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Paris Hilton returns to Utah ‘troubled teen’ facility to support others who allege mistreatment
SPRINGVILLE, Utah (AP) — Paris Hilton returned Monday to the Utah boarding school where she…
Aldon Smith’s brain donated to CTE Center as family’s attorneys investigate his death at age 36
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The family of former NFL star Aldon Smith is donating his…
Fewer fatalities but more injuries on Quebec roads in 2025, data shows
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MONTRÉAL — Quebec’s auto insurance board says fewer people died on the province’s roads last…
A timeline of how Canada’s assisted dying laws evolved
OTTAWA — Efforts to legalize assisted dying in Canada date back decades and the issue…
12 students seriously injured in suspected electrical incident at B.C. waterpark
CULTUS LAKE — Twelve students were taken to hospital Monday after what appears to have…
10-year anniversary of MAID in Canada invites love, pain and shame
TORONTO — For some, the 10th anniversary of Canada legalizing medical assistance in dying might…
Alfredo sauce distributed to dozens of states recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials have issued a recall for alfredo sauce distributed to…
Cuba quantifies impact of US oil blockade on children’s health and daily life
HAVANA (AP) — Some of Cuba’s sickest people are feeling the effects of the U.S.…
Federal officials cite decline in opioid-related deaths but warn progress is fragile
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OTTAWA — The federal government says the toxic drug crisis continues to have devastating effects…
There’s One Big Flaw With The AG’s Track Record On Hawaii Medicaid Fraud
Hawaiʻi was under fire for looking the other way on Medicaid fraud but its attorney…
Congo reports large daily jump in Ebola cases a month after outbreak was declared
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congolese authorities have reported one of the highest daily increases in…
How Quebec has influenced medical assistance in dying across Canada
MONTREAL — Doctors say Quebec paved the way for medical assistance in dying in Canada…
Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has increased to…
Accessorize with earplugs at this summer’s concerts so you can enjoy more music in the future
NEW YORK (AP) — When her favorite band took the stage, Kristin Shires was in…
These Albertans signed petitions. What do they think of the separation referendum?
CALGARY — Alberta is planning to ask residents in an Oct. 19 referendum whether the…
Communities report high demand for pilot offering permanent residency for rural jobs
OTTAWA — A pilot immigration program to help rural communities find skilled workers for hard-to-fill…
Playing hip-hop or Doris Day, older exercise instructors can speak their peers’ language
SEATTLE (AP) — Bengie Santos was a dancer and choreographer for 30 years before reaching…
Newsom opens millions of dollars of voter-approved funding to help address Tijuana River pollution
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday he is making available $46 million…
Tarik Skubal, the Cleveland Browns and other athletes credit a tiny new scope for faster recoveries
CHICAGO (AP) — Several top pro athletes and their surgeons say a modern version of…
New Mexico judge dismisses a legal challenge to first-in-the-nation universal childcare program
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit that challenged…
Quebec becomes first province to ban the sale of energy drinks for children under 16
MONTREAL — Children in Quebec will soon need to be at least 16 years old…
Former Montreal officer cleared in Nicholas Gibbs killing suing ethics commissioner
MONTREAL — A former Montreal police officer who was cleared of wrongdoing after killing a…
Emory gets $15M to establish first center to research toxic Superfund sites’ health effects
After decades of pollution, Brunswick residents have a new resource for researching the link between…
FIFA World Cup festivities are underway. Here’s how Toronto health-care workers have been preparing
TORONTO — As people from around the world arrive in Toronto and festivities marking the…