing burnout for them.
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'A moral issue': Canadian funeral directors warn of unauthorized obituaries

'A moral issue': Canadian funeral directors warn of unauthorized obituaries

HALIFAX — Funeral directors across the country are warning grieving families about a trend of third-party websites republishing obituaries for profit.
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Five tips for buying and selling a home at the same time

Five tips for buying and selling a home at the same time

Planning to buy and sell a house at the same time? Here are some strategies to navigate the process effortlessly.
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'So special': Island rowers win silver in women's eights at Paris Olympics

'So special': Island rowers win silver in women's eights at Paris Olympics

The Canadians were the defending gold medallists in the event after winning at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
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David Sovka: Don't let my deadly allergy stop you from helping the bees

David Sovka: Don't let my deadly allergy stop you from helping the bees

If you live on planet Earth and want to combat bee decline, there are a few easy actions you can take to strengthen your local bee population, even though it will probably result in my eventual death.
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