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Why do so many celebrities have Lyme disease?

Why do so many celebrities have Lyme disease?

Celebrity claims are fuelling confusion about the risks of Lyme disease. For The National, CBC’s senior health reporter Christine Birak investigates what’s really behind the boom in high-profile cases and uncovers a big-money industry profiting off chronic illness.

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What can new polling tell us about the health of Canadian democracy?

What can new polling tell us about the health of Canadian democracy?

Despite widespread concern about declining levels of trust, Canadian analytics firm Environics finds that overall levels of trust in many of the institutional pillars of this country’s democracy — elections, the prime minister, Parliament, the Supreme Court — have been relatively stable over the last 10 to 15 years.

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Trade trumps diplomatic tensions in B.C. premier's India visit

Trade trumps diplomatic tensions in B.C. premier’s India visit

Before landing in India for a six-day trade mission, B.C. Premier David Eby’s main objective was to pack in as many meetings and garner as much interest in his province’s resources as possible. Less than a year ago, that would have seemed virtually impossible to achieve in a country that was deep into a tense diplomatic rift with Canada.

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 10, 2025

Drivers of transport truck, car stopped for coffee break in Highway 417 lane: police

Ontario Provincial Police say the drivers of a transport truck…

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National, Politics

February 10, 2025

Trade Minister Ng, Justice Minister Virani won’t run in next election

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Arif Virani and Trade Minister Mary…

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Attempted murder trial begins for accused Salman Rushdie attacker
Star

February 10, 2025

Attempted murder trial begins for accused Salman Rushdie attacker

Salman Rushdie was so stunned when a masked man started…

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Most countries miss UN climate plan deadline as fears over Trump effect on global diplomacy grow
Star

February 10, 2025

Most countries miss UN climate plan deadline as fears over Trump effect on global diplomacy grow

Most of the world’s nations have missed a UN deadline…

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Environment, Health, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

February 10, 2025

Ontario’s party leaders pledge to help whales at Marineland

The leaders of Ontario’s main political parties pledged Monday to…

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Sports

February 10, 2025

Jones to coach Homan’s team at Canadian women’s curling championship

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Jennifer Jones returns to the Canadian…

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Business, Justice, Pharma

February 10, 2025

Cannabis company Aphria reaches agreement to settle shareholder class-action lawsuit

TORONTO — Aphria Inc. has agreed to pay $30 million…

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Canadian aid workers warn 'catastrophic' USAID halt puts Ottawa's projects in limbo
Star

February 10, 2025

Canadian aid workers warn ‘catastrophic’ USAID halt puts Ottawa’s projects in limbo

Canada’s aid sector is bracing for cataclysmic suffering worldwide, and…

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Sidney Crosby cleared to lead Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off after injury scare
Star

February 10, 2025

Sidney Crosby cleared to lead Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off after injury scare

Canada’s captain Sidney Crosby for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament…

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