Health Canada has recalled over 10,000 Galanz retro-style refrigerators sold between 2018-2020 due to electrical components that may short circuit and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. Consumers are advised to stop using affected models immediately.
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Ottawa maintains its decision to shutter seven research sites despite opposition warnings about impacts on food security and agricultural innovation.
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A growing body of evidence suggests removing fallopian tubes during abdominal surgeries could prevent up to 80% of ovarian cancers, prompting calls for broader awareness and government support for this preventative approach.
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The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation receives a transformative $100 million anonymous donation to advance research and patient care initiatives as part of its $2.5 billion 'Carry the Fire' campaign.
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Peel Regional Paramedic Services has begun a trial program using drones to deliver critical medical equipment to 911 callers in Bolton, aiming to provide faster intervention for cardiac arrest, allergic reactions, overdoses and traumatic injuries.
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A married couple in their 70s was fatally shot outside a Scarborough healthcare center, with police recovering a firearm but confirming no suspects remain at large. The investigation continues as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
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A two-vehicle crash at a busy Toronto intersection sent two people to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Sunday evening, marking another incident in the city's ongoing traffic safety challenges.
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The Trump administration's aggressive counter-narcotics operations continue with a lethal strike on a suspected drug smuggling vessel in the Caribbean, bringing the total death toll to at least 231 across 69 operations as the campaign expands to land operations in multiple countries.
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A multi-vehicle crash near Gerrard Street East blocked three northbound DVP lanes Saturday night, causing traffic backups, hospitalizing two people, and prompting dangerous driver behavior on surrounding expressways.
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The religious group has partially revised its controversial blood transfusion policy, now permitting members to receive medical treatments derived from blood components while upholding its prohibition on whole blood transfusions. This marks the second policy adjustment this year regarding one of the organization's most distinctive health doctrines.
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The U.S. Department of Defense has implemented mandatory testosterone screening for all male service members aged 30+, despite medical community concerns about its necessity. The controversial policy excludes female troops while raising operational challenges and questions about its alignment with established clinical standards.
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A Toronto pharmaceutical company is recalling one lot of its pain relief medication due to potential contamination with industrial materials that may cause digestive system injuries.
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As students return to classrooms, over 600,000 Canadian children with food allergies face heightened risks and complex safety protocols.