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Singer Cliff Richard says he has been treated for prostate cancer
LONDON (AP) — British pop star Cliff Richard said Monday he has been given the…
There’s a happiness gap between young people in Quebec and in the rest of Canada
MONTREAL — Joshua Bujold, an upbeat psychology student in his first semester at Montreal’s Dawson…
Young Canadians tell of their generations’ challenges and hopes
The Canadian Press has been speaking with young people across the country about challenges facing…
Pakistan begins last anti-polio vaccination drive of the year after surge in new cases
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani authorities on Monday launched the final nationwide anti-polio vaccination campaign of…
Gaza amputees struggle to rebuild lives as the enclave faces shortages of prosthetic limbs
NUSEIRAT, Gaza Strip (AP) — Sitting in her wheelchair, Haneen al-Mabhouh dreams of rebuilding her…
B.C. guidance on youth involuntary care criticized by two independent officers
VICTORIA — Two independent provincial officers in British Columbia have separately criticized a recent decision…
Exploding nitrous oxide canisters no laughing matter for garbage collection
VANCOUVER — Canisters of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, sold under the guise…
Dentists decry being left in the dark about federal dental insurance plan
OTTAWA – Canadian dentists are demanding details on Ottawa’s soon-to-be announced federal dental insurance plan…
Speaker Johnson unveils health care plan as divided Republicans scramble for alternative
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate failed to get anywhere on the health care issue this…
King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III said Friday that early diagnosis and treatment will allow…
Illinois becomes 12th state to provide medically assisted suicide for the terminally ill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois residents with terminal illnesses may choose to end their lives…
Florida plows ahead with push to roll back certain vaccine mandates for schoolchildren
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida officials are plowing ahead with a proposal to…
Attacks by insurgents in Mozambique are compounding a displacement crisis, especially for children
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Jihadist insurgents in northern Mozambique have launched new attacks…
Inside the Ring of Fire: A tale of two First Nations and a road that could change everything
WEBEQUIE AND NESKANTAGA FIRST NATIONS — This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. —…
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax…