Canada's 'wicked' debate over vaping

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Does vaping help smokers butt out? A new study out this week suggests e-cigarettes work no better than other smoking cessation tools. And there is evidence that teenagers who vape could be at risk of becoming a new generation of cigarette smokers.



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Costco fined $7.2M for accepting illegal kickbacks

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The Ontario government fines Costco more than $7 million after an investigation into allegations the bulk food giant asked for illegal kickbacks from a generic drug manufacturer.



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Doctors describe treatment options for adolescent depression

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Although depression affects about 20 per cent of adolescents, many don't seek help and hesitate to talk to their parents, U.S. doctors say.



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Panellists talk approaches to mental health support in Indigenous communities

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CBC Indigenous talks to two people about how they support their mental health.



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Former SNC-Lavalin CEO pleads guilty in superhospital fraud case

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Former SNC-Lavalin CEO Pierre Duhaime was arrested in November 2012 on charges including fraud, conspiracy and forgery related to a $1.3-billion contract to build a superhospital in Montreal. Today, he pleaded guilty to pleaded guilty to helping a public servant commit breach of trust, avoiding a trial that was to start Monday.



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Just finished dry January? This author wants you to keep going — until April

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Author Ruby Warrington's new book Sober Curious starts with one question: would your life be better without alcohol? She tells guest host Connie Walker dry January is a good starting point to examine your relationship with alcohol, but you need more time to really address the deeper questions.



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'Yes, I am struggling': Greater awareness of mental toll on first responders leads to push for better services

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A decade after a house fire call took the life of two colleagues, firefighter Lionel Crowther continues to advocate for more focus on the mental health challenges first responders face.



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