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Specialist wait lists for B.C. patients grow to 1.2 million people: doctors groups

Specialist wait lists for B.C. patients grow to 1.2 million people: doctors groups

VANCOUVER — Two doctors groups in British Columbia say there is a "wait-list crisis" for specialists that is severely compromising the health and well-being of residents.
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Protesters at Newfoundland's largest jail demand care for inmate said to be in crisis

Protesters at Newfoundland's largest jail demand care for inmate said to be in crisis

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — About two dozen people chanted and waved signs outside Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest jail today, demanding better care for inmates with addictions and mental health problems.
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Alberta doctors warn obstetrician-gynecologist shortage could mean more preemies

Alberta doctors warn obstetrician-gynecologist shortage could mean more preemies

EDMONTON — The group representing Alberta doctors says a shortage of obstetrician-gynecologists in rural and urban areas could mean more babies are being born premature and could have ongoing health issues.
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Pauses on US foreign aid and other grants send funders and nonprofits scrambling

Pauses on US foreign aid and other grants send funders and nonprofits scrambling

NEW YORK (AP) — Freezing foreign aid . Withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement . Prohibiting nonprofits that receive U.S. foreign aid from providing abortions .
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a contentious confirmation hearing to be the nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Pauses on U.S. foreign aid and local grants send funders and nonprofits scrambling

Pauses on U.S. foreign aid and local grants send funders and nonprofits scrambling

NEW YORK (AP) — Freezing foreign aid . Withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement . Prohibiting nonprofits that receive U.S. foreign aid from providing abortions .
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NDP urges action on pharmacare, dental care as health ministers meet in Halifax

NDP urges action on pharmacare, dental care as health ministers meet in Halifax

OTTAWA — Canada's provincial and territorial health ministers are meeting with their federal counterpart in Halifax this week, and the New Democrats are urging them to ink pharmacare deals.
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Invictus Games 2025 medals unveiled in Vancouver

Invictus Games 2025 medals unveiled in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Organizers of the 2025 Invictus Games, which kick off next weekend in Vancouver, have unveiled the medals that will be awarded to athletes over the nine days of competition.
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Canadiens recall defenceman Jayden Struble after Kaiden Guhle's injury

Canadiens recall defenceman Jayden Struble after Kaiden Guhle's injury

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens recalled defenceman Jayden Struble from the American Hockey League on Wednesday after Kaiden Guhle's worrisome injury.
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What US adults think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his views on vaccines, fluoride and raw milk

What US adults think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his views on vaccines, fluoride and raw milk

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine advocacy is outside the mainstream. His previous statements on abortion could alienate Republicans.
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