Vancouver Faces World’s Largest Syphilis Outbreak
Health officials warn Vancouver’s syphilis outbreak, linked to Downtown Eastside sex trade, risks spreading beyond its original group. Doctors urge aggressive case finding, testing, and partner notification as cases rise, with 72 gay or bisexual men diagnosed this year and routes through sex work and customers driving transmission.
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North America
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B.C
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Rokart
Rekart
CDC
Sunday shopping trial ends in Nova Scotia debate still rages
Nova Scotian shoppers packed malls as a six week Sunday shopping trial concluded. While some applaud open stores for family time and convenience, others fear higher costs and lower profits for independents. A plebiscite next fall will decide if Sunday shopping continues year round or ends.
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Nals
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Mike Jones
Jones
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Leanne Fahey
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Halifax
Hachey
John Hamm
Nova
Powder that halted flights is non-toxic
A mysterious white powder delayed about 25 U S bound flights at Vancouver International Airport injuring no one and prompting a large quarantine. RCMP and B C Centre for Disease Control tests confirmed the powder is non toxic and contained no biological agents. Chemical testing continues to identify the substance and determine potential charges.
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Cpl
Peter Thiessen
B.C
Thiessen
PBI
U.S. Customs and Immigration
Canada
U.S. Customs Ad Immigration
CDC
United States
Vancouver Airport Authority
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