Canadians want something done about gun violence — they just can’t agree what
From crime in big cities, to fear over mass-shootings, to concerns about rates of firearm-related suicide, Canadians generally agree that something needs to be done […]
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Is the celery juice craze driving up the price at the supermarket?
If you’ve noticed your greens are costing you a little more green, you’re not alone — especially when it comes to celery. The celery juice […]
Ottawa rejects plea for nationwide conversion therapy ban
The federal government has rejected a public effort to ban something that many Canadians may have assumed was already illegal. “We’re disappointed that we don’t […]
How imported shrimp is bringing superbugs to Canada’s shores
A CBC Marketplace investigation has found worrying levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria on imported shrimp bought at major grocery stores across Canada. Global demand for shrimp […]
Winnipeg woman says she developed addiction to meth in sober housing
Stephanie Siddle says the first time she tried crack cocaine was while living in a drug-free apartment run by the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba. “Everyone was using. […]
Job-related deaths in Canada dramatically under-reported: study
Close to 1,000 Canadians die each year because of their jobs, according to official numbers from Canada’s workers’ compensation agencies. But a new study says that figure is […]
Job-related deaths in Canada dramatically under-reported, study suggests
Close to 1,000 Canadians die each year because of their jobs, according to official numbers from Canada’s workers’ compensation agencies. But a new study says that figure is […]
Romaine lettuce now safe to eat, Public Health Agency says
The outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce appears to be over in Canada, with no new illnesses reported since mid-November, according to […]
Chocolate milk has become an udderly divisive issue
Chocolate milk has become politicized in recent months with the discussion around chocolate milk restrictions in schools. And one health expert argues the polarized debate […]
‘I don’t want to die alone in an alley’: Finding sanctuary at the Moss Park Overdose Prevention Site
“I’ve lost 11 friends this year … most people don’t lose that many in a lifetime.” Dave Gordon reflects on the toll drugs have taken […]