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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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4 of Canada's biggest banks leave Mark Carney-led climate initiative
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January 18, 2025

4 of Canada’s biggest banks leave Mark Carney-led climate initiative

Four of Canada’s biggest banks have left the UN-backed Net-Zero…

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This B.C. mom asked local grocery stores to bring in special carts for son who has a disability. They did
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January 18, 2025

This B.C. mom asked local grocery stores to bring in special carts for son who has a disability. They did

The cart is like a traditional cart but removes where…

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Coal firm suing Alberta government for billions argues minister's comments back up its claim
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January 18, 2025

Coal firm suing Alberta government for billions argues minister’s comments back up its claim

A coal company suing the Alberta government is arguing that…

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Pamela Anderson planned to make pickles at home in B.C. Then, she was offered the role of a lifetime
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January 18, 2025

Pamela Anderson planned to make pickles at home in B.C. Then, she was offered the role of a lifetime

Having just finished her Broadway stint as Roxie Hart in…

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Sask. pig spleen weather prognosticator carries on family tradition
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January 18, 2025

Sask. pig spleen weather prognosticator carries on family tradition

Jeff Woodward isn’t a meteorologist, but he has prepared a…

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France is considering extending its nuclear umbrella to Europe. But can it?
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January 18, 2025

France is considering extending its nuclear umbrella to Europe. But can it?

Sixty-four years ago, with the world gripped by the fear of…

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The key to understanding Putin? He knows he will outlast Western leaders
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January 18, 2025

The key to understanding Putin? He knows he will outlast Western leaders

Many believe that history is largely determined by the personal…

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The anesthesiologist shortage is now 'a full-blown crisis.' Why aren't Canadian nurses allowed to help?
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January 18, 2025

The anesthesiologist shortage is now ‘a full-blown crisis.’ Why aren’t Canadian nurses allowed to help?

White Coat Black Art26:30Should Canada have nurse anesthetists?The effects of…

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I was a high school student with a full-time job. My financial goal came at a cost
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January 18, 2025

I was a high school student with a full-time job. My financial goal came at a cost

High school student Bryle Hector Socito moved to Canada with…

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