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1 week ago | 
granthaven.com | Amanda Jane Modaragamage
A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, with the support of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), recommends that Ontario significantly boost hospital funding, phase out for-profit staffing agencies, and invest in preventative health care. The report, Hollowed Out: Ontario Public Hospitals and the Rise of Private Staffing Agencies, links an increase in agency use to what it describes as chronic underfunding of public hospitals over the last decade.
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3 weeks ago | 
granthaven.com | Amanda Jane Modaragamage
With tension rising between Canada and the U.S., many locals are planning to stay put this summer. To help boost local tourism, CBC’s The Current has put together a list of the top 10 travel destinations in Canada – and Stratford made the list. With more than 2,000 locations sent in by listeners, The Current shortlisted 20 destinations in March and gave Canadians a chance to vote for their favourite travel spots until the end of April.
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1 month ago | 
granthaven.com | Amanda Jane Modaragamage
By Amanda Modaragamage, Gazette ReporterA controversial motion to ban flags — including the Rainbow Pride flag — at local Catholic schools was narrowly voted down by the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) on April 28. Locally, the proposed policy could have affected families and students at Holy Family Catholic Elementary School in New Hamburg. The motion failed by a 5-4 vote.
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1 month ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Amanda Jane Modaragamage |Alifia Fernandes Jokubauskienė
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in North America, so it’s no wonder patients are looking for new ways to monitor their health conveniently. Recently, claims across social media platforms have advertised the use of smartphone applications to accurately monitor blood pressure, detect changes in mental health status, and even alert the user of an abnormal heart rate.
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1 month ago | 
granthaven.com | Amanda Jane Modaragamage
April 28 is the National Day of Mourning across Canada, a time to remember and honour those who have lost their lives or been injured due to a workplace tragedy. The day also sheds light on the importance of improving health and safety in the workplace to prevent further injuries, illnesses and deaths.
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
theeverygirl.com | Amanda Jane Modaragamage
What do you do when the path you choose for your career doesn’t turn out to be what you thought it would be? This is the question I asked myself after becoming a nurse. I’ve always loved the profession, so it’s not like I doubted that it was for me, but something about the path I was on had me feeling stuck and unfulfilled. I wanted a deeper sense of purpose, and I had no idea where to find it.
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May 22, 2024 | 
theeverygirl.com | Amanda Jane Modaragamage
If we’ve learned anything from the weight loss trends touted as the be-all and end-all, it’s this: The “one best weight loss method” does not exist. After all, every body is unique and the most effective way to lose weight is one that feels good for you. That said, there are weight loss formulas that take a more balanced approach and don’t equate weight loss and healthy eating with eating less or restricting foods, making them more sustainable in the long run. Case in point: the 5/25/25 method.
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May 5, 2024 | 
theeverygirl.com | Amanda Jane Modaragamage
Staying hydrated is nothing revolutionary, yet no one is drinking enough water. Optimal hydration helps enhance cognitive function, improve mood, and allow your organs to function effectively. Increasing your water intake can also improve gut health as it and helps you absorb nutrients. It also aids in and keeping your skin clear and supple by hydrating the skin from the inside out, which can help to reduce dryness, dullness, and fine lines.
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Apr 22, 2024 | 
alive.com | Amanda Jane Modaragamage
Gut health is trending—but, unfortunately, so is misinformation. The hashtag #GutTok has more than 1 billion views on TikTok, and topics range from the downsides of drinking water with meals to the benefits of drinking olive oil. We’re breaking down the truth about popular gut health myths to help you scroll past unfounded claims and stick to science-backed facts.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
therecord.com | Amanda Jane Modaragamage
By Amanda Modaragamage, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Stratford Times The 2024 Canadian Dairy XPO celebrated its milestone 10-year anniversary this year at the Burnside Agriplex in Stratford, drawing a record-breaking total attendance of 17,178 over the two-day event. Day two saw nearly 8,000 attendees, also setting a new record and marking a slight increase from the previous year's turnout.
