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Fight to keep Morgentaler clinic in Fredericton continues

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The Morgentaler clinic in Fredericton is scheduled to close on Friday, but clinic supporters haven’t given up hope, raising nearly $84,000 through crowd-sourcing and have organized a march to the Legislature.

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Ebola outbreak in West Africa hard for aid groups to contain

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Doctors Without Borders says it fears the number of patients now being treated in Sierra Leone could be “just the tip of the iceberg.”

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7 mattifying products to nix shine

Summer is about dewy skin, not slick skin. And you can kick shine with one of these mattifying products. …read more

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Health Canada proposes ‘easier to read’ nutrition labels on food

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Health Canada is proposing changes to nutrition labels on food that would make them easier to read.

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Infant formula bottles tampered with in Walmart stores near Toronto

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is advising consumers to inspect infant formula containers before purchase, following complaints that some of the bottles were tampered with in stores west of Toronto.

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How Common are Moose Vehicle Accidents in Fort MacMurray, Alberta?

One question that many people may wonder is just how common are moose vehicle accidents are in Fort MacMurray, Alberta.  Sometimes these accidents can be fatal, either to the moose or to the passengers in the vehicle involved, but they are not as common as you might think considering the remote location of For MacMurray and the local moose population. When a vehicle and a moose collide the large size and heavy weight of the moose can cause considerable damage to the vehicle that is involved in the accident, and sometimes the driver or passengers may have serious or even life threatening injuries.  In Canada these types of accidents are frequently reported in local newspapers, but in Fort MacMurray the actual number of collisions is small on average.

Residents of Fort MacMurray are aware of the dangers of moose vehicle accidents, and most of these individuals pay close attention when driving to avoid an accident with any type of natural wildlife found in the area. In addition to moose there are also deer, bear, and many other larger animal species that could create a problem if they cause a vehicle animal collision. Thanks to public service messages and campaigns to keep drivers safe the number of moose vehicle accidents in Fort MacMurray stays very small, and there are few or even no fatal accidents in many years. If you live in the region or you visit Fort MacMurray it is important to watch out for wildlife while you are driving in order to avoid any accidents.