Canada’s biggest city is topping the wrong kind of chart of major cities with the worst air quality. The air is thick with a yellow haze and the smell of smoke is everywhere. And some places have it even worse. The culprit: wildfires burning across the country.
Also: The country’s population is aging rapidly, putting more pressure on specialist care. But seniors are struggling to get access to specialists, which can lead to life-threatening consequences.
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