Saba Aziz
National Online Journalist
Saba Aziz is a national online journalist based in Toronto. She has been covering the health beat for Global News among other topics.
Previously, she worked at Al Jazeera English, focusing on the Middle East, South Asia, women’s rights and the COVID-19 pandemic.
She has written extensively about sports and covered major international sports events in Qatar (including the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup).
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Multiple fruit recalls in Canada due to salmonella risk. What’s happening?The Public Health Agency of Canada says at least 26 lab-confirmed cases of salmonella have been reported in five provinces possibly related to a brand of cantaloupe.Canada5 hours
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Craving curry? Here are the top food items Canadians ordered in 2023Butter chicken and garlic naan were the most popular food items ordered in Canada this year, according to a report by SkipTheDishes.Canada10 hours
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Majority of Canadians want ‘neutral’ or no role in Israel-Hamas conflict: IpsosDarrell Bricker, global CEO of Ipsos public affairs, said the polling indicates "a lot of sympathy" for the hostages and for the people who are suffering because of the conflict.CanadaNov 24
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More Canadian companies are offering fertility benefits, but is it enough?A new survey shows more than half of Canadian employers still do not offer fertility benefits, and of those that do less than two per cent cover both drugs and treatment costs.CanadaNov 23
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Canada Post boosting staff, expanding delivery services for the holidaysCanada Post is gearing up for another busy holiday season with Black Friday sales officially kicking off the annual shopping rush.CanadaNov 21
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Cyberattacks on Canadian health care increasingly common. What can be done?Since 2015, at least 14 major cyberattacks have targeted Canadian health information systems, according to an article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.CanadaNov 20
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A new bill wants to criminalize ‘coercive’ conduct in Canada. What is it?Controlling or coercive behaviour between partners is being explored as a criminal offense in Canada amid growing conversations and awareness of domestic abuse.CanadaNov 10
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Ontario joins federal vaping tax. What about other provinces?Ontario has become the latest province in Canada to announce a tax on vapour products, which experts say is a 'great first step' to help curb the rising rates of youth vaping.CanadaNov 8
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Canadians cutting back on holiday gifts, travel amid inflation concerns: pollNearly 80 per cent of Canadians said in an Ipsos poll Wednesday that inflation and rising interest rates have had a 'significant' impact on their holiday budget.CanadaNov 8
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AI influencers: Why big brands are turning to virtual trendsettersAI-generated influencers are gaining a massive following on Instagram, Facebook, X and TikTok, with hundreds of thousands of followers.TechNov 4
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More cocaine is being used in Canada amid drug overdose crisis, data showsNew data released by Statistics Canada shows that cocaine levels measured in wastewater of some Canadian cities have continued to increase from 2020 to 2023.CanadaNov 2
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Hundreds of pedestrians get killed in Canada annually. How to stay safe this winterPoor visibility, snowstorms, rain, mechanical problems in the cold and more distracted driving are a recipe for collisions that can get people injured and killed.CanadaNov 2
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CRA extends deadline for underused housing tax by 6 monthsHomeowners now have until April 30, 2024 to file their returns for the federal Underused Housing Tax without facing penalties or being charged interest, CRA said.CanadaNov 1
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Some Canadians not adequately heating, cooling homes as energy bills soar: StatCanStatistics Canada published a report Monday that showed some Canadian families have had to make adjustments to their indoor cooling and heating amid high energy costs.CanadaOct 31
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St. Lawrence Seaway strike is over after 8 days. How much did it cost?The St. Lawrence Seaway shutdown has had a huge economic impact on Canada and the U.S., creating shipment backlogs that could take days to clear, industry groups say.CanadaOct 31
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What caused Matthew Perry’s death? More investigation needed, LA coroner saysAs tributes pour in for beloved 'Friends' star Matthew Perry, officials are still trying to determine what caused the death of the famous Emmy-nominated actor over the weekend.EntertainmentOct 30
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What is intermittent fasting? A look at its potential health benefitsIntermittent fasting, which is time-restricted eating, is among a growing number of weight loss regimes that have risen in popularity.HealthOct 28
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A timeline of the Maine shootings as police hunt ‘armed and dangerous’ manThe hunt for a suspect in two mass shootings is ongoing in Maine after at least 16 people were killed at a bar and bowling alley in the town of Lewiston.U.S. NewsOct 26
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Child-care fees have halved in 18 Canadian cities, report says. Who’s falling short?Child-care fees have been cut in half in 18 big Canadian cities across all age groups, but some are still falling short on the federal target, according to a new report.CanadaOct 25
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Nearly 90% Canadians eat seafood, fish regularly – despite high prices: pollMost Canadians are regularly having fish and other seafood meals despite high grocery prices, according to a new survey by Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab.CanadaOct 23
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Canadians want urgent climate action, but most not willing to pay more tax: pollA majority of Canadians say the country will face more extreme weather events in the future, calling on the government to take urgent action, according to Ipsos pollingCanadaOct 20
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Antisemitism, Islamophobia rising in Canada amid Israel-Hamas conflictReports of verbal abuse, vandalism and intimidation targeting Muslims and Jews in Canada have spiked since the Hamas attack and Israel's retaliatory strikes in Gaza, groups say.CanadaOct 19
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Hezbollah: A look at the Lebanese group as tensions rise at Israel’s borderIran-backed militant group Hezbollah has been exchanging fire with Israel across the border over the past week in the deadliest escalation since a 2006 war.WorldOct 18
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What the Israel-Hamas conflict means for safety of region’s flights, travellersCanadians have been told to avoid non-essential travel to Israel, the West Bank, the Gaza Strip and Lebanon due to the 'unpredictable security situation.'CanadaOct 16
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Gaza must be ‘completely civilian’ but no quick options: ex-Israeli general“This takes months. It's not a short operation,” said reserve Brig.-Gen. Amir Avivi, a former Israel Defense Forces deputy commander of the Gaza divisionWorldOct 15