Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions to run ads ahead of federal election

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For the first time, the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions plans to apply for third party status, allowing them to advertise during the election campaign.



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Commuters driven to burnout

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Canadian employees could be more likely to suffer burnout when they have less control over their commute.



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P.E.I. eases access to abortion

P.E.I. Premier Wade MacLauchlan

The Province of P.E.I. has made arrangements with Moncton Hospital to provide access to abortions without a referral from a doctor or Health PEI.



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Sarah Hoffman weight insults show sexism still an issue in politics, expert says

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Comments about the weight of Health Minister Sarah Hoffman show sexism is still an issue for women in Alberta politics, a gender studies lecturer says.



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Why it's important to investigate the South Korean MERS outbreak

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A rapidly expanding MERS outbreak in South Korea is raising concerns the virus may be on the verge of a SARS-like global spread. But there is currently no evidence to support those fears, some experts say.



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Special-needs youth face 'big abyss' after leaving school

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Youth with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism or Down syndrome often stay within the structured confines of school until 21, when they're too old to attend. Parents then often struggle to help their children find their place in the world.



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South Korea reports 2 deaths from MERS virus

South Korea MERS Virus

South Korea on Tuesday reported the first two deaths from an outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) that has affected 25 people in two weeks, as officials scrambled to contain the outbreak.



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