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Woman sues over residency requirement for assisted suicide

Woman sues over residency requirement for assisted suicide

A Connecticut woman with cancer sued Vermont on Thursday for allowing only its own residents to take advantage of a state law that lets people who are terminally ill end their own lives.
Ontario's monkeypox vaccination strategy should include the homeless, advocates say

Ontario's monkeypox vaccination strategy should include the homeless, advocates say

TORONTO — Some advocates say Ontario's expanded eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine should include people experiencing homelessness.
Many Canadian doctors struggle with burnout, depression and anxiety: survey

Many Canadian doctors struggle with burnout, depression and anxiety: survey

TORONTO — The well-being of physicians across Canada has significantly decreased with many doctors reporting poorer mental health than before the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey suggests.
Three more GOP-led states enact abortion 'trigger laws'

Three more GOP-led states enact abortion 'trigger laws'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three more Republican-led states banned almost all abortions this week as yet another slate of laws severely limiting the procedure took effect following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Tweaked COVID boosters close but how much will they help?

Tweaked COVID boosters close but how much will they help?

COVID-19 vaccines tweaked to better match today’s omicron threat are expected to roll out in a few weeks but still up in the air is how much benefit the booster shots will offer, who should get one -- and how soon.
Toronto Public Health reports one death after meningococcal disease outbreak

Toronto Public Health reports one death after meningococcal disease outbreak

TORONTO — One person has died in a Toronto outbreak of meningococcal disease, the city's public health unit said Thursday.

Abortion ruling prompts variety of reactions from states

The U.S. Supreme Court on June 24 overturned Roe v. Wade , the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion.
Schools should be proactive to prevent monkeypox spread on campus, say experts

Schools should be proactive to prevent monkeypox spread on campus, say experts

Canadian universities and colleges should be proactive to prevent monkeypox from spreading among students, say experts, warning that a lack of education could give the virus a chance to gain a foothold on campus.
Masks optional for students and staff returning to school in Prince Edward Island

Masks optional for students and staff returning to school in Prince Edward Island

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island is not requiring students or staff to wear masks in schools or on buses for the upcoming school year.
Five Manitobans who repeatedly broke limits on gatherings plan to appeal fines

Five Manitobans who repeatedly broke limits on gatherings plan to appeal fines

WINNIPEG — A judge has handed fines to five Manitobans who repeatedly violated COVID-19 pandemic public health orders over a period of months — even after they were given tickets for each offence.