Tag archives for rates

9 Jul by admin in Health

STD rates surge among seniors: report

STD rates surge among seniors: report
A new study shows the rates of sexually transmitted infections are rising rapidly in people over 55, according to the executive director of AIDS Moncton.
28 May by admin in Health

B.C. breast cancer patients win right to sue

B.C. breast cancer patients win right to sue
The maker of a hormone replacement drug that's been blamed for higher rates of breast cancer has lost its bid to block a B.C. class-action lawsuit.
27 May by admin in Canada, Health

Hysterectomy rates falling: report

Hysterectomy rates falling: report
Hysterectomy rates are declining in Canada, but they vary widely across the country, according to a new report.
20 May by admin in Canada

Banks lower rates on fixed-term mortgages

Banks lower rates on fixed-term mortgages
Two of Canada’s biggest banks lowered the rates on their fixed-rate mortgages following weeks of incremental raises.
14 Apr by admin in Consumer Life

CIBC, TD and Laurentian boost mortgage rates

CIBC, TD and Laurentian boost mortgage rates
The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, TD Bank and Laurentian Bank all raised their rates on a suite of mortgage products Wednesday, following the Royal Bank's lead yesterday.
9 Dec by admin in Top Stories

Learning report dispels native stereotypes

Learning report dispels native stereotypes
First Nations, Inuit and Métis people display higher rates of volunteerism, informal learning and community involvement than non-aboriginal Canadians, according to a new study.
19 Nov by admin in Canada, Health

Batch of H1N1 vaccine pulled

Batch of H1N1 vaccine pulled
Health officials across Canada are being asked to hold back a batch of swine flu vaccine that appears to be causing higher rates of severe allergic reactions.