Flu Cases Stabilizing in Canada, but Regional Variations Persist
As of mid-January 2024, flu cases in Canada are stabilizing nationally at 11.8 percent positivity, although Ontario shows 13.5 percent, exceeding the national average of 8.5 percent; COVID-19 and RSV infections are declining, with the highest RSV rates in the prairie provinces (11.9 percent).
Flu Cases Stabilizing in Canada, but Regional Variations Persist
As of mid-January 2024, flu cases in Canada are stabilizing nationally at 11.8 percent positivity, although Ontario shows 13.5 percent, exceeding the national average of 8.5 percent; COVID-19 and RSV infections are declining, with the highest RSV rates in the prairie provinces (11.9 percent).
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12% Bias Score
Ontario Collective Bargaining Negotiations Hit Record Lengths in 2024
Ontario's 2024 collective bargaining negotiations averaged 13.3 months, a sharp increase from previous years, due to increased union demands, government budget constraints, and more contentious bargaining, as evidenced by the Canada Post strike and the Best Theratronics strike.
Ontario Collective Bargaining Negotiations Hit Record Lengths in 2024
Ontario's 2024 collective bargaining negotiations averaged 13.3 months, a sharp increase from previous years, due to increased union demands, government budget constraints, and more contentious bargaining, as evidenced by the Canada Post strike and the Best Theratronics strike.
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28% Bias Score
Infini Resources to Commence Maiden Diamond Drilling at Portland Creek Uranium Project
Infini Resources is commencing diamond drilling at its Portland Creek uranium project in Newfoundland, Canada, to explore a 3.8km long uranium anomaly with a peak soil assay of 7.5% uranium oxide, focusing on two key structures bounding a high-grade 800m by 100m mineralized corridor.
Infini Resources to Commence Maiden Diamond Drilling at Portland Creek Uranium Project
Infini Resources is commencing diamond drilling at its Portland Creek uranium project in Newfoundland, Canada, to explore a 3.8km long uranium anomaly with a peak soil assay of 7.5% uranium oxide, focusing on two key structures bounding a high-grade 800m by 100m mineralized corridor.
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60% Bias Score
Hypothetical US Annexation of Greenland and Canada: Geopolitical Implications
A hypothetical US annexation of Greenland and Canada under a Trump presidency is discussed, drawing parallels to Russia's actions in Ukraine and raising concerns about potential geopolitical consequences and a possible negotiated settlement at Ukraine's expense.
Hypothetical US Annexation of Greenland and Canada: Geopolitical Implications
A hypothetical US annexation of Greenland and Canada under a Trump presidency is discussed, drawing parallels to Russia's actions in Ukraine and raising concerns about potential geopolitical consequences and a possible negotiated settlement at Ukraine's expense.
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56% Bias Score
Mystery Brain Disease in New Brunswick: 400 Cases Prompt Reopened Investigation
Nearly 400 New Brunswick residents suffer from a neurological syndrome of unknown cause, prompting a reopened government investigation after an initial dismissal in 2022; patients experience seizures, nerve damage, and other severe symptoms, with some fatalities.
Mystery Brain Disease in New Brunswick: 400 Cases Prompt Reopened Investigation
Nearly 400 New Brunswick residents suffer from a neurological syndrome of unknown cause, prompting a reopened government investigation after an initial dismissal in 2022; patients experience seizures, nerve damage, and other severe symptoms, with some fatalities.
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40% Bias Score
Surge in Non-Alcoholic Beverage Sales Reflects Evolving Canadian Drinking Habits
The sales of non-alcoholic beverages in Canada have surged 73 percent in the past year, driven by growing health concerns about alcohol, changing social norms, and improved product technology, resulting in a decline in alcohol consumption and sales.
Surge in Non-Alcoholic Beverage Sales Reflects Evolving Canadian Drinking Habits
The sales of non-alcoholic beverages in Canada have surged 73 percent in the past year, driven by growing health concerns about alcohol, changing social norms, and improved product technology, resulting in a decline in alcohol consumption and sales.
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44% Bias Score
Canada's Inflation Slows to 1.8% in December
Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 percent in December, driven partly by a temporary sales tax break and exceeding analysts' expectations of 1.9 percent; month-on-month contraction was 0.4 percent.
Canada's Inflation Slows to 1.8% in December
Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 percent in December, driven partly by a temporary sales tax break and exceeding analysts' expectations of 1.9 percent; month-on-month contraction was 0.4 percent.
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4% Bias Score
Canadian Churches Find New Life as Modern Venues
Declining church attendance in Canada is prompting the conversion of historic buildings into modern event spaces, restaurants, and concert halls, as seen in Toronto's The Imperial and Hamilton's New Vision United Church.
Canadian Churches Find New Life as Modern Venues
Declining church attendance in Canada is prompting the conversion of historic buildings into modern event spaces, restaurants, and concert halls, as seen in Toronto's The Imperial and Hamilton's New Vision United Church.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Second Term: Immediate Global Impacts
Donald Trump's second term has already influenced global events: a Gaza ceasefire, UK's secret contingency planning, pressure for a Ukraine-Russia peace deal, Canada's political instability, and concerns about renewed trade tensions with China.
Trump's Second Term: Immediate Global Impacts
Donald Trump's second term has already influenced global events: a Gaza ceasefire, UK's secret contingency planning, pressure for a Ukraine-Russia peace deal, Canada's political instability, and concerns about renewed trade tensions with China.
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52% Bias Score
Wildfires Increase Future Fire Risk in North America
A German study shows that wildfires in North America increase future fire risk by raising soil temperatures for decades, exemplified by the record-breaking 2023 Canadian wildfire season that released vast amounts of carbon dioxide, contributing to global warming and a cycle of increased drought and ...
Wildfires Increase Future Fire Risk in North America
A German study shows that wildfires in North America increase future fire risk by raising soil temperatures for decades, exemplified by the record-breaking 2023 Canadian wildfire season that released vast amounts of carbon dioxide, contributing to global warming and a cycle of increased drought and ...
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28% Bias Score
Canadian Disability Benefit Faces Delays Amidst Regulatory Hurdles
Canada's new disability benefit, planned for July 1st, is threatened by regulatory delays, jeopardizing $243 million in support funds and impacting low-income individuals with disabilities who could receive up to $200 monthly.
Canadian Disability Benefit Faces Delays Amidst Regulatory Hurdles
Canada's new disability benefit, planned for July 1st, is threatened by regulatory delays, jeopardizing $243 million in support funds and impacting low-income individuals with disabilities who could receive up to $200 monthly.
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48% Bias Score
Luxury Icebreaker Launches First St. Lawrence Winter Cruise
The Commandant Charcot, a French luxury icebreaker, launched its first winter cruise on the St. Lawrence River on Friday, carrying 150 passengers from Europe, the UK, and the US, with the aim of establishing a new winter tourism season and boosting the economies of Quebec's various ports.
Luxury Icebreaker Launches First St. Lawrence Winter Cruise
The Commandant Charcot, a French luxury icebreaker, launched its first winter cruise on the St. Lawrence River on Friday, carrying 150 passengers from Europe, the UK, and the US, with the aim of establishing a new winter tourism season and boosting the economies of Quebec's various ports.
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36% Bias Score