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Ending drug decriminalization won't save lives, B.C. minister says on anniversary

Ending drug decriminalization won't save lives, B.C. minister says on anniversary

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Mental Health and Addictions Minister Jennifer Whiteside says ending the province's three-year drug decriminalization project won't save "a single life," as the experiment comes under political pressure and the overdose
Manulife, Loblaw need to 'get the message' on competition following deal: minister

Manulife, Loblaw need to 'get the message' on competition following deal: minister

The federal minister in charge of promoting competition says he's concerned about a deal between Manulife Financial Corp. and Loblaw Cos. Ltd.
Activists renew push to repeal Kentucky's near-total abortion ban

Activists renew push to repeal Kentucky's near-total abortion ban

FRANKFORT, Ky.

6 activists convicted of illegally blocking abortion clinic in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee jury has convicted six anti-abortion protesters of violating federal laws after they blocked the entrance of a reproductive clinic outside Nashville nearly three years ago.
Ontario expands program to train long-term care staff

Ontario expands program to train long-term care staff

STRATFORD, ONTARIO — Ontario is extending a program that helps long-term care homes provide clinical placements for nursing and personal support worker students.
Camp Lejeune water contamination tied to a range of cancers, CDC study says

Camp Lejeune water contamination tied to a range of cancers, CDC study says

NEW YORK (AP) — Military personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1975 to 1985 had at least a 20% higher risk for a number of cancers than those stationed elsewhere, federal health officials said Wednesday in a long-awaited study about the North Caro
What director Molly McGlynn's deeply personal movie, "Fitting In," taught its stars

What director Molly McGlynn's deeply personal movie, "Fitting In," taught its stars

TORONTO — A lesson in self-care was not on Maddie Ziegler’s agenda when she arrived on the set of Canadian director Molly McGlynn’s semi-autobiographical movie “Fitting In.
Canada’s fertility rate hit all-time low in 2022, Statistics Canada says

Canada’s fertility rate hit all-time low in 2022, Statistics Canada says

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country’s fertility rate reached an all-time low of 1.33 children per woman in 2022. The federal agency says that's part of a downward trend that began in 2009.

Wisconsin governor signs legislative package aimed at expanding access to dental care

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a package of bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding access to dental care and addressing dental workforce shortages across the state into law Wednesday. U.S.
Biogen will stop selling its controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm

Biogen will stop selling its controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm

Biogen will stop selling its Alzheimer’s treatment Aduhelm , a drug once seen as a potential blockbuster that stumbled after its launch a few years ago.