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Critic calls out border bill’s proposed new cabinet powers on immigration
OTTAWA — An NDP critic says a provision in the federal government’s border security bill…
$60M donation will fund cardiovascular institute at Vancouver General Hospital
VANCOUVER — The head cardiologist at Vancouver General Hospital says a $60 million donation toward…
Utah judge rules a convicted killer with dementia is competent to be executed
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A convicted killer in Utah who developed dementia while on…
Infant born prematurely dies in southwestern Ontario after measles infection
TORONTO — An infant born prematurely and infected with measles has died in southwestern Ontario,…
Teva Canada brand Seasonale tablets recalled for extra placebo pills
Health Canada has issued a recall for a brand of birth control pills after some…
Will you be able to get a COVID-19 shot? Here’s what we know so far
Want a COVID-19 vaccination this fall? For many Americans, it’s not clear how easy it…
Two lots of birth control pills recalled because they contained too many placebos
TORONTO — Health Canada says a pharmaceutical company has recalled two lots of Seasonale birth…
‘Another universe of pain and suffering’: Patients allege neglectful obstetrical and gynecological care by Toronto doctor
TORONTO — Marie-Louise Fitrion says she was asleep in a hospital bed when she woke…
Immigration minister defends border bill’s restrictions on asylum claims
OTTAWA — Safeguards have been written into the government’s border bill to ensure civil rights…
Measles outbreaks in Michigan and Pennsylvania end, while Texas logs just 4 new cases
The U.S. logged 122 more cases of measles this week — but only four of…
Carney says he’ll ‘take note’ of opposition motion to table a spring economic update
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will “take note” of the successful opposition…
B.C. opening 18 long-term involuntary care beds in Metro Vancouver
The British Columbia government has created 18 new beds dedicated to long-term involuntary care at…
Ivory Coast announces cholera outbreak after 7 deaths
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Ivory Coast announced a cholera outbreak on Thursday, confirming seven…
Who’s in charge? CDC’s leadership ‘crisis’ apparent amid new COVID-19 vaccine guidance
WASHINGTON (AP) — There was a notable absence last week when U.S. Health and Human…
UN food agency appeals for $46 million to help 2 million Haitians facing severe hunger
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. food agency is appealing for $46 million for the…
Review of B.C. home-sharing program for adults with developmental disabilities
The British Columbia government is commissioning an independent review of the province’s home-share program, months…
Avoid new shoes and look after your mental health. How to be well at the Hajj
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that is required once…
B.C. ostrich farm calls for independent testing to prevent ‘unnecessary destruction’
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The operators of a British Columbia ostrich flock that’s facing…
Annual births fall to another record low in Japan as its population emergency deepens
TOKYO (AP) — The number of newborns in Japan is decreasing faster than projected, with…
B.C. primary care review underway, part of NDP’s confidence deal with Greens
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has launched a review of its primary health care…
Man charged with supplying explosive chemicals to bomber of Palm Springs fertility clinic
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal authorities arrested a man they say collaborated with the bomber…
Data capturing hot spots and burned acres show Canada wildfire season off to wild start
While images of wildfires capture their ferocity, data can provide insight into how bad a…
Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas hospital that repeatedly sent a woman who was bleeding and…
Air quality worsens in eastern US as Canadian wildfire smoke hangs over Midwest
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Smoke from Canadian wildfires worsened air quality in the eastern U.S.…