Health

Jury in Coutts murder-conspiracy trial expected to begin deliberations this week

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A story of femmes fatales, government conspiracies, the devil, and an armed invasion leading to a dystopian future has been playing out for seven weeks in a Lethbridge courtroom. This week, jurors in Lethbridge, Alta.

Jul 28, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

After years of fighting Iowa's strict abortion law, clinics also prepared to follow it

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa's law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy goes into effect Monday, a drastic change that enrages — but doesn't surprise — Sarah Traxler.

Jul 27, 2024 9:29 PM Read more >

Protesters, advocates worry Quebec is complicating access to health care in English

MONTREAL — Several dozen protesters gathered in front of a Montreal hospital on Saturday afternoon to protest Quebec’s French language reform law as anxieties deepen over the ability to access health-care services in languages other than French.

Jul 27, 2024 3:38 PM Read more >

Ontario expanding access to RSV vaccines for young children, pregnant women

TORONTO — Ontario is doubling the number of children eligible for vaccination against a virus that can make young kids very sick.

Jul 27, 2024 11:01 AM Read more >

Quebec police arrest suspect after pedestrian killed in alleged hit and run

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police are investigating a fatal hit and run that took place early on Saturday morning near Mont-Tremblant, Que, in the Laurentians region of the province.

Jul 27, 2024 8:06 AM Read more >

Judge strikes down a North Carolina abortion restriction but upholds another

RALEIGH, N.C.

Jul 26, 2024 10:26 PM Read more >

Arizona judge rejects wording for a state abortion ballot measure. Republicans plan to appeal

PHOENIX (AP) — A judge on Friday rejected an effort by GOP lawmakers to use the term “unborn human being” to refer to a fetus in the pamphlet that Arizona voters would use to weigh a ballot measure that would expand abortion access in the state.

Jul 26, 2024 10:22 PM Read more >

North Carolina regulators say nonprofit run by lieutenant governor's wife owes the state $132K

RALEIGH. N.C. (AP) — North Carolina state regulators now declare a nonprofit run by the wife of North Carolina Lt. Gov.

Jul 26, 2024 7:41 PM Read more >

Travel-related case of measles confirmed in Moncton area

FREDERICTON — A case of the measles has been confirmed in New Brunswick.

Jul 26, 2024 6:53 PM Read more >

Canadian Taylor Pendrith leads 3M Open, pursues second win of the year

BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Taylor Pendrith shot a 7-under 64 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead over Matt NeSmith into the weekend in the 3M Open.

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