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2025 was the third warmest year on record. What does that mean in Canada?
This past year was the third warmest on record and stood on the cusp of…
Mattel adds an autistic Barbie to doll line devoted to showcasing diversity and inclusion
NEW YORK (AP) — Mattel Inc. is introducing an autistic Barbie on Monday as the…
Things to know about the High Seas Treaty as it takes effect
The world’s first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters took effect…
Tribunal upholds $10K fine for B.C. ostrich farm over failure to report sick birds
The Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal has upheld a $10,000 fine handed to the British Columbia…
Government’s use of Emergencies Act in 2022 was ‘unreasonable’: Court of Appeal
OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled it was unreasonable for the Liberal…
New research bolsters evidence that Tylenol doesn’t raise the risk of autism despite Trump’s claims
A new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase the…
B.C’s charity herring sale is back on. But hundreds of sea lions feasted first
RICHMOND — Victoria fisherman Bob Fraumeni is used to the challenges of the sea, having…
Confusion erupts in mental health and substance abuse programs as HHS cuts, then reinstates grants
NEW YORK (AP) — Elizabeth Woike was cautiously optimistic when she saw news reports that…
The debate that never ends: Washington’s constant health care fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — The president was barely a year into his administration when a health…
Final day to select ACA health plans arrives in most states, with no subsidy deal yet
NEW YORK (AP) — Thursday was the final day to select an Affordable Care Act…
B.C. to end drug decriminalization project, after ‘challenging’ three-year-experiment
British Columbia won’t be renewing its agreement with Health Canada that allowed for the decriminalization…
Democrat blasts HHS for creating confusion in cutting, then reinstating SAMHSA grants
NEW YORK (AP) — A top Democrat slammed the Trump administration late Wednesday for creating…
Researchers concerned after endangered whooping cranes test positive for bird flu
SASKATOON — A wildlife biologist says it’s deeply concerning that two dead members of a…
Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana’s push to extradite doctor accused of mailing abortion pills
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday he was blocking Louisiana’s attempt…
Public mistrust linked to drop in deceased donor organ donations and kidney transplants
WASHINGTON (AP) — Organ donations from the recently deceased dropped last year for the first…
B.C. settles prison solitary confinement lawsuit for $60 million
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has settled a class-action lawsuit for up to $60…
Quebec Premier François Legault to resign, won’t lead his party into fall election
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault announced on Wednesday he would resign after more than…
Female family doctors in Ontario spend more time with patients, make less money: study
TORONTO — A new study says female family doctors in Ontario spend more time with…
Trump administration restores federal funding for family planning after ACLU lawsuit
Reproductive rights advocates say they have dropped a legal challenge against the Trump administration for…
Why an Ontario couple is leading a court battle to change MAID in B.C.
OTTAWA — Gaye and Jim O’Neill have spent countless hours thinking about their daughter’s final…
Louisiana seeks California doctor’s extradition, testing the limits of shield laws
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana pushed Tuesday to extradite a California doctor accused of…
House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday…
Canucks say goalie Thatcher Demko expected to miss ‘a week or two’ with latest injury
VANCOUVER — The Canucks have sent all-star goalie Thatcher Demko back to Vancouver so medical…
Charter challenge of religious exemption to assisted dying law heads to court in B.C.
OTTAWA — The B.C. Supreme Court has begun hearing a case that questions whether faith-based…