96 lab-confirmed cases linked to E. coli at Calgary daycares, 22 kids in hospital: AHS

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There are now 96 lab-confirmed cases linked to the current E. coli outbreak in Calgary daycare centres, the AHS confirmed in a press conference Wednesday.



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New Black health-care provider directory aims to improve access to doctors for Black Canadians

Dr. Nikolai Whyte (left) and Abena Addom (right) are the co-founders of the Black Healthcare Professionals Network, which created the directory.

A new directory of Black health-care professionals across Canada launched Thursday, and creators of the database say its goal is to help improve access to practitioners for Black Canadians, who often struggle to find providers that understand their culture.



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Canada's energy drink crackdown needs more than recalls to dissuade kids, say parents and teachers

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Teachers and experts say they're glad to see Canadian officials seemingly cracking down on caffeine-loaded energy drinks, but agree any recall needs to be paired with tighter rules and a better understanding of influencer marketing if they're going to make a dent in a billion-dollar market.



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Calgary daycares hit by E. coli outbreak could be shut down for another week

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Alberta Health Services says the strain of E. coli identified in this outbreak can cause more serious issues.



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Why people with Down syndrome are living longer than ever

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People with Down syndrome are living longer than ever and an ongoing photo project aims to upend stereotypes about them. 



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What you need to know about COVID rapid tests heading into the fall

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As the fall approaches, some experts are concerned about the rate of COVID-19 transmission in Montreal. The spread of the virus can be tracked through rapid tests. Here's what you need to know on where to find them.



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Quebec ophthalmologists question low prices offered by LASIK MD for outsourced cataract surgeries

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The Quebec ophthalmologist association is concerned about the prices submitted by the Vision Group/LASIK MD for health network subcontracts. But the company explains that it has an efficient business model and quality services.



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