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Advocate says progress being made since B.C. child torture death, more work required

Advocate says progress being made since B.C. child torture death, more work required

British Columbia's representative for children and youth says some progress is being made to improve the child welfare system, but she's concerned "fiscal limitations" will prevent timely help from getting to those most in need.
Federal judge reverses rule that would have removed medical debt from credit reports

Federal judge reverses rule that would have removed medical debt from credit reports

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge in Texas removed a Biden-era finalized rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would have removed medical debt from credit reports. U.S.
Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks

Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks

While some organizations have published clear air quality thresholds or contingency protocols for wildfire smoke, FIFA's plans remain unclear less than a year out from the 2026 World Cup.
US appeals court upholds West Virginia restriction on abortion pill sales

US appeals court upholds West Virginia restriction on abortion pill sales

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld a lower court's decision to restrict abortion pill sales in West Virginia. A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S.
New Brunswick declares measles outbreak in south-central region

New Brunswick declares measles outbreak in south-central region

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick health officials say there are three confirmed and five probable cases of measles in the south-central region of the province. Dr. Kimberley Barker, regional medical officer of health for Sussex, N.B.
'It's distressing': Poor air quality can worsen pre-existing mental health challenges

'It's distressing': Poor air quality can worsen pre-existing mental health challenges

TORONTO — The poor air quality that has blanketed swaths of central and Western Canada is not only infiltrating the lungs, but also distressing the mind.
14 million children did not receive a single vaccine in 2024, UN estimates

14 million children did not receive a single vaccine in 2024, UN estimates

LONDON (AP) — More than 14 million children did not receive a single vaccine last year — about the same number as the year before — according to U.N. health officials. Nine countries accounted for more than half of those unprotected children.
Alberta surpasses U.S. in confirmed measles cases with more than 1,300 since March

Alberta surpasses U.S. in confirmed measles cases with more than 1,300 since March

EDMONTON — Alberta has surpassed the United States in confirmed measles cases, after 30 new cases were diagnosed over the weekend. The province reported Monday that it has seen 1,314 cases since the beginning of March. The U.S.
CFL will review its procotols regarding the updating of fans in weather delays

CFL will review its procotols regarding the updating of fans in weather delays

TORONTO — The CFL is reviewing how it updates fans during weather-related issues after poor air quality forced it to reschedule a regular-season game Friday night.
Federal Court says Canada acted 'unreasonably' in denying request to repair home

Federal Court says Canada acted 'unreasonably' in denying request to repair home

OTTAWA — The Federal Court says Indigenous Services Canada acted unreasonably to deny funding for mould removal in a house for two First Nations children with asthma under its Jordan's Principle program.