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Federal government signs $3.1-billion health accord deal with Ontario

Federal government signs $3.1-billion health accord deal with Ontario

Ontario will spend $3.
Israel is holding up food for 1.1 million Palestinians in Gaza, the main UN aid agency there says

Israel is holding up food for 1.1 million Palestinians in Gaza, the main UN aid agency there says

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has imposed financial restrictions on the main U.N. agency providing aid in the Gaza Strip , a measure which prevented a shipment of food for 1.
Black bean dip recalled over possible Listeria, joins Mexican-style corn salad recall

Black bean dip recalled over possible Listeria, joins Mexican-style corn salad recall

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling Rojo's brand Black Bean 6 Layer dip due to possible Listeria contamination. The recall notice says the dips were sold in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Thousands of doctors in England to strike again as health likely to become a key UK election issue

Thousands of doctors in England to strike again as health likely to become a key UK election issue

LONDON (AP) — Thousands of doctors in the early years of their careers in England are to go on strike later this month for another five-day stretch as their long-standing pay dispute with the British government remains in stasis.
New York woman sentenced to probation and fines in COVID aid fraud schemes

New York woman sentenced to probation and fines in COVID aid fraud schemes

NEW YORK (AP) — A Brooklyn woman who pleaded guilty to fraud in connection with various pandemic-era relief schemes was sentenced Thursday to three years of probation and $650,000 in penalties.
Tobacco firm 'disappointed' in B.C. restriction on flavoured nicotine pouch sales

Tobacco firm 'disappointed' in B.C. restriction on flavoured nicotine pouch sales

MONTREAL — A major Canadian tobacco company says it is "extremely disappointed" by British Columbia's decision to move the sale of flavoured nicotine pouches behind pharmacy counters.
Aurora Cannabis buys Australian medical pot firm as losses continue

Aurora Cannabis buys Australian medical pot firm as losses continue

Aurora Cannabis Inc. bolstered its international presence Thursday with a deal to buy the 90 per cent of Australian medical cannabis company MedReleaf Australia it didn't already own.

Nevada jury awards $130M to 5 people who had liver damage after drinking bottled water

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada jury has awarded about $130 million in damages in a lawsuit filed by five people who suffered liver damage after drinking bottled water marketed by a Las Vegas-based company before the product was recalled from store shelves
Push to change national bar association's position on assisted dying expansion fails

Push to change national bar association's position on assisted dying expansion fails

OTTAWA — The Canadian Bar Association has voted to maintain its support for allowing people to seek a medically assisted death solely on the grounds of a mental disorder.
Belleville, Ont., declares state of emergency after rash of drug overdoses

Belleville, Ont., declares state of emergency after rash of drug overdoses

The southeastern Ontario city of Belleville has declared a state of emergency after a rash of overdoses over a 24-hour period that officials say highlight how the increasing use of opioids and other drugs affects smaller communities.