Health
Early-season heat dome brings highest temperatures in years to parts of Eastern US
NEW YORK (AP) — An intense and nearly historic weather pattern is cooking much of…
The number of abortions kept rising in 2024 because of telehealth prescriptions, report finds
The number of abortions in the U.S. rose again in 2024, with women continuing to…
Indians stretch, breathe and balance to mark International Day of Yoga
NEW DELHI (AP) — Tens of thousands of people across India stretched in public parks…
Control zones set up in Fraser Valley, B.C., after Newcastle disease detected
CHILLIWACK — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has put up controls on the movements of…
How to stay cool in a heat wave – even without air conditioning
Climate change has been exacerbating heat waves, and the problem isn’t going away anytime soon.…
UK lawmakers back a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives
LONDON (AP) — U.K. lawmakers on Friday approved a bill to allow terminally ill adults…
In Uganda, a tougher bicycle offers hope for better health coverage in rural areas
LIRA, Uganda (AP) — The bicycle parked in Lucy Abalo’s compound doesn’t belong to her.…
‘I was terrified I was going to die.’ Rape victims in Brazil struggle to access legal abortions
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A 27-year-old Brazilian woman, who said she became pregnant after…
B.C. Lions quarterback Rourke ‘questionable’ for rematch with Bombers due to injury
SURREY — The B.C. Lions may be without their No. 1 quarterback when they face…
Ottawa shows no signs of limiting MAID after UN panel calls for reversal
OTTAWA — Ottawa is giving no sign that it intends to amend existing legislation on…
Fact Focus: US and Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites pose limited radiation risks
With the United States joining Israel in its attacks on Iran’s nuclear program, here is…
Victoria council backs plan to tackle declining social order in B.C.’s capital
VICTORIA — Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto says she’s “thrilled” councillors have signalled support for a…
B.C. government won’t fund drug for rare disease for nine-year-old girl
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will no longer fund an expensive drug…
Families of trans kids worry about what’s next after Supreme Court rules on gender-affirming care
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A U.S. Supreme Court decision Wednesday upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming…
Quebec bans transport of some wild animals in nearly 100 communities over rabies risk
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is temporarily banning the transportation of some wild animal species…