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An Air France flight was diverted to Montreal after a passenger who should not have boarded was found to be subject to U.S. entry restrictions related to Ebola risk. American authorities have put travel restrictions in place to reduce the potential spread of Ebola, and this passenger was not permitted to enter the United States. The individual was removed from the flight before it continued to its destination of Detroit.
A Montreal diversion puts Ebola travel restrictions on Canadian soil — and in the morning headlines.
Ontario health officials are testing a patient for Ebola after the individual recently travelled to East Africa. No cases have been confirmed, and precautionary measures are currently in place. Authorities have not released further details about the patient or the specific countries visited.
Ontario is testing for Ebola — no confirmed case yet, but health officials are taking no chances.
A new report by Nova Scotia and Alberta researchers found that roughly one in four Canadian post-secondary students experiences some form of homelessness. The study highlights 'hidden homelessness' — situations where students lack stable housing but may not be visibly without shelter. The findings point to a significant and underreported crisis affecting students across the country.
One in four Canadian post-secondary students faces homelessness — a hidden crisis unfolding on campuses right now.
The World Health Organization is raising alarms that nicotine pouch brands are deliberately targeting young people as sales of the smokeless nicotine products surge globally. Nicotine pouches are small sachets placed between the gum and lip that release nicotine through the mouth's lining, and often contain flavourings and sweeteners that may appeal to youth. The WHO warning comes amid growing concern about a new generation becoming addicted to nicotine through these relatively unregulated products.
A familiar playbook: the WHO warns nicotine pouches are hooking a new generation before regulations catch up.
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