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For those contemplating a detox or cleanse in the new year, here’s a toxicologist’s explanation of how they work:
They don’t.
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Go Public is back with this tough story by @cbcErica that will resonate with many people who have family in hospital or LTC cbc.ca/news/health/bed-sores… @h/t @kaivany @cbcgopublic
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Coming up, secret shoppers posed as bank customers fanned out to more than 700 bank branches across the country tested how bank employees sell financial products and services to customers. @cbcErica of @cbcgopublic joins us with the results.
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ICYMI on @CBCTheNational : @cbcErica goes to Denmark in search of home-care solutions — youtu.be/dP-Ebeg62wM via @YouTube – at Toronto, Ontario
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As governments give up the services to private for profit companies they save money on the first contract because less service is provided and then on subsequent contracts cost increases and service declines even more @cbcErica @cityoftoronto #Ontario #government
Here’s what happens when public services are taken over by private for profit companies. “She begged for help as husband struggled: Why home care is failing thousands while companies profit” @cbcErica cbc.ca/news/canada/home-care…
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I think healthcare in Canada needs to be either 1. Operated by government or 2. in the case of the private-sector, not for profit
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The Ontario government is planning to soon make permanent an hourly wage increase for personal support workers that was brought in during the pandemic. cbc.ca/1.6385244
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Canadian journalists face increased harassment, threats and intimidation for doing their jobs. My latest @CBCNews editor's blog: cbc.ca/news/editorsblog/edit… #journalism #cdnmedia
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@JMcFarlandGlobe @TaviaGrant @juliajmastro @p_evans @jennyjcowley @sophiaharrisCBC @JacquelineCBC @armstrongcbc @DavidPaddon @LisaEpst @AbigailBimman @EvanDyerCBC @cbcErica
ACORN, @CanadaPIAC & @momentumcalgary lay out recommendations for the feds to revise the criminal rate of interest in Canada. Click here: tinyurl.com/43uh6vxa
Today, ACORN is doing actions in 9 cities coast to coast, calling on feds to criminalize high interest.
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@ealini @NiallCMcGee @Sarah_Efron @sarah_fulford @anyazoledz @DavidPaddon @cbcsaltzman @StefanieMarotta @cbcErica @MsABalakrishnan
ACORN actions to call on the feds to criminalize high interest rates! 300% increase in installment loans which continue to grow and prey on low-to-moderate income ppl. More info: tinyurl.com/2p9aub7d
ACORN testimonials here: tinyurl.com/2p8sc79n
#fairbanking
@danjdarrah
Erica Johnson retweeted
Car dependency is the opposite of freedom. Even if the cars are electric. #COP26
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We tested clothing from fast-fashion retailers for toxic metals and chemicals and found products that could put your health at risk.
👉 Watch our investigation Friday at 8 p.m. on CBC-TV 📺 and CBC Gem 💻 📱.
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Thank you, @ColleenFuller, for making me aware of the issue. Colleen shared her personal&difficult experiences of insulin-switching, and walked me through some insulin history (patiently correcting me when necessary). This was important for background. #cdnhealth 1/2
EXCLUSIVE: Canadian access to pork insulin at risk if @GovCanHealth adopts 1,400 per cent fee increase, says sole supplier. bit.ly/3fWJ5fp #cdnhealth #diabetes
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This change will force many insulin users into a life of daily trauma and harm - if they have the stamina to live it. @DonDavies @adriandix @DrNancyOlivieri @haronba @authenticallye @furlinil @jc_currie @MichelleRempel @sonialiberal @JennyKwanBC
Please tag your MP, Party Health Critic, & hon. @PattyHajdu As soon as possible as the fee change takes effect in August. DM us if you have any questions or need help! #CANinsulin4all @ColleenFuller
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ACORN members demand bank fees back! Members giving RBC & BMO - the Pandemic Profiteer Award for making record profit, raising bank fees and funding predatory lenders.
ACORN National day of action on 13 July, Tuesday. We are demanding an end to 2 tier banking.
Erica Johnson retweeted
Regardless of content let’s focus on structure here. The bank took her money and won’t say why. That doesn’t mean you fill in the blank with accusations. Which bank do you use to shield yourself from this type of behaviour?
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Banks say that fee increases come after careful consideration. A banking critic says they're doing it because no one is stopping them. cbc.ca/1.6032824 @cbcErica
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Coming up at 6:20, customers call out the big banks for increasing fees during the pandemic. @cbcErica joins us with a @cbcGoPublic investigation.
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Coming up, an 85-year-old with Alzheimer’s was loaded up with Bell products and services he couldn’t use after visiting @TheSourceCA, owned by @Bell. @cbcErica joins us with a @cbcgopublic investigation.
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.@CBCNB is looking for a dynamic host for Information Morning, Fredericton’s No. 1 rated daily talk radio program cbc.taleo.net/careersection/… #radiojobs #Radio #journalismjobs