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A workout class sent this St. John's woman to hospital. She's not the only one

A workout class sent this St. John’s woman to hospital. She’s not the only one

One woman was admitted with a life-threatening condition called exercise-induced or exertional rhabdomyolysis, rhabdo for short.
The illness can happen after an intense workout and is when muscle tissue breaks down, leaking enzymes and proteins into the bloodstream. In high amounts, the proteins can damage the kidneys and lead to an imbalance of electrolytes, which can cause dehydration and heart issues.

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B.C. medical regulator heads to court to stop 'Cancer Guy' from dispensing medical advice
Star

May 8, 2026

B.C. medical regulator heads to court to stop ‘Cancer Guy’ from dispensing medical advice

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. is seeking…

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Sports

May 8, 2026

Toronto Tempo set for historic first regular-season WNBA game

TORONTO — History will be made tonight when the Toronto…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

May 8, 2026

Former U.S. president Barack Obama in Toronto for keynote speech

TORONTO — Former U.S. president Barack Obama is in Toronto…

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Why do people still take cruises? Convenience, value outweigh health risks, experts say
Star

May 8, 2026

Why do people still take cruises? Convenience, value outweigh health risks, experts say

By all accounts, the cruise industry is thriving, and tourism…

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'Will I have a job tomorrow?' Telus worker asks as AI tools spread
Star

May 8, 2026

‘Will I have a job tomorrow?’ Telus worker asks as AI tools spread

Some call centre agents at a major Canadian telecom company…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

May 8, 2026

Ontario teen charged with first-degree murder after three found dead in home

BROCKVILLE — Police in the eastern Ontario city of Brockville…

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Health, Lifestyle, National, Ontario/Quebec

May 7, 2026

Hannah Alberga and Allison Jones

3 Canadians isolating at home after hantavirus ship outbreak, government says

TORONTO — Three people with connections to a deadly hantavirus-stricken…

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Atlantic, Justice, Lifestyle, National, Ontario/Quebec, Social

May 7, 2026

Eli Ridder

Cannabis raids in N.S., N.B., Ontario tied to transnational organized crime, RCMP say

FREDERICTON — The RCMP say several raids last month across…

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Education, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

May 7, 2026

Maan Alhmidi and Allison Jones

Ontario appoints administrator at Conestoga College, citing financial misuse

TORONTO — The Ontario government is appointing an administrator to…

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