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What women need to know about hair loss

What women need to know about hair loss

According to the Canadian Dermatology Association, roughly 40 per cent of women will experience some form of thinning hair by the age of 50. Research suggests that those numbers increase during menopause.

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Pikangikum First Nation takes federal government to court over lack of water, wastewater infrastructure

Pikangikum First Nation takes federal government to court over lack of water, wastewater infrastructure

Pikangikum First Nation is seeking $2 billion in damages from the federal government over ongoing challenges with its water and wastewater infrastructure. The remote Ojibway community has no running water in people’s homes, and low water pressure means there’s not enough capacity to effectively put out fires. Here’s why community leaders say urgent action is needed.

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Why women in rural Ontario are at growing risk of domestic violence
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December 27, 2024

Why women in rural Ontario are at growing risk of domestic violence

Advocates say domestic violence is increasing in rural southwestern Ontario…

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Nordic spas booming amid 'unlimited' consumer appetite for wellness
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December 27, 2024

Nordic spas booming amid ‘unlimited’ consumer appetite for wellness

A Canadian trend that started in Quebec has since spread…

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North Korean troops fighting in Russia against Ukraine suffering high causalities, Kyiv says
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December 27, 2024

North Korean troops fighting in Russia against Ukraine suffering high causalities, Kyiv says

Ukraine’s military intelligence said Ukrainian strikes near Novoivanovka inflicted heavy…

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Woman accusing Jay-Z, Sean (Diddy) Combs of rape can stay anonymous for now, judge says
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December 27, 2024

Woman accusing Jay-Z, Sean (Diddy) Combs of rape can stay anonymous for now, judge says

An Alabama woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z…

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Finland seizes tanker carrying Russian oil suspected of knocking out internet, power cables
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December 27, 2024

Finland seizes tanker carrying Russian oil suspected of knocking out internet, power cables

Finnish authorities on Thursday seized a ship carrying Russian oil…

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Mother and Baby Plush Toys recalled across Canada over choking hazard fears
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December 26, 2024

Mother and Baby Plush Toys recalled across Canada over choking hazard fears

Health Canada is asking Canadian families to check any stuffed…

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Summer McIntosh wins CP female athlete of year in overwhelming vote
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December 26, 2024

Summer McIntosh wins CP female athlete of year in overwhelming vote

No explanation required was the consensus among voters for The…

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Why Alberta Premier Danielle Smith agrees with Trump about border issues in trade spat
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December 26, 2024

Why Alberta Premier Danielle Smith agrees with Trump about border issues in trade spat

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s 2024 was a year of following…

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Syria's new rulers launch security crackdown as tensions brew
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December 26, 2024

Syria’s new rulers launch security crackdown as tensions brew

Syria’s new authorities on Thursday launched a security crackdown in…

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