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Ottawa kids' hospital opens second intensive care unit as viral admissions surge

Ottawa kids' hospital opens second intensive care unit as viral admissions surge

OTTAWA 鈥 An Ontario children's hospital has opened a second intensive care unit to treat what it says is an unprecedented number of critically ill babies and young children.
Quebec defends decision to cut inflation cheques and ask Ottawa for more health funds

Quebec defends decision to cut inflation cheques and ask Ottawa for more health funds

Quebec's decision to give most residents a second cash payment to help them deal with inflation isn't a reason for Ottawa to deny the province additional health-care funding, Finance Minister Eric Girard argued Wednesday.

Nova Scotia reports student death linked to suspected case of meningitis

HALIFAX 鈥 Public health officials in Nova Scotia are investigating a suspected case of meningococcal meningitis after the death of a university student in hospital on the weekend.
Mindfulness worked as well for anxiety as drug in study

Mindfulness worked as well for anxiety as drug in study

Mindfulness meditation worked as well as a standard drug for treating anxiety in the first head-to-head comparison.

WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February

GENEVA (AP) 鈥 The World Health Organization chief on Wednesday said a nearly 90% drop in recent COVID-19 deaths globally compared to nine months ago provides 鈥渃ause for optimism,鈥 but still urged vigilance against the pandemic as variants continue to
Kentucky, Michigan voters approve protecting abortion rights

Kentucky, Michigan voters approve protecting abortion rights

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥 Voters in reliably red Kentucky rejected a ballot measure aimed at denying any state constitutional protections for abortion while voters in battleground Michigan enshrined abortion rights in their state's constitution 鈥 joining Dem
Abortion rights boosted with defeat of Kentucky amendment

Abortion rights boosted with defeat of Kentucky amendment

LOUISVILLE, Ky.
Frustration, anxiety persist as Liberals claim success on wait times for veterans

Frustration, anxiety persist as Liberals claim success on wait times for veterans

OTTAWA 鈥 When Stephen LaSalle first injured his foot in a military training exercise, he had only heard the stories about what it was like to deal with Veterans Affairs sa国际传媒.
Hacker releases Australian health insurer's customer data

Hacker releases Australian health insurer's customer data

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) 鈥 Client data from Medibank, Australia's largest health insurer, was released by an extortionist on Wednesday, including details of HIV diagnoses and drug abuse treatments, after the company refused to pay a ransom for the pe
Democrat or Republican, sa国际传媒 will work with Congress after midterms: Trudeau

Democrat or Republican, sa国际传媒 will work with Congress after midterms: Trudeau

WASHINGTON 鈥 Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan governor and Joe Biden ally behind the effort to shut down sa国际传媒's cross-border Line 5 pipeline, was re-elected Tuesday in midterm elections that showcased a surprising degree of Democratic resilience.