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Manitoba government puts up $72M to add beds to care home in east Winnipeg

Manitoba government puts up $72M to add beds to care home in east Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is spending $72 million to expand a personal care home in the Transcona area of Winnipeg.
Alberta NDP demands probe into allegations of sweeping corruption in health contracts

Alberta NDP demands probe into allegations of sweeping corruption in health contracts

EDMONTON — Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is calling for four investigations and for Premier Danielle Smith to answer questions on what he calls unprecedented allegations of high-level corruption into medical purchases and surgery contracts.
Devoted nap-takers explain the benefits of sleeping on the job

Devoted nap-takers explain the benefits of sleeping on the job

NEW YORK (AP) — They snooze in parking garages, on side streets before the afternoon school run, in nap pods rented by the hour or stretched out in bed while working from home.
B.C. addictions doctor resigns, placed on leave over unsanctioned overdose sites

B.C. addictions doctor resigns, placed on leave over unsanctioned overdose sites

A Vancouver Island doctor involved in setting up unsanctioned overdose prevention sites has resigned from her positions with Island Health, claiming she was placed on leave as punishment for her public advocacy work. Dr.
Workplace deaths rise slightly in Nova Scotia, says workers' compensation board

Workplace deaths rise slightly in Nova Scotia, says workers' compensation board

HALIFAX — The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia says there were 20 workplace deaths last year across the province, two more than the year before.
'Voice of the CDC' resumes publication, but experts worry about what they're not hearing

'Voice of the CDC' resumes publication, but experts worry about what they're not hearing

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal scientific publication on Thursday returned from a forced two-week hiatus with two papers examining the health effects of wildfires in Hawaii and California.
New Brunswick health platform hard to access for francophones: languages commissioner

New Brunswick health platform hard to access for francophones: languages commissioner

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's official languages commissioner says her office has received dozens of complaints from people who could not receive service in French on the province's eVisitNB health platform.

Providence and hospital doctors reach tentative agreement in Oregon's 27-day health care strike

PORTLAND, Ore.

Providence and hospital doctors reach tentative agreement in Oregon's 27-day health care strike

PORTLAND, Ore.
Devoted nap-takers explain the benefits of sleeping on the job

Devoted nap-takers explain the benefits of sleeping on the job

NEW YORK (AP) — They snooze in parking garages, on side streets before the afternoon school run, in nap pods rented by the hour or stretched out in bed while working from home.