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Officials warn against misinformation as B.C. rolls out influenza, COVID-19 vaccines
British Columbia’s health minister says she is concerned about a “growing amount of misinformation and…
B.C. health authority proposes virtual care pilot program to keep small ERs open
LILLOOET — Virtual emergency care is being proposed for four communities in British Columbia’s Interior…
COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors
WASHINGTON (AP) — The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for…
Anti-science bills hit statehouses, stripping away public health protections built over a century
More than 420 anti-science bills attacking longstanding public health protections – vaccines, milk safety and…
Rustad denies raising mental health as an issue with MLA who quit Conservatives
British Columbia’s Opposition Leader says he “didn’t talk about mental health” as he discussed the…
Auditor finds gaps in federal government’s cybersecurity shield as threats multiply
OTTAWA — The federal auditor found “significant gaps” in the government’s cybersecurity services, monitoring efforts…
Trump hosts Senate Republicans at renovated White House as the shutdown drags into fourth week
WASHINGTON (AP) — Head Start programs for preschoolers are scrambling for federal funds. The federal…
Indigenous Services failing to improve critical First Nations services, audit says
OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty defended her department Tuesday after a damning auditor…
Takeaways from AP’s investigation on anti-science legislation in US statehouses
A wave of anti-science bills has been introduced in statehouses across America this year, pushed…
How AP tracked and analyzed anti-science legislation in US statehouses
To track and analyze the spread of anti-science legislation, The Associated Press examined more than…
Canada’s scientific study of oceans may be vulnerable to foreign adversaries: report
OTTAWA — Canadian ocean research is among the scientific fields that could be vulnerable to…
Biden completes a round of radiation therapy as part of his prostate cancer treatment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden on Monday completed a round of radiation therapy…
B.C. to add unpaid leave for ‘catastrophic’ illness, injury: Eby
The British Columbia government has proposed changes to the province’s Employment Standards Act to allow…
Edmonton Oilers’ anthem singer feeling ‘optimistic’ after leukemia diagnosis
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers’ anthem singer who became a fan favourite for belting out…
Congo’s last Ebola patient has been discharged, raising hopes that outbreak might be over
BULAPE, Congo (AP) — The World Health Organization announced that the last Ebola patient in…
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger spar over abortion in Virginia
PETERSBURG, Va. (AP) — Rae Pickett stepped onto Richell Hines’ front stoop wearing a pink…
With confidence and support from each other, more women are redefining baldness as beautiful
NEW YORK (AP) — “Being bald is sexy. It’s an attitude. It’s a luxury. It’s…
Planned 5-day strike at Kaiser Permanente health care facilities ends, with plans for further talks
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A planned five-day strike by thousands of registered nurses and other…
Eight-year-old shows his love for the Blue Jays with custom prosthetic eye
TORONTO — Eight-year-old Logan Dorna is cheering on the Blue Jays in their playoff run…
Report into Alberta Health Services contracts finds conflicts widely known
EDMONTON — A report into allegations of corruption in Alberta Health Services contracts says it…
Canada’s health ministers seek fixes to fentanyl crisis, access to pharmaceuticals
CALGARY — Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel and her provincial and territorial counterparts wrapped a…
Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits
Here’s a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going…
How to cook, freeze or pickle plant scraps instead of throwing them away
My beets were slow to grow this year, so I bought a bunch at the…
Health warning as unlicensed food businesses surge in B.C. garages and homes
Health authorities in British Columbia are urging people not to buy food from unlicensed businesses…