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Doping at your doorstep: The next Olympic drug crisis could be coming through the mail
The next Olympic doping scandal could be delivered right to your doorstep. A trove of so-called research chemicals known as peptides, many of them banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency, are available with the simple click of a button through online retailers. Source link
80-year-old diabetic Calgarian shocked to receive $100 bill for COVID-19 vaccine
A Calgary senior with diabetes and heart disease is fighting back after being billed for her COVID-19 vaccine despite being eligible for a free shot. Sharon Mason, 80, received her COVID vaccine in early November, after calling Health Link to confirm she qualifies for a free dose. Source link
Israel says remains Hamas handed over on Tuesday are not those of a Gaza hostage
Israeli forensic services concluded that remains handed over by Hamas on Tuesday were not those of the last two hostages in Gaza, the office of Israel’s prime minister said. Source link
Israel says remains handed over by Hamas aren't those of Gaza hostage
Hamas said it would hand over a hostage body on Wednesday, after Israeli forensic services concluded that remains returned a day earlier were not from one of two final deceased hostages. Source link
Deep-sea search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume
Malaysia’s transport ministry said Wednesday that the deep-sea hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will resume Dec. 30, renewing hopes of finally locating the jet that vanished without a trace more than a decade ago. Source link
Why Canada's food inspection agency won't do interviews as avian flu outbreak in Ontario grows
As the number of birds culled due to an avian flu outbreak on turkey farms near Strathroy, Ont., approaches 100,000, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says they won’t provide staff for media interviews for fear they will be subject of harassment, or death threats. Source link
New data shows RSV shots prevent ‘most dangerous’ respiratory infection for newborns
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, has long been the leading cause of infant hospitalization in Canada. While real-world studies show new RSV shots are working to keep newborns out of hospital, many Canadian families still don’t have access to these groundbreaking tools. Source link
The inside story of the $13M Mercedes linked to Ryan Wedding and seized by the FBI
CBC News has learned new details about the purchase last year of a rare Mercedes-Benz supercar, recently seized by the FBI amid its investigation into Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding. The 2002 CLK-GTR Roadster was acquired for $11.9 million US by Wedding’s alleged money launderer. Source link
Feds gave Stellantis more than $220M before Brampton decision, records show
The federal government paid Stellantis more than $220 million to help upgrade its plants in Ontario before the automaker revealed plans to move some production to the U.S., recent records show. Source link
Burlington, Ont., couple joked about being brothers' jailers in text messages shown at murder trial
The first-degree murder trial of Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber in Milton, Ont., heard more audio recordings of the couple berating the brothers in their care, and viewed more texts in which the two demeaned the brothers before the death of the eldest boy in 2022. Source link