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Protesters’ biggest day expected at UN climate talks, where progress is slow
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — The United Nations climate talks neared the end of their first…
Protesters gather at UN climate talks in global day of action as progress on a deal slows
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Hundreds of activists formed a human chain outside one of the…
Trudeau says APEC leaders focused on how to trade with Trump administration
LIMA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s been advising world leaders to focus on…
Canadian defender Kadeisha Buchanan sidelined by knee injury playing for Chelsea
In a week that saw Canada Soccer confirm the departure of head coach Bev Priestman,…
B.C. nursing student attacked with knife during first clinical placement: union
VANCOUVER — A student nurse was attacked with a knife during her first clinical experience…
Eby says new B.C. cabinet built around ‘kitchen table’ issues: affordability, homes
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says the British Columbia cabinet he introduces Monday will be…
Dix out as health minister as Eby introduces a drastically reshaped B.C. NDP cabinet
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says “kitchen table” issues in British Columbia will be the…
Health workers on trial in Turkey accused of private care scheme linked to 10 infant deaths
ISTANBUL (AP) — Doctors, nurses and an ambulance driver are among 47 people on trial…
Health workers go on trial in Turkey accused of private care scheme linked to 10 infant deaths
ISTANBUL (AP) — Doctors, nurses and an ambulance driver are among 47 people on trial…
Ottawa seeks project pitches to for new mental health fund aimed at youth
OTTAWA — Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks is looking for pitches to help young…
Why do they flock to Turkey Trots? Runners count the reasons
Thanksgiving morning is often a blur of last-minute meal preparation and frenzied chores. But for…
Poland urges polio vaccinations for children after the virus is detected in sewage in Warsaw
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s health authorities on Monday urged polio vaccinations for children after…
Quebec aims to boost access to abortion pills, clinics
MONTREAL — Quebec wants to improve access to abortion services as part of a new…
Coroner’s inquest underway into 2016 death of Ottawa man Abdirahman Abdi
OTTAWA — The family of an Ottawa man who died after a violent arrest by…
Poland urges polio vaccinations for children after the virus is detected in sewage in Warsaw
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s health authorities on Monday urged polio vaccinations for children after…
Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including an explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A judge on Monday struck down Wyoming’s overall ban on abortion…
Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including an explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A state judge on Monday struck down Wyoming’s overall ban on…
The World Food Prize Foundation announces changes to expand international reach
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa-based group that strives to alleviate world hunger and…
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews in Germany to receive injury treatment
TORONTO — Auston Matthews boarded a plane and crossed an ocean. The Maple Leafs are…
Kansas agrees to increase hospital beds for mentally ill defendants
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas has promised to provide more hospital beds for mentally ill…
What to know about Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump’s pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid
Mehmet Oz, a celebrity heart surgeon turned talk show host and lifestyle guru, is President-elect…
What to know about Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump’s pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid
Mehmet Oz, a celebrity heart surgeon turned talk show host and lifestyle guru, is President-elect…
Blue Bombers clean out their lockers after coming up short in Grey Cup
WINNIPEG — There was no anger in Brady Oliveira’s voice when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers…
North Carolina GOP bill would weaken next Democratic governor and attorney general
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans sought extensive legislation Tuesday that would weaken the…