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U.S. billionaire tells why he’s helping fund court fight to stop B.C. ostrich cull
A New York billionaire who is an avid supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump says…
As provinces set to get smoking lawsuit cash, advocates seek more mitigation efforts
MONTREAL — Anti-smoking advocates urged the provinces and territories to use money from a historic…
FACT FOCUS: Rural hospitals are expected to lose money from Trump’s bill, despite RFK Jr.’s promise
Rural hospitals are preparing to lose billions of dollars from President Donald Trump’s signature tax…
Workout substances can be harmful to some adolescents, survey of pediatricians says
TORONTO — Researchers say pediatricians, family doctors and parents need to learn more about what…
Denmark and Greenland apologize for painful legacy of forced Inuit contraception
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark and Greenland on Wednesday officially apologized for their roles in…
These colleges are welcoming pets in dorms to reduce students’ stress and anxiety
Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students…
Photos of pets in dorms: Colleges are welcoming animals to help students feel at home
Sophie Nocera, a senior at Eckerd College, lives on the campus of the liberal arts…
Takeaways from AP’s reporting on Venezuelans’ daily struggles to access food
CORO, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans are familiar with hardship — they have lived under a…
PHOTO ESSAY: Millions of Venezuelans struggle with food insecurity
CORO, Venezuela (AP) — Millions of Venezuelans are struggling to access food as the country…
For many families, every meal is a struggle in Venezuela’s economic crisis
CORO, Venezuela (AP) — Alnilys Chirino’s tiny fridge and pantry are almost empty — a…
Canada’s new sport guardian awaits commission report on abuse and maltreatment
Canada’s new safe sport warden hopes the Future of Sport in Canada Commission’s first report…
The 189 Palestinian journalists killed in the war in Gaza endured hunger and grief
Since the war began in Gaza, 189 Palestinian journalists have been killed, according to the…
‘Just shoot me’: Calgarian fighting in Ukraine in painful recovery after drone attack
KYIV — A 23-year-old Calgary man who has been fighting for Ukraine faces a painful…
Pregnancy has become a nightmare for many women in Nigeria’s conflict-hit north
KONDUGA, Nigeria (AP) — Aisha Muhammed was in the third trimester of her pregnancy when…
Photos show Nigeria’s maternal crisis as militants return and US aid dries up
KONDUGA, Nigeria (AP) — In Nigeria, more women die giving birth than anywhere else in…
Gardening’s hidden benefits: How digging in the dirt could bolster mental wellbeing
If you spend any time gardening, you probably understand what I mean when I say…
Dr. Oz says B.C. ostriches may have valuable avian flu secrets and should be saved
Celebrity doctor-turned-U.S. health official Mehmet Oz says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s order to cull…
Maine clinics denied Medicaid funds during lawsuit after Trump cuts to abortion providers
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A network of clinics in Maine will not resume getting Medicaid…
Indonesia launches a measles vaccination campaign after 17 die in an outbreak
SUMENEP, Indonesia (AP) — Hundreds of children in Indonesia lined up for free measles shots…
Longtime CFL scout Craig Smith dies at the age of 69
REGINA — Craig Smith, a longtime CFL scout, has died. He was 69 years old.…
South Africa’s most vulnerable struggle to find HIV medication after US aid cuts
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — On a warm evening in Johannesburg, the news spread like wildfire among…
Advocates against HIV criminalization decry Carney silence on reform Trudeau promised
OTTAWA — HIV activists say there is mounting frustration in communities affected by the virus,…
Settlement reached in national class-action lawsuit over drug Rexulti: law firm
MONTREAL — Lawyers involved in a class-action lawsuit over the drug Rexulti say a $4.75…
Doctors want women to know the nuanced reality of hormone therapy for menopause
Menopause can usher in a host of disruptive symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats and…