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Ontario to add 400 new primary care providers to deal with staffing shortage

Ontario is investing $110 million in an effort to connect more than 300,000 people to primary care teams, Health Minister Sylvia Jones said Thursday.
Newest COVID shots are 54% effective in preventing symptoms, CDC finds

Newest COVID shots are 54% effective in preventing symptoms, CDC finds

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest versions of COVID-19 vaccines were 54% effective at preventing symptomatic infection in adults, according to the first U.S. study to assess how well the shots work.
It's called 'cozy cardio.' In a world seeking comfort, some see a happier mode of exercise

It's called 'cozy cardio.' In a world seeking comfort, some see a happier mode of exercise

Political polarization. Economic struggles. Inequity. Climate change. War. In an often-bruising world, you can hardly blame people for seeking out ways to cushion themselves.
Deadly school bus crash in Ohio yields safety, training guidance - but no seat belt mandate

Deadly school bus crash in Ohio yields safety, training guidance - but no seat belt mandate

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After a deadly school bus crash last summer, a task force convened by Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recommended Wednesday more training, driver benefits and safety features — but not a seat belt mandate.
Lower Sunshine Coast alcohol purchases exceed provincial average

Lower Sunshine Coast alcohol purchases exceed provincial average

Statistics from Vancouver Coastal Health for 2022 showed per capita alcohol sales volumes averaging 15 litres per person locally. Province-wide that figure was at 10 litres.
Live updates | South Africa alleges Israel is ignoring court ruling as more are killed in north Gaza

Live updates | South Africa alleges Israel is ignoring court ruling as more are killed in north Gaza

South Africa’s foreign minister alleged Israel is ignoring the ruling by the United Nations’ top court last week, which ordered Israel to do all it can to prevent death, by killing hundreds more civilians in a matter of days in Gaza.
Alberta to require parental consent for name, pronoun changes in schools

Alberta to require parental consent for name, pronoun changes in schools

Premier Danielle Smith has announced a raft of changes affecting transgender Albertans, including requiring parental consent for students 15 and under who want to change their names or pronouns at school.
EBay will pay $59 million settlement over pill presses sold online as US undergoes overdose epidemic

EBay will pay $59 million settlement over pill presses sold online as US undergoes overdose epidemic

WASHINGTON (AP) — The e-commerce giant eBay will pay $59 million in a settlement with the Justice Department over thousands of pill press machines sold on the platform, the Justice Department said Wednesday.
A list of Alberta's new policies on gender and sexuality

A list of Alberta's new policies on gender and sexuality

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has posted a video to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, announcing several new policies and guidelines dealing with gender and sexuality.
Dentists, hygienists still in the dark on details of federal dental-care plan

Dentists, hygienists still in the dark on details of federal dental-care plan

OTTAWA — With just months to go before patients can start making appointments, dentists, hygienists and other dental-care providers are still waiting for crucial details about how the federal government's new dental-care plan will work and how much t