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Stafford Pharmacy Annual Bake Sale for Alzheimer’s

September 20th, 2018 Bake Sale, 9:00am to 6:00pm All funds collected from the bake sale will be donated to the Alzheimer Society as part of their annual Coffee Break for Alzheimer’s.   Visit us Thursday and help to support Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment. Visit the Alzeheimer Society for information about their Coffee Break fundraiser at: https://tinyurl.com/y8l6ka9y

Apotex Founder Barry Sherman and Spouse Found Dead In Their Home

Police are investigating the suspicious deaths of Barry Sherman and his wife Honey, whose bodies were found just before noon on Friday, December 15th.  Police said circumstances of the deaths “appear to be suspicious”, but no suspects are being sought at this time and there was no evidence of forced entry. Condolences were being offered …

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GSK Shingles Vaccine Shingrix Approved for Canada

GlaxoSmithKline’s recombinant zoster vaccine (adjuvanted) (Shingrix) has been approved in Canada for the prevention of herpes zoster (shingles) in people aged 50 years and older. “The vaccine combines an antigen, glycoprotein E, and an adjuvant system, AS01B, intended to generate a strong and long-lasting immune response that can help overcome the decline in immunity as …

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Health Canada Advises Not To Use Boric Acid: Here’s Why

Health Canada is advising Canadians to avoid using boric acid for arts and crafts projects, such as homemade slime, or modelling clay. Health Canada is also advising against making homemade pesticides with boric acid. Boric acid, sometimes also called boron or borax, is found in the environment and Canadians are exposed to it naturally through …

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New Product Spotlight: ‘Okeeffe’s Working Hands’ Hand Cream

We have an amazing new product for our dry weather!  O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream has arrived just in time to rescue those dry and cracked hands! O’Keeffe’s Working Hands is a unique formulation of moisturizing ingredients guaranteed to improve dry skin.   Tackling severely dry skin from a moisture-based approach was a natural tactic: Parched, …

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February Mortar & Pestle Focuses on Cough & Cold Medications

We just finished wishing everyone a Happy New Year; celebrated Orthodox Christmas and New Year and even fit in the Chinese New Year – the Year of the Horse!  All of this happened in January of this new year, 2014. February has arrived which means that Ground Hog day near.  Another day where we look …

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Measles on the Rise, Protect Your Children, Protect Yourself

Recent measles outbreaks on Ontario and British Columbia have sparked concern over the condition as well as low vaccination rates across Canada.   British Columbia has reported about 12 cases so far this year.   While 12 cases may not seem like a lot, typically 0-2 cases of measles occur in BC.  While Southern Alberta hasn’t had …

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