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'Silent' brain damage points to greater stroke risk: study

Seemingly healthy Canadians under 50 are unknowingly walking around with pre-existing brain damage that puts them at increased risk of a full-blown stroke, Canadian researchers are warning.

 
 
 

H1N1

 
 
For those at the front line of Canada's first global flu pandemic in more than 40 years, H1N1 exposed serious gaps in the nation's pandemic planning, according to a white paper produced by CSA Standards, the Canadian Standards Association.
 
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Jobs

 
 
Job seekers in most sectors of the Canadian labour market should see their prospects improving in the third quarter, says a national survey that points to an upbeat hiring climate for the country.
 
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Brian, we hardly knew ye

From childhood onward, I've always loved words. If there is reincarnation, I wouldn...


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G20 preparations

G20 to cost equivalent of two Guantanamos

Washington has reportedly spent at least $500 million renovating the detention centre...


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Aboriginal hand games

THE RETURN OF HAND GAMES

An ancient game of intimidation, bluff and chance that almost died out in aboriginal...


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Feds seeks to again boost product safety laws

The Harper government will soon reintroduce a product safety bill giving it the power to issue recalls only months after a similar bill died in Parliament over political infighting between the Conservatives and Liberals.


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Time running out in Afghanistan: Top general

Gen. Walt Natynczyk says that time is running out for the international community in Afghanistan and that there must be a "game changer" to allow the Afghan people their own reconciliation.


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Special-needs residents flourish in village designed just for them

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