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Hudson’s Bay Liquidation Marks End of an Era, Thousands of Jobs at Stake

  Hudson’s Bay, Canada’s oldest retail company, is set to liquidate the majority of its stores, leaving thousands of employees facing layoffs. The company, which has been a cornerstone of Canadian retail for over 350 years, recently filed for creditor protection due to financial challenges, including reduced consumer spending and post-pandemic downtown traffic. Starting today, liquidation sales will begin at all but six Hudson’s Bay locations across the country. The six stores spared include flagship locations in Toronto and Montreal, among others. However, the company has warned that these stores could also face closure if a restructuring solution is not found quickly. The liquidation process is expected to impact over 9,000 employees directly, with additional effects on contractors and brand shop-in-shop staff. Many employees, some with decades of service, are grappling with the emotional and financial toll of the closures. The liquidation sales are set to run until June 15, with...
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Alarming Increase in Breast Cancer Rates Among Young Canadian Women

 

Breast cancer rates are on the rise among Canadian women in their twenties, thirties, and forties. A recent study led by Dr. Jean Seely, Head of Breast Imaging at The Ottawa Hospital and Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of Ottawa, sheds light on this concerning trend. Let’s delve into the findings:

  1. Increased Diagnoses:

    • For women in their twenties, there was a 45.5% increase in breast cancer cases per 100,000 people between 1984 and 1988 compared to 2015 and 2019.
    • Women in their thirties experienced a 12.5% increase during the same period.
    • Those in their forties saw a 9.1% rise in diagnoses.

  2. Importance of Early Detection:

    • Breast cancer in younger women tends to be diagnosed at later stages and is often more aggressive.
    • Unfortunately, women in their twenties and thirties are not regularly screened for breast cancer, which highlights the need for targeted awareness campaigns and screening programs.

  3. Personal Experience:

    • Chelsea Bland, a breast cancer survivor, emphasizes the importance of awareness. She discovered a lump during a self-examination at age 28, leading to her diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
    • Chelsea hopes that raising awareness about this study will encourage people to recognize that breast cancer can affect younger age groups as well.

In summary, addressing breast cancer risk among younger women is crucial. Let’s advocate for increased awareness, early screenings, and support for those affected. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. 



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