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Some emergency departments installing AI weapons detection amid rising violence

Some emergency departments installing AI weapons detection amid rising violence

TORONTO — London Health Sciences Centre is the latest Canadian hospital to install a weapons detection system in its emergency department as health-care workers across the country continue to grapple with increasing violence.
A 6-hour morning routine? First, try a few simple habits to start your day

A 6-hour morning routine? First, try a few simple habits to start your day

Starting with brushing his teeth before 4 a.m.
Pakistan begins 2nd anti-polio vaccination campaign of the year to protect millions of children

Pakistan begins 2nd anti-polio vaccination campaign of the year to protect millions of children

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan began Monday a weeklong second nationwide vaccination campaign aimed at protecting 45 million children from polio, officials said.
A horse therapy program in Namibia brings joy to children with learning disabilities

A horse therapy program in Namibia brings joy to children with learning disabilities

WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Susan de Meyer's horses have different effects on different children. Hyperactive kids learn to be a little quieter around them while nonverbal children are moved to communicate and to bond with them.
Neskantaga First Nation asks governments to respond to state of emergency after flood

Neskantaga First Nation asks governments to respond to state of emergency after flood

NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION, ONT.
Israeli probe into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza finds 'professional failures'

Israeli probe into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza finds 'professional failures'

JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli investigation into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics last month in Gaza by Israeli forces said Sunday it found a chain of “professional failures” and a deputy commander has been fired.
Police say two people airlifted to hospital after 'serious' crash in Abbotsford, B.C.

Police say two people airlifted to hospital after 'serious' crash in Abbotsford, B.C.

ABBOTSFORD — Police in British Columbia's Lower Mainland say two people were airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries Sunday after a crash involving two vehicles.
More pharmacies offer to speed prescription deliveries to customers

More pharmacies offer to speed prescription deliveries to customers

America’s two largest retailers want to deliver prescriptions to your doorstep in as little as a few hours. Amazon and Walmart are undergoing national expansions in same-day prescription deliveries.
Frozen pastries recalled in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba and N.S.: CFIA

Frozen pastries recalled in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba and N.S.: CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers across multiple provinces that two brands of frozen pastries have been recalled due to salmonella concerns. The federal authority says Sweet Cream brand and D. Effe T.
Quebec says no special recruitment measures to attract U.S. doctors, researchers

Quebec says no special recruitment measures to attract U.S. doctors, researchers

MONTREAL — Quebec doesn't plan to create any special measures to attract United States-based physicians and researchers — even as other provinces are moving to capitalize on those professionals seeking to flee over mass government layoffs and deeps c