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Canadian Thanksgiving falls on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. Here is where the holiday comes from, how it is observed today and why it differs from the American version.
Women with heart attacks are more likely to be sent home from emergency rooms. Here is what Canadian cardiologists say, where the troponin debate stands, and the signs to know.
Retailers have until Oct. 31, 2026 to sell compliant cigarette packs under Health Canada’s updated labelling rules. Here is what changes and what smokers will notice.
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