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Case of B.C. teen with avian flu shows ‘worrisome’ mutation of virus
Infectious disease experts say the avian flu case that infected a 13-year-old in British Columbia…
Bob Rae hopeful for UN development goals, despite ‘intractable issues’ worldwide
OTTAWA — Canada is trying to push the world’s nations to stick with the goals…
Biden’s final actions as president leave some transgender people feeling unsupported
President Joe Biden began his term in the White House with a broad promise to…
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…