'It's like a sober bar': Windsor coffee shop that gives former addicts safe spot an inspiration for U.S. mom

Debra Altland

Distraught by watching her son nearly die of a drug overdose, a Pennsylvania mother and her husband drove seven hours to Windsor, Ont., to meet the former addicts who now run a "sober bar."



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My daughter's disease is terrible, but I refuse to hate it

MarcotteEvie

Like an awful hurricane, I just stand in fear and awe and resolve to keep living through it.



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2018 — A year of change in Canadian public health

2018 a remarkable year in Canadian public health

Canada's legalization of recreational cannabis was described as a 'national uncontrolled experiment' - and it wasn't the only one in 2018.



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Nanaimo, B.C., without water after storm causes failure at treatment plant

City of Nanaimo

Residents in Nanaimo, B.C., are being told not to use water after a powerful storm caused widespread damage Thursday..



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Growing number of measles outbreaks now a global problem

PHILIPPINES-HEALTH/

A closer look at the day's most notable stories with The National's Jonathon Gatehouse.



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Canadian probe ends into drug makers accused of stifling competition by generics

INDIA-PHARMACEUTICALS/LUPIN

The Competition Bureau has ended its investigation into three name brand drug companies that are accused of hampering their generic rivals by restricting access to samples of their patented drugs needed for testing. The bureau concluded Celgene, Pfizer and Sanofi did not contravene the Competition Act.



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Sudbury woman offers tips on staying sober during the holidays

Callie Piticco

The holidays are known for being a time of relaxation, kicking back, and having a nice glass of wine, but for some people, the latter part makes the holidays that much more difficult.



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