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Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawful
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A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled on Tuesday that the Trump administration’s effort to…
Federal government taking over vaccine injury compensation, aims to address backlog
OTTAWA — The federal public health agency is taking over administration of a program that…
Former Vancouver mayor laments ‘normalcy’ of Downtown Eastside ‘despair’
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VANCOUVER — Former senator and Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell says it was a “depressing and…
Quick facts about former politician, social activist Stephen Lewis
OTTAWA — Former politician and longtime Canadian social activist Stephen Lewis has died. Here are…
Stephen Lewis, former politician and lifelong social activist, dies at 88
OTTAWA — Human rights. Equality for women. The plight of African families decimated by HIV-AIDS.…
Fact File: Video of MAID patient playing cello isn’t Canadian government advertising
A short video shared to social media last week offered a glimpse into the “final…
Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy”…
Evacuated from Gaza as newborns, a group of Palestinian toddlers returns to an uncertain future
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than two years after his oldest daughter, Kinda,…
Summer air quality alerts will become routine in U.S. without action: UWaterloo study
A new study out of the University of Waterloo is underlining how North American air…
Accused B.C. cop killer wants to be found mentally fit for trial, lawyer tells court
VANCOUVER — The lawyer for the man accused of killing of RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang…
EPA watchdog finds nation’s most contaminated sites are vulnerable to flooding, wildfires
WASHINGTON (AP) — About 100 of the nation’s most contaminated toxic waste sites are in…
A Florida hospital drops its lawsuit against a woman who refused to leave the facility
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida hospital has dropped its lawsuit seeking to evict a…
Transgender Quebecers face surgery delays, out-of-province patients get faster care
MONTREAL — Fraser Place says gender-affirming surgery will finally allow him to feel comfortable in…
Doctors want more women lifting weights. Experts say welcoming gyms and education would help
During her first year of college, Elisabeth Bradley was inspired to try weightlifting after she…
Electric bikes can be fast and dangerous. Here’s how to stay safe
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The 14-year-old was riding an electric bicycle at an estimated…
People ‘bathe’ in nature to get respite from chaotic news cycle
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — For two hours, Claire Jefferies wanted to get away from the…
Once a luxury for moms, doula care is going mainstream
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Shaquoiya Stewart held one of her 6-month-old twins on her lap…
A New Online Portal Will Allow a Deeper Dive Into Rural Tennessee
A new online dashboard will allow policymakers in Tennessee to move beyond superficial data and…
Global Fund disease czar warns of limits to shifting foreign aid to private capital
OTTAWA — The head of the world’s major funding mechanism for tackling infectious diseases says…
Indigenous services minister questioned about fire that killed toddler
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OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs from northern Ontario demanded answers Thursday from Indigenous Services Minister…
As her kidneys fail and time runs short, this activist fights to decriminalize euthanasia in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Samara Martínez has written countless letters to the illness that weakens…
Indian Health Service is digging out of decades-old construction backlog for medical buildings
SANTA ANA PUEBLO, N.M. (AP) — An empty lot between a fire station and a…
The clock is ticking for San Jose State to change its policy on a transgender athlete
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Trump administration gave San Jose State University 10 days to…
Means’ surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance
NEW YORK (AP) — Wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means’ nomination to be U.S. surgeon general…