Cancer
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Public dispensers make sunscreen more accessible in communities across CanadaFree public sunscreen dispensers, similar to hand-sanitizer stations, are making sunscreen more accessible in communities across Canada as part of a project to fight skin cancer.CanadaJun 7
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Shannen Doherty says breast cancer has spread to her brain: ‘My fear is obvious’'Beverely Hills, 90210' actor Shannen Doherty was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. In 2020, she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer.EntertainmentJun 7
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Saskatoon cyclists take to the streets to raise money for kids with cancerSaskatoon's Erin McFarland said she's taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to raise awareness of childhood cancers, as well as to raise funds for research.CanadaMay 26
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‘Embodiment of a sunbeam’: Canadian actor, musician Samantha Weinstein dies at 28Samantha Weinstein, 28, died on May 14 at Toronto’s Princess Margaret Hospital after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer 2 1/2 years ago.CanadaMay 24
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Calgary man who survived cancer and multiple strokes tells story of longboarding across CanadaThe story of Brandon's Harrison's life has been all about dodging death -- both on a longboard and in hospitals.FeaturesMay 22
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Riders don formal attire for charity motorcycle ride that “breaks stereotypes”Riders wear their suits, tuxedos, and formal attire for a leisurely cruise through town on vintage and classic motorcycles.CanadaMay 21
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N.S. man creating hockey stick furniture to raise money for cancer researchA Maritime man who makes furniture out of discarded hockey sticks is hoping that Sidney Crosby will accept an invite to help raise money for a cancer charity.CanadaMay 18
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Face of men’s recovery house in South Okanagan battling cancerA former client, Jerome Abraham became the executive director of Discovery House in Penticton. However, he left the job because his cancer diagnosis is now at stage four.HealthMay 13
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Queen’s University researchers working on cutting-edge breast cancer researchCancer researchers based out of Queen's University in Kingston, Ont., are hard at work on technology that could monitor the effectiveness of breast cancer treatment.CanadaMay 12
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Kings offer bullied Edmonton Oilers fan trip back to L.A. for Game 6After she was bullied at an Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings playoff game in L.A., the club wants Cecily to come back to the city to watch another game.SportsApr 27
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