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Daffodil Ball celebrates 25 years by raising an astounding $1.2 million for the Canadian Cancer Society
April 27, 2021
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Federal budget delivers much needed extension to EI; makes major gains in tobacco control
April 18, 2021
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The Canadian Cancer Society annual Daffodil fundraising campaign sparks brighter cancer outcomes
April 1, 2021
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March 16, 2021
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Ludovick Bourgeois and the Canadian Cancer Society want to dethrone colon cancer (Detrononslecancer.ca)
March 1, 2021
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Ontario’s action to restrict youth access to e-cigarettes a welcome step to curb rising rates of youth vaping
February 28, 2021
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Nearly nine in ten Canadians want an extension to EI sickness benefits that will support Canadians through cancer treatment and recovery
February 21, 2021
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On World Cancer Day, preventing the continued spread of COVID-19 is the best way to support those affected by cancer
February 3, 2021
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First-of-its-kind fund to accelerate cancer research in Atlantic Canada
January 27, 2021
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Feel healthier this February: Participate in Dry Feb to support the Canadian Cancer Society
 
January 19, 2021
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Feel healthier this February: Participate in Dry Feb to support the Canadian Cancer Society
January 19, 2021
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National regulations setting maximum nicotine level for e-cigarettes essential measure to reduce youth vaping
December 18, 2020
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December 8, 2020
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Ontario quickly becoming leader in palliative care with new framework
December 3, 2020
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Canadian Cancer Society statement about the death of Alex Trebek
November 8, 2020
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Canadian Cancer Society calls on all BC parties to make cancer care a priority this election
October 7, 2020
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Canadians rally to support people affected by breast cancer despite a challenging year
October 3, 2020
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Canadian Cancer Society calls on Ontario MPPs to support early diagnosis of prostate cancer
September 24, 2020

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