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Sleep, mood and savings are benefits in taking on a dry January, say experts

Better sleep, an elevated mood and more money in your pocket are just some benefits of starting the new year alcohol-free, according to a dry January advocate. Dry Challenge author Hilary Sheinbaum says the concept isn’t always so easy in practice but year over year, it could reduce habits for …

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Prof: Many potential benefits to an Ohtani signing

A so-called “overpay” for top free agent Shohei Ohtani would be worth it for the Toronto Blue Jays considering all the extra benefits such a signing would create, a Canadian sports management associate professor said. “The amount of attention, not just from American media but from international media — specifically …

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More Canadian companies are offering fertility benefits, but is it enough? 

After more than three years of fertility treatments and a miscarriage, Kaitlin Geiger-Bardswich and her partner are excited to welcome their first child. Her wife Katy got pregnant after undergoing an intrauterine insemination (IUI) – where the sperm is placed directly into the uterus with the help of a donor …

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Hydro upgrades could lead to benefits on Manitobans’ bills, feds say – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitobans may see benefits on their monthly electricity bill thanks to some upgrades announced Thursday by the federal and provincial governments. Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced upgrades to Manitoba Hydro to the tune of $475.6 million …

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What is intermittent fasting? A look at its potential health benefits – National

Intermittent fasting is among a growing number of weight loss regimes that have risen in popularity in recent years. The idea is to restrict your daily eating period to a window — usually eight hours — without counting your calorie consumption, and then fast the rest of the day. Another …

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Manitoba liberals pledge more benefits for transitioning social assistance recipients – Winnipeg

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 14, 2023 2:24 pm Updated September 14, 2023 4:42 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Manitoba Liberals are promising to let social assistance recipients keep more of their benefits as they transition to work. Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont …

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Honda Indy Toronto benefits Ontario tourism as organizers seek contract renewal

TORONTO — Although Christian Lundgaard stood atop the podium after the Honda Indy Toronto, local tourism may have been the real winner. The four-day racing event at Toronto’s Exhibition Place drew 148,000 attendees in 2022 and organizers say it drew even more this summer. Andrew Weir, executive vice-president of Destination …

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CRA says 20 employees fired for claiming COVID-19 benefits while working – National

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says 20 employees have been terminated after an internal review found they claimed COVID-19 benefits while still working at the tax authority. The CRA said in a late Friday statement that more workers could be fired as it investigates about 600 employees who may have …

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Provinces with dental benefits for kids got smaller share of federal plan – National

Provinces that already cover dental-care services for children have been given a smaller share of federal dollars from the Canada Dental Benefit, further driving concerns that governments will end that coverage as the federal program expands. Data provided to Parliament shows that provinces and territories with dental benefits for all …

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Benefits battle: Family who won court fight against child welfare agency facing $8,000 tab – Winnipeg

When a Brandon, Man., family got their infant son back from Michif Child and Family Services in 2020, they thought their nightmare was over. Then they got a bill for $8,000. “This is wrong on so many levels,” said the mother, who can’t be named under the Child and Family Services …

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