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More Listeria infections reported amid outbreak linked to plant-based milk recall

More Listeria infections reported amid outbreak linked to plant-based milk recall

The Public Health Agency of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is reporting six additional cases of listeriosis linked to a national recall of plant-based milk beverages.
Inquest into death of First Nations woman hears evidence on lack of care

Inquest into death of First Nations woman hears evidence on lack of care

An inquest into the death of a First Nations woman is hearing testimony about the lack of adequate care provided to remote northern Ontario communities, with witnesses saying basic services are sorely lacking.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ toxic drug deaths down 9% in 2024, but six people continue to die each day

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ toxic drug deaths down 9% in 2024, but six people continue to die each day

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Coroners Service says the number of people who have died this year from toxic drug poisoning is down from 2023, but an average of six people are still dying every day from using illicit drugs.
Quebec government has only recouped about one-third of pandemic-era fines so far

Quebec government has only recouped about one-third of pandemic-era fines so far

MONTREAL — More than two years after Quebec lifted most of its COVID-era public health measures, the province has only recouped a little over one-third of the $68 million it issued in pandemic-related fines.

Robinson campaign calls North Carolina agency report on wife's nonprofit politically motivated

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A state review's findings of operating and administrative issues by a nonprofit owned by North Carolina Lt. Gov.

Massachusetts governor says there's nothing she can do to prevent 2 hospitals from closing

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts has agreed to provide about $30 million to help support the operations of six hospitals that Steward Health Care is trying to turn over to new owners after declaring bankruptcy earlier this year, according to court filings
How E. coli got in daycare meat loaf, sickening hundreds, may never be known: report

How E. coli got in daycare meat loaf, sickening hundreds, may never be known: report

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA — A report into a massive E. coli outbreak at Calgary child-care facilities that saw hundreds fall ill says it was likely tied to meat loaf at one meal, but how it got there can’t be determined for sure.
In New York, a ballot referendum meant to protect abortion may not use the word 'abortion'

In New York, a ballot referendum meant to protect abortion may not use the word 'abortion'

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A proposed amendment to New York’s Constitution that's intended to protect abortion rights might appear on the ballot this fall without any mention of the word “abortion.
Inquest explores challenges of remote health care after death of First Nations woman

Inquest explores challenges of remote health care after death of First Nations woman

A coroner's inquest into the death of a First Nations woman that opened Monday is expected to shed light on the challenges of delivering health care in remote communities. The inquest being held in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Trial canceled in North Dakota abortion ban lawsuit as judge ponders dismissal

Trial canceled in North Dakota abortion ban lawsuit as judge ponders dismissal

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A trial looming in a lawsuit challenging North Dakota's abortion ban was canceled Monday as the judge in the case weighs whether to throw out the lawsuit. It was not immediately clear why the trial was canceled.