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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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Ford says all premiers aligned on push for Canada to have bilateral trade deal with U.S.
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November 14, 2024

Ford says all premiers aligned on push for Canada to have bilateral trade deal with U.S.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says all provincial and territorial premiers…

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Ontario woman completes 40 paddles in 40 different waters to celebrate turning 40
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November 13, 2024

Ontario woman completes 40 paddles in 40 different waters to celebrate turning 40

Krista Vivian of Ayr, Ont., completed 40 paddles in 40…

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Trump's return to the White House: his cabinet choices so far
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November 13, 2024

Trump’s return to the White House: his cabinet choices so far

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is quickly announcing plans for an…

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Canada Post is hiking its postage prices today. What does that mean for its future?
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November 12, 2024

Canada Post is hiking its postage prices today. What does that mean for its future?

Canada Post is raising the cost of stamps and its…

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What happens now with your mail? Canada Post said clearing backlog will 'take some time'
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November 12, 2024

What happens now with your mail? Canada Post said clearing backlog will ‘take some time’

Years after the longest Canada Post strike on record came…

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Canada Post says workers to return Tuesday after labour board ruling
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November 12, 2024

Canada Post says workers to return Tuesday after labour board ruling

Canada Post says operations will resume on Tuesday after the…

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The Canada Post strike and Ottawa's proposed 'time out': What's happened so far
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November 12, 2024

The Canada Post strike and Ottawa’s proposed ‘time out’: What’s happened so far

As the nationwide postal strike hit the four-week mark Friday,…

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Labour minister asks Canada Industrial Relations Board to step into Canada Post contract dispute
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November 12, 2024

Labour minister asks Canada Industrial Relations Board to step into Canada Post contract dispute

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is sending the labour dispute between Canada…

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Union says it met with Canada Post for first time since mediator suspended talks
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November 12, 2024

Union says it met with Canada Post for first time since mediator suspended talks

The union representing Canada Post workers says it met with…

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