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Cigarettes with health warnings could nudge smokers to butt out: researchers

Cigarettes with health warnings could nudge smokers to butt out: researchers

VANCOUVER — Cigarettes with health warnings printed directly on them are being sold in some parts of Canada, making it the first country to adopt the regulation aimed at encouraging people to kick the habit or keep them from taking it up in the first
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S&P/TSX composite up in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite up in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Strength in utility and telecommunication stocks helped Canada's main stock index move higher in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 44.98 points at 22,014.22.
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Show us the contracts: Tories want EV project details, demand union job protections

Show us the contracts: Tories want EV project details, demand union job protections

OTTAWA — The Opposition Conservatives are demanding to see contracts related to six electric vehicle projects underway in Canada for information on what they do to protect local union jobs.
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FDA brings lab tests under federal oversight in bid to improve accuracy and safety

FDA brings lab tests under federal oversight in bid to improve accuracy and safety

WASHINGTON (AP) — Makers of medical tests that have long escaped government oversight will have about four years to show that their new offerings deliver accurate results, under a government rule vigorously opposed by the testing industry.
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Trans Mountain pipeline project ushers in new era for oilsands hub Fort McMurray

Trans Mountain pipeline project ushers in new era for oilsands hub Fort McMurray

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — As the urban centre at the heart of Canada's oilsands industry, Fort McMurray has seen more than its share of ups and downs. A decade and a half ago, the northern Alberta community was this country's most famous boom town.
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Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health

Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health

It’s wine time. Beer Thirty. Happy hour. Five o’clock somewhere. Maybe it's also time to rethink drinking ? Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods have thrown cold water on that.
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This summer, John Krasinski makes one for the kids with the imaginary friend fantasy ‘IF’

This summer, John Krasinski makes one for the kids with the imaginary friend fantasy ‘IF’

John Krasinski doesn’t usually fret about reviews. But for his new film “IF,” he is terrified of the response from two people: His 7 and 10-year-old daughters.
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Airline caterer Gate Gourmet reaches tentative deal with striking workers

Airline caterer Gate Gourmet reaches tentative deal with striking workers

TORONTO — Airline caterer Gate Gourmet has reached a tentative agreement with food service workers nearly two weeks after they walked off the job, meaning travellers through Toronto may soon find a full menu option on flights once again.
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Blended cashews give this tikka masala-inspired vegetarian curry creamy body without the cream

Blended cashews give this tikka masala-inspired vegetarian curry creamy body without the cream

Many recipes for Indian curries such as tikka masala and butter chicken call for copious amounts of butter, yogurt and cream to give them a rich, satisfying texture.
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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' hits No. 1, experiences largest streaming week ever

Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' hits No. 1, experiences largest streaming week ever

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift continues to dominate in the week following the release of her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” The 31-track album has hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, tying Swift with Jay-Z for second-most No.
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