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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.
Advocates disappointed by Ontario government plan to bypass LTC bill public hearings

Advocates disappointed by Ontario government plan to bypass LTC bill public hearings

TORONTO — Long-term care and seniors' advocates say they are disappointed Ontario's Progressive Conservative government is planning to bypass public hearings for long-term care legislation that allows hospital patients awaiting long-term care to be t
Nova Scotia looking to fast-track licensing process for Ukrainian health workers

Nova Scotia looking to fast-track licensing process for Ukrainian health workers

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is mounting an effort to make the often daunting process of getting medically qualified less strenuous for Ukrainian health workers who fled the war with Russia and are looking to work in the province’s health-care system.
Housing for drug users with mental health issues to be offered in Nanaimo

Housing for drug users with mental health issues to be offered in Nanaimo

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