Aya Al-Hakim
Freelance Journalist at Freelance
Journalist. Formerly with @globalnews @cbcns
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1 month ago |
rates.ca | Aya Al-Hakim
The Bank of Canada has lowered its overnight interest rate by 25 basis point to 2.75%, marking its second consecutive cut this year, and seventh since the rate cuts began in June 2024. This latest cut comes amidst increasing economic challenges. The U.S. has put tariffs on more than 60% of Canada’s imported goods, like machinery and clothing, with businesses facing higher costs and possible job losses.
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1 month ago |
ca.style.yahoo.com | Aya Al-Hakim
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle. Barry Stein initially ignored his symptoms in 1995, until he was eventually diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer.
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1 month ago |
rates.ca | Aya Al-Hakim
The cost of natural disasters in Canada is going up, with extreme weather causing over $8 billion in damage in 2024, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). A lot of this damage is from water, but it's not just spring floods you need to worry about—ice storms can also damage your home. Over the past decade, rising sea levels, extreme rainfall and storms, and rapidly melting snow due to climate change have increased the likelihood of flooding and the severity ice storms across Canada.
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1 month ago |
ca.style.yahoo.com | Aya Al-Hakim |Chris Stoodley |Elizabeth Di Filippo
Doctors in Ontario will soon offer HPV tests instead of Pap smears to detect for cervical cancer. This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle. Ontario is the latest province to change how it screens for cervical cancer.
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2 months ago |
rates.ca | Aya Al-Hakim
KEY FINDINGS Heat pumps, solar panels, and energy-efficient windows can cost tens of thousands of dollars, with full renovations costing $78,692 before rebates. Programs such as the Canada Greener Homes Grant can cover up to $35,942 of the costs. Upgrades like improved insulation and heat pumps can lower energy bills by up to 40%, saving households over $2,000 annually.
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