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Health funding talks end with no agreement as feds walk away, blaming premiers

Health funding talks end with no agreement as feds walk away, blaming premiers

VANCOUVER — Ministers who gathered for meetings to address the national health crisis left Tuesday without assurances of more funding from their federal counterpart, who blamed premiers for giving them "marching orders" to stop negotiating.
Health Minister Duclos says kids' painkiller supplies increasing, but not fast enough

Health Minister Duclos says kids' painkiller supplies increasing, but not fast enough

VANCOUVER — Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says supplies of children's painkillers are increasing rapidly, but not quickly enough to meet an expected winter surge in demand.
Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds confirms interest in buying Ottawa Senators

Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds confirms interest in buying Ottawa Senators

The rumours are true, Ryan Reynolds wants to buy the Ottawa Senators. Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon asked Reynolds directly if the Canadian movie star was interested in purchasing the NHL club. Reynolds was firm in his response on Monday night.
Parliamentary budget officer says climate change already costing economy billions

Parliamentary budget officer says climate change already costing economy billions

OTTAWA — The effects of climate change bit a $20-billion hole out of Canada's economy last year, parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux said Tuesday.
Is road salt killing B.C. salmon? Researchers launch five-year project to find out

Is road salt killing B.C. salmon? Researchers launch five-year project to find out

Over the next five years, a group of researchers will monitor salt levels in more than 20 streams in the Lower Mainland.
Reconciliation a 'call to action to all of us,' Jody Wilson-Raybould says in new book

Reconciliation a 'call to action to all of us,' Jody Wilson-Raybould says in new book

OTTAWA — Jody Wilson-Raybould says when governments make promises around reconciliation they must be willing to do the "real work" to see them achieved.
Indigenous languages, consultation among issues raised before Pope Francis's visit

Indigenous languages, consultation among issues raised before Pope Francis's visit

Before Pope Francis's arrival in Canada last July, federal officials flagged concerns about the level of consultation done with a First Nations community that was set to host him.
Cancer researchers tout better treatments, survival rates but concerns over equity

Cancer researchers tout better treatments, survival rates but concerns over equity

Cancer researchers say patients are living longer thanks to better detection and treatments, but they fear rising case numbers and gaps in data could undermine gains.
Provinces and territories need details on federal money for health care: minister

Provinces and territories need details on federal money for health care: minister

VANCOUVER — Canada's health ministers are hoping for "serious engagement" by the federal government after an announcement that it's ready to increase funding for health care, British Columbia's health minister says.
Health Canada says there's a shortage of some antibiotics used to treat children

Health Canada says there's a shortage of some antibiotics used to treat children

HALIFAX — Pharmacists are adapting treatment plans because some drug companies in Canada are reporting shortages of antibiotics commonly used to treat children.