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Why do we even have daylight saving time?

Why do we even have daylight saving time?

Ever wonder why we still change our clocks twice a year? From an entomologist’s idea in the 1800s to wartime energy saving and political gridlock today — here’s how daylight saving time began, why it stuck and what’s keeping Canada from finally ending it.

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Can IV cocktails cure hangovers or boost immunity?

Can IV cocktails cure hangovers or boost immunity?

Intravenous drips are a booming business in wellness spas, where customers are told that pricey IV cocktails can boost their immunity or combat hangovers. But do they live up to the hype? Medical experts warn are patchwork regulations, a range of possible health risks, and little evidence to back up many clinics’ bold promises.

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How officials tried to contain fallout after a Halifax school bus went missing for 4½ hours
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December 23, 2024

How officials tried to contain fallout after a Halifax school bus went missing for 4½ hours

Documents obtained by CBC News show that a French school…

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This boy hurt in collision didn't have an Indian status card, so Ottawa wouldn't pay for medical evacuation
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December 23, 2024

This boy hurt in collision didn’t have an Indian status card, so Ottawa wouldn’t pay for medical evacuation

The family of a Deer Lake First Nation boy who…

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Drug precursors the new 'primary threat' entering Canada as fentanyl imports drop
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December 23, 2024

Drug precursors the new ‘primary threat’ entering Canada as fentanyl imports drop

With criminal networks shifting to domestic production of fentanyl and…

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Paramedics in peril: New study to give Canada-wide picture of violence on the job
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December 23, 2024

Paramedics in peril: New study to give Canada-wide picture of violence on the job

Paramedics in Canada are consistently experiencing instances of physical abuse,…

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How a viral TikTok video led to a year-long global shortage of Swedish candy
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December 23, 2024

How a viral TikTok video led to a year-long global shortage of Swedish candy

How a TikTok influencer’s video showing off a bag of…

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This Alberta town has mountains on one side, Calgary on the other — and some big growing pains
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December 23, 2024

This Alberta town has mountains on one side, Calgary on the other — and some big growing pains

Tucked away in a picturesque river valley at the foot…

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Panama president hits back at Trump over canal U.S. takeover comments
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December 22, 2024

Panama president hits back at Trump over canal U.S. takeover comments

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatened on Sunday to reassert U.S….

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China sanctions Canadian institutions active on Uyghurs, Tibet
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December 22, 2024

China sanctions Canadian institutions active on Uyghurs, Tibet

China said on Sunday it was taking countermeasures against two…

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Israeli strike hits school sheltering displaced in Gaza City
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December 22, 2024

Israeli strike hits school sheltering displaced in Gaza City

Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least…

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