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Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be…
Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be…
Quebec emergency rooms reporting major overcrowding, some at more than 200% capacity
MONTREAL — Quebec is experiencing serious overcrowding in its emergency rooms after the holidays, with…
Rise in number of unhoused people seeking shelter in Montreal ERs as temperatures dip
MONTREAL — Montreal health authorities say a growing number of people experiencing homelessness are taking…
Want to cut back on alcohol? You may see conflicting advice on low-risk drink limits
TORONTO — As some people try to cut down their drinking and embrace Dry January,…
Soldier who died by suicide in Las Vegas told ex-girlfriend of pain and exhaustion after Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The highly decorated Special Forces soldier who died by suicide in a…
Soldier who died by suicide in Las Vegas told ex-girlfriend of pain and exhaustion after Afghanistan
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The highly decorated Special Forces soldier who died by suicide in…
Ohio governor vetoes medical free speech clause he says would gut state’s regulatory power
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed part of a bill late Thursday…
Ohio governor vetoes medical free speech clause he says would gut state’s regulatory power
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed part of a bill late Thursday…
Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person at 116 has died
TOKYO (AP) — Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according…
Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person at 116 has died
TOKYO (AP) — Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according…
‘Support better care’: Advocates argue need for mental health emergency service
Khalil Dorival knows what it’s like to feel lonely. The Toronto-based mental health advocate has…
Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
HOUSTON (AP) — Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to…
Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
HOUSTON (AP) — Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to…
Quebec confirms 4 new cases in measles outbreak, warns of possible exposure
MONTREAL — Quebec’s health department is warning people who may have been exposed to measles…
Matthew Knies nets hat trick as Leafs beat Bruins 6-4 in Auston Matthews return
TORONTO — The return from injury of Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews proved to…
‘Our county ignored Africa,’ Jimmy Carter said. He didn’t
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Jimmy Carter was the first U.S. president to make a state…
‘Our country ignored Africa,’ Jimmy Carter said. He didn’t
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Jimmy Carter was the first U.S. president to make a state…
Conservative MP Luc Berthold says he has prostate cancer but not stepping down
MONTREAL — Conservative MP Luc Berthold announced on Sunday that he has prostate cancer, but…
Indonesia launches free meals program to feed children and pregnant women to fight stunting
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s new government started an ambitious $28 million project Monday to…
Indonesia launches free meals program to feed children and pregnant women to fight stunting
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s new government started an ambitious $28 million project Monday to…
Verdicts expected March 12 in criminal trial of ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers
OTTAWA — An Ontario judge is slated to deliver verdicts March 12 in the criminal…
Court proceedings for man charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing are delayed several weeks
NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare’s CEO outside a New…
As Liberals set up leadership race, members differ on how the leader should be picked
OTTAWA — As the Liberal party begins charting a course for an expedited race to…