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After industry boom, Quebec distilleries fight for space on liquor store shelves
It's one of the only ways Quebec distillers can sell their products. But as the Société des alcools du Québec aims to cut down on a glut of locally produced spirits amid a downturn in sales and a crowded market, some producers are worried.
Canadian who died in Cuba was mistakenly buried in Russia, family says
Faraj Allah Jarjour, a Canadian man who died in Cuba in March, was buried in a Russian town north of Moscow after Cuban government workers mistakenly switched two bodies before repatriating them to the wrong countries.
Mammograms are routine. For people who use wheelchairs, they're anything but
A Quebec advocacy group for people with disabilities called 94 Quebec clinics that offer mammograms. Nearly half told them they couldn't accommodate people using wheelchairs.
They received the wrong body after their father died in Cuba
Miriam Jarjour says she's shocked, exhausted and devastated. Several weeks after her father died of a heart attack while swimming at a beach on vacation in Cuba, his body was supposed to have been repatriated by a Cuban government agency.
Campaign to crack down on fake immigration lawyers aims to protect newcomers from 'scam artists'
Newcomers to Canada often turn to lawyers to help them navigate the ins and outs of the immigration system. But increasingly, in Montreal, people posing as immigration lawyers are taking advantage of immigrants and refugees, which can have devastating consequences.
10 years after deadly train disaster, Lac-Mégantic still grieves for those who were lost
Forty-seven people died after a train carrying crude oil derailed and exploded in the Quebec town on July 6, 2013. Some businesses have been rebuilt and plans for a rail bypass are proceeding, but many residents are still struggling to move forward.
Tuberculosis rising after COVID-19 pandemic redirected services, say Canadian health officials
Canada's longstanding efforts to eliminate tuberculosis suffered a setback as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Canadian health officials. In some areas, the TB response was reduced as resources were redirected.
Spike in severe illness caused by strep A bacteria is 'global phenomenon' — including in Canada
As various countries continue to report high levels of invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infections — which cause severe illness, and in rare cases death within days — Canadian physicians are also raising alarms over a rise in serious cases this season.
Canadian researchers find new gene mutation that could be linked to increased breast cancer risk
A group of researchers led by a Canadian scientist have identified a rare gene mutation that could be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. In a peer-reviewed study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, the researchers identified a mutation in a gene called ATRIP.
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'Tranq dope': Dangerous animal tranquillizer spreading in Canada's street drugs
Canada's highly toxic illicit drug supply is worsening with the emergence of xylazine, a dangerous and unpredictable animal tranquillizer that's putting drug users' lives at risk in alarming new ways.