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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…