People with rosacea may be at higher risk for a variety of disorders and, if they are aware of this, it may help detect disease at an early stage so they can get early treatment, notes a Canadian non-profit. Rosacea… »
Lynn Desjardins
Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Lynn has dedicated her working life to journalism. After decades in the field, she still believes journalism to be a pillar of democracy and she remains committed to telling stories she believes are important or interesting. Lynn loves Canada and embraces all seasons: skiing, skating, and sledding in winter, hiking, swimming and playing tennis in summer and running all the time. She is a voracious consumer of Canadian literature, public radio programs and classical music. Family and friends are most important. Good and unusual foods are fun. She travels when possible and enjoys the wilderness.
Syria: ‘Fresh levels of horror’ decried
There has been a 45 per cent increase in casualties across Syria since the creation of four “de-escalation zones,” says the aid agency Save the Children Canada. It is calling on Canada and other countries to press for an end… »
Increasing number of severe infections mystifies doctors
There are increasing cases of invasive Group A strep infection in Canada, sometimes necessitating amputation or intensive care in hospital, and sometimes causing death. Health officials are not sure why the numbers have gone up over the last 15 years.… »
Canadians’ average debt increases, prompts warning
While 46 per cent of Canadians decreased their personal debt, those who did not added an average 3.3 per cent to what they owe, according to the consumer credit reporting agency, Equifax. Excluding the mortgage debt on their houses, the… »
Auto repair fraud revealed by hidden cameras
A major insurance company estimates auto insurance fraud is costing Canadians more than $2 billion every year. Aviva Canada says its investigation “highlights the urgent need to reform the auto insurance system.” The cost to insure a car ranges dramatically… »
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Antidepressant do drugs work: study
There has been debate about whether the various drugs to treat acute depression actually work, but a vast international study now shows that they do. The issue is important because many government plans restrict the kinds of drugs they will… »
Deaths from distracted driving increase again
Police warn distracted driving is the top cause of road deaths in the province of Ontario and the toll has increased for the fifth consecutive year. Many schools, colleges and universities in Canada close for a week in March, and… »
Trade deal collapse would cut growth, jobs in Canada
If U.S. President Donald Trump follows up on his threats to terminate the free trade agreement between the U.S., Canada and Mexico (NAFTA), that would kill about 85,000 jobs in Canada and about half a percentage point of growth in… »
Online health care offered by insurance is controversial
Sun Life Assurance Company is offering packages which would give clients access to the services of medical professionals through live video, telephone or text, but medical services offered by private clinics for a fee are controversial. The insurance company is… »
Women’s Day: progress in Canada but more to be done
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is pleased with progress being made on gender equality in Canada but vows to continue to press for progress. Still feeling unsafe, says activist “We know that some women and girls in Canada continue to feel… »
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