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COVID-19 misinformation contributed to 2,800 Canadian deaths, report suggests

COVID-19 misinformation contributed to 2,800 Canadian deaths, report suggests

A new report says misinformation about COVID-19 contributed to more than 2,800 Canadian deaths and at least $300 million in hospital and ICU visits.
Busy road to Upper Lake Louise undergoing $9.8M redesign

Busy road to Upper Lake Louise undergoing $9.8M redesign

“Two key ways to access the site that are becoming more and more important – public transit and active transportation – so we want to make sure as we do that redesign work that it’s going to be easy and efficient for the shuttles and also have a good way for people to get up there on bicycles."
The slow lane gives grocery shoppers more than time at the checkout

The slow lane gives grocery shoppers more than time at the checkout

Belmont Sobeys new slow lane is designed for shoppers who like to take their time; maybe chat a while. But some see a deeper good for employee and customer alike.
Commentary: Magic Mushrooms are moving mainstream

Commentary: Magic Mushrooms are moving mainstream

The mushroom is taking centre stage, what some call the most 'poorly understood and underappreciated kingdom of life on earth.'
Visually impaired mountaineer’s tall task more than overcoming world’s highest peaks

Visually impaired mountaineer’s tall task more than overcoming world’s highest peaks

“Those 26 months in hospitals and so much darkness, that was not a choice, but now I’m choosing to put myself in these situations where I’m being challenged physically and mentally. I’ve been through worse, not by choice.”
Pascal's Patisserie shares story behind iconic French baked goods

Pascal's Patisserie shares story behind iconic French baked goods

To celebrate National Croissant Day on Jan. 30, the owners of Pascal's Patisserie shared the story behind their business and what goes into making the iconic French pastry.
Death doulas can be comforting part of end-of-life care

Death doulas can be comforting part of end-of-life care

Death doulas part of the circle of care available to a dying loved one.
Promising gene therapy delivers treatment directly to brain

Promising gene therapy delivers treatment directly to brain

When Rylae-Ann Poulin was a year old, she didn’t crawl or babble like other kids her age. A rare genetic disorder kept her from even lifting her head.
Thinking about doing a no-buy challenge? Here's what to consider

Thinking about doing a no-buy challenge? Here's what to consider

As inflation continues to weigh on Canadians' budgets, some may have entered the new year taking on a self-imposed "no-buy challenge."
India meets East Africa in 1-skillet curried salmon filets

India meets East Africa in 1-skillet curried salmon filets

For centuries, the channel of ocean running between Mozambique and Madagascar provided passage and port to ships during the height of the spice trade.
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