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Terry Fox to Appear on Canada’s New $5 Banknote Terry Fox, a national icon celebrated for his Marathon of Hope, has been chosen as the new face of Canada’s $5 banknote. The change will see Fox replace Sir Wilfrid Laurier, who will move to the redesigned $50 bill. Fox, who lost his right leg to […]

The Canadian Cancer Survivors Network (CCSN) is urging Governments across the country to begin implementing a new cancer strategy for firefighters. The Federal government recently proclaimed the “National Framework for Cancers linked to Firefighting Act” (Bill C-224) which aims to protect firefighters by establishing a blueprint for the prevention and treatment of cancers linked to […]

The Canadian Cancer Society is announcing the return of CIBC’s Run for the Cure. The event is Canada’s largest single-day, volunteer-led initiative in support of breast cancer. The run takes place in 53 communities across the country and raises funds for world-leading research along with support programs to help people facing breast cancer live longer, […]