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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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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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Business, Economy, Finance

February 5, 2025

S&P/TSX composite rises almost 300 points Wednesday, U.S. markets also make gains

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index gained almost 300 points…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Film, Human Interest, Music

February 5, 2025

Jonas Brothers surprise ‘Camp Rock’ fans at Toronto bar trivia

TORONTO — The Jonas Brothers surprised a gaggle of fans…

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Automotive, Business, Construction, Economy, Education, Manufacturing, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Real Estate

February 5, 2025

A running list of Ontairo election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by…

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How Mexican cartels and Chinese criminal networks are moving 'cocaine of the sea' through Canadian ports
Star

February 5, 2025

How Mexican cartels and Chinese criminal networks are moving ‘cocaine of the sea’ through Canadian ports

Chinese organized crime networks and Mexican cartels are using Canadian…

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Former Mountie Kevin Brosseau appointed as Canada's fentanyl czar
Star

February 5, 2025

Former Mountie Kevin Brosseau appointed as Canada’s fentanyl czar

The federal government appointed former Mountie Kevin Brosseau as Canada’s…

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Want to get rid of fentanyl? Tackle money-laundering first, say experts
Star

February 5, 2025

Want to get rid of fentanyl? Tackle money-laundering first, say experts

As the federal government says it will introduce new measures…

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Sheertex to temporarily lay off 40% of staff partly due to tariff threats
Star

February 5, 2025

Sheertex to temporarily lay off 40% of staff partly due to tariff threats

Canadian pantyhose-maker Sheertex is temporarily laying off 40 per cent…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Real Estate

February 5, 2025

Toronto home sales expected to rise 12% this year, but board says January saw drop

TORONTO — The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says it…

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Business, Economy, Lifestyle, Transport, Travel

February 5, 2025

‘We took the hit’: Why some Canadians are cancelling U.S. travel plans

TORONTO — Every year Kathy Rowe and her husband exchange…

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