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New gas-sniffing crisis grips Natuashish Innu: ‘They’re doing it on the street’
NATUASHISH, N.L. – Fifteen years after the Innu of Davis Inlet were moved to a…
Cholera outbreak in war-ravaged Yemen kills 124
SANAA, Yemen – The U.N. humanitarian co-ordinator in Yemen says a cholera outbreak has killed…
The Latest: More US firms believed hit by cyberattack
NEW YORK – The latest on the global extortion cyberattack that hit dozens of countries…
Drug tests at B.C. supervised injection site found 80% contained fentanyl
Almost 80 per cent of street drugs tested for fentanyl at a Vancouver safe injection…
Ontario-born filmmaker applies for non-binary birth certificate
TORONTO – An Ontario-born filmmaker who identifies as neither male nor female says the province…
Ontario Children’s Aid Societies call for inquest into aboriginal youth deaths
TORONTO – The Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies is joining a call for a…
Thieves steal vital diagnostic equipment from Greek hospital
ATHENS, Greece – Greek police are looking for thieves who stole vital medical diagnostic equipment…
Auditor calls out bad management at Freshwater Fish Marketing Corp.
OTTAWA – A federal Crown corporation with a history of bad management practices has drawn…
Senate moderates hold bipartisan health care talks
WASHINGTON – Moderate senators from both parties met Monday to explore whether they can work…
Report: Bullying persists in schools, sex assault reports up
WASHINGTON – One in every 5 middle and high school students has complained of being…
Gov’t report: Progress reducing US uninsured stalled in 2016
WASHINGTON – After five consecutive years of coverage gains, progress reducing the number of uninsured…
5 New York craft brewers invited to compete head-to-head
ALBANY, N.Y. – Five New York brewers have been invited to compete in the state’s…
2nd Ebola case confirmed among 20 suspected in Congo: WHO
KINSHASA, Congo – The World Health Organization says a second case of Ebola has been…
Cairo airport takes steps to stop cholera spread from Yemen
Cairo airport is introducing emergency measures, including quarantine, to prevent the spread of a cholera…
Spend more, tax the rich: UK’s Labour stakes election turf
LONDON – Britain’s main opposition Labour Party appealed to voters Tuesday with promises to increase…
Planting a natural dye garden can be easy and inexpensive
As interest in eco-friendly products and methods grows, it’s no surprise that many artists and…
About 120 computers at Universite de Montreal hit with WannaCry virus
MONTREAL – Universite de Montreal is monitoring its IT network after about 120 of the…
Study: Bullying persists in school, reports of sex crime up
WASHINGTON – One in every 5 middle and high school students has complained of being…
Ask Brianna: How can I take a vacation and not rack up debt?
“Ask Brianna” is a Q&A column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out.…
Michigan suspends doctor’s license in unsanitary liposuction
GLENN, Mich. – Michigan has suspended the license of a doctor who authorities said may…
A look at the life of Rona Ambrose, resigning her seat as Alberta MP next month
OTTAWA – Here’s a brief sketch of Rona Ambrose, who is stepping down next month…
Finance refused to release details on fossil fuel subsidies: auditor
OTTAWA – It’s nearly impossible to tell if the government is meeting a promise to…
School district pulls suicide book ‘Thirteen Reasons Why’
DENVER – As a Colorado community mourns the loss of seven students who recently killed…
School district pulls suicide book ‘Thirteen Reasons Why’
DENVER – As a Colorado community mourns the loss of seven students who recently killed…