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20 hrs ago | Times-Transcript

Canadian health-care systems should cover costs of IVF treatment: ethicist

“It is probable that Canadian neonatal intensive care is less expensive, but even at half the U.S. costs, the care of pre-term neonates (preemies) is extremely high”

Health - care systems in Canada should follow the example set by those of other developed countries and fund the cost of in-vitro fertilization for women having difficulty conceiving, a University of Western ... via Times-Transcript

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Wednesday | The Globe and Mail

IT woes have a silver lining: lessons learned

“Failure is often the result of other process problems”

Soon after a popular loyalty-program website was updated, it had to be shut down because the changes inadvertently made members' private information freely accessible. via The Globe and Mail

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Tuesday | CANOE

Ont. Appeal Court to hear case of woman fired from Tim Hortons...

“She's just been in very poor health - for a toonie”

The case of a pregnant woman who was fired from a Tim Hortons store in Toronto for allegedly stealing a toonie will go to the Ontario Court of Appeal on Wednesday. via CANOE

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Monday May 12 | EurekAlert!

Research shows timing improves cleft palate surgery

“We close the lip at three months of age, we close the palate at one year old, but we don't touch the gum until they are eight or nine, a time that corresponds to when the adult teeth start to appear”

Findings change the way doctors perform surgery Research by Dr. Damir Matic, a scientist with Lawson Health Research Institute in London, Ontario is changing the way cleft palate surgeries are performed ... via EurekAlert!

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Monday May 12 | Medical News Today

Spinal Cord Research Heads New $10M Funding In London, Ontario

“London has developed a stellar reputation for health research and we're grateful to the CIHR for their continued support of health-related initiatives across disciplines throughout the city”

Main Category: Neurology / Neuroscience Article Date: 12 May 2008 - 2:00 PDT A researcher striving to help patients recover from spinal cord injuries headlines an announcement of more than $10.5 million in ... via Medical News Today

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Related Topix: Canada, Spinal Cord Injuries, Medicine, Health

Sunday May 11 | 411mania.com

The Dope on Smackdown 5.09.08

The Dope on Smackdown 5.09.08 Posted by Michael O on 05.10.2008 Five. Five dollar. via 411mania.com

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Friday May 9 | The Epoch Times

Canadian Sacked for Giving 16-cent Treat to Toddler

“It was the unfortunate action of one manager who unfortunately made an overzealous decision, and thankfully we were able to able to rectify the situation”

An attendant at a Canadian restaurant who was sacked for giving a bite-sized doughnut, worth 16 cents, to an agitated toddler was given her job back on Thursday after the case received wide media attention. via The Epoch Times

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Friday May 9 | The Post Chronicle

Woman Fired Over Free Doughnut Rehired

A Canadian international doughnut chain apologized and rehired a woman fired this week for giving away a 16-cent doughnut to a child. via The Post Chronicle

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Thursday May 8 | The Toronto Star

Tim Hortons rehires Timbit donor

“This incident was very disappointing for us”

A day after she was fired for giving away a single Timbit to a child, a Tim Hortons employee in London, Ont., has her job back. via The Toronto Star

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Wednesday May 7 | The Toronto Star

'No severance' law unfair, workers complain

“I'm not aware of this being an issue. There's been nothing brought to my attention that there's anything here”

There's no issue with an Ontario law that allows companies with fewer than 50 employees to close without paying them severance, Labour Minister Brad Duguid said today despite complaints from workers about a ... via The Toronto Star

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