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Dementia among Ontario’s homeless population more common at younger age: study
People who are homeless have a higher risk of developing dementia at a younger age…
Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 16, militant rockets kill 1 Israeli as cross-border violence soars
HEBBARIYE, Lebanon (AP) — A series of Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed 16 people…
Ottawa signs $3.7B health deal with Quebec, final province to sign onto health accord
OTTAWA – All 13 provinces and territories were part of Ottawa’s new health accord as…
Measles cases in Canada are increasing, Canada’s chief public health officer warns
The number of confirmed measles cases in Canada so far this year is more than…
NCAA President Charlie Baker urges states with legal wagering to ban prop bets on college athletes
In the midst of March Madness, the NCAA is pushing for states with legal wagering…
Company says it was given green light to make infant formula in Kingston, Ont.
KINGSTON, Ont. – An Ontario-based powdered milk manufacturer says it has the green light to…
Biden leans on his Democratic predecessors as Trump remains isolated from other Republican leaders
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden needs advice, there are two people he can…
The death toll in the Moscow concert hall attack rises to 143, while 80 others remain hospitalized
MOSCOW (AP) — The death toll from last week’s Moscow concert hall attack rose to…
Being HIV-positive will no longer automatically disqualify police candidates in Tennessee city
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Having HIV will no longer automatically disqualify someone from serving as…
Q&A: James Taylor on his 2024 U.S. tour, the possibility of new music and his legacy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — He’s gone to Carolina in his mind and on tour for…
US Rep. Annie Kuster of New Hampshire won’t seek reelection for a seventh term in November
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster of New Hampshire said Wednesday that…
Looking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know
DALLAS (AP) — Millions of people along a narrow band in North America will look…
The British royal family learns that if you don’t fill an information vacuum, someone else will
NEW YORK (AP) — A media frenzy was born on Feb. 27, when the hashtag…
Retirees: Is it time to downsize, even in this real estate market?
Your home is your sanctuary, but it’s also one of your biggest budget items. And…
Rowers in England’s university Boat Race given health warning over E.coli levels in the Thames
Jumping into London’s River Thames has been the customary celebration for members of the winning…
China’s Xi issues a positive message in meeting with U.S. business leaders as relations improve
BEIJING (AP) — China’s nationalist leader Xi Jinping has called for closer trade ties with…
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Dakota’s Democratic presidential primary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voting ends Saturday in North Dakota’s Democratic presidential primary, with President Joe…
In the news today: Foreign interference inquiry begins today, findings due May 3
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Comedian Mae Martin hopes CBC documentary dispels ‘hysteria’ over gender fluidity
Non-binary Toronto comedian and actor Mae Martin says their new documentary about gender fluidity feels…
50 years after the former Yugoslavia protected abortion rights, that legacy is under threat
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — With vigils outside clinics, marches drawing thousands and groups of men…
Israel and Hamas dig in as pressure builds for a cease-fire in Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday blasted a United Nations Security…
The presidents of France and Brazil meet and announce a $1.1 billion investment plan for the Amazon
SAO PAULO (AP) — The Brazilian and the French presidents on Tuesday announced a plan…
Police, Canada’s sport watchdog not investigating Raptors centre over gambling
TORONTO – A Canadian expert on match fixing says the NBA’s investigation of Toronto Raptors…
Biden and Harris argue that Democrats will preserve health care and Republicans would take it away
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday promoted…