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Ontario hospices call for more funding as costs, demands rise

Ontario hospices call for more funding as costs, demands rise

TORONTO — Cash-strapped hospices in Ontario say the province needs to boost their annual funding because cost increases that began at the start of the pandemic have not eased.
Mohawk Mothers, McGill reach deal to search for graves at site of former hospital

Mohawk Mothers, McGill reach deal to search for graves at site of former hospital

MONTREAL — McGill University and a group of Indigenous elders have reached a deal to search for the possibility of unmarked graves at the former site of a Montreal hospital, following a court ruling described as precedent setting.
The struggle to read: One third grader's winding journey

The struggle to read: One third grader's winding journey

Thomas snuggles under the covers with me at bedtime, warm and wiggly. It is our third tour through the “Harry Potter” series, and tonight is like so many others. I pause and ask him to read a few pages of the Dr.
Oregon secures 3-year supply of abortion-inducing medication

Oregon secures 3-year supply of abortion-inducing medication

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said Thursday she has directed the state to obtain a supply of the most commonly used abortion medication in the U.S. amid fears that a court ruling could restrict access to it .
Kansas governor vetoes 4 anti-trans bills as overrides loom

Kansas governor vetoes 4 anti-trans bills as overrides loom

TOPEKA, Kan.
Vancouver police promise upgrades to psychological testing following inquest

Vancouver police promise upgrades to psychological testing following inquest

Vancouver's police Chief Adam Palmer said he believes the department will get the funding required to implement the recommendations from a coroner's inquest into the suicide death of Const. Nicole Chan.
Edmonton pizza restaurant worker who was shot has setback in recovery: family

Edmonton pizza restaurant worker who was shot has setback in recovery: family

EDMONTON — A pizza restaurant employee, who was shot last month by the same teen police believe killed two officers days later, has suffered a setback in his recovery due to a suspected brain infection, his family says.
Wyoming abortion clinic opens despite arson, legal obstacles

Wyoming abortion clinic opens despite arson, legal obstacles

CHEYENNE, Wyo.
It will take more than money to fix health care: Canadian Medical Association

It will take more than money to fix health care: Canadian Medical Association

OTTAWA — The president of the Canadian Medical Association says the new health funding deal struck between provinces and the federal government represents the biggest nominal injection of cash into Canada's health system, but that won't be enough to

Transgender children, families sue Tennessee over care ban

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three transgender children and their parents sued Tennessee on Thursday over a new law that bans gender-affirming care for minors.