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'Planned and deliberate': Crown says man in stabbing death knew what he was doing

'Planned and deliberate': Crown says man in stabbing death knew what he was doing

CALGARY — The prosecution says a Calgary man who fatally attacked and stabbed a woman three years ago says the accused knew exactly what he was doing.
Ontario sees sharpest rise in measles yet with 223 new infections since last week

Ontario sees sharpest rise in measles yet with 223 new infections since last week

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting its highest weekly increase in measles cases since its outbreak began with 223 new infections in the province over the past week, as opposition parties and some doctors call on the province to do more to address the pub
Overdose deaths in Kentucky dropped by nearly a third last year, Gov. Beshear says

Overdose deaths in Kentucky dropped by nearly a third last year, Gov. Beshear says

The number of overdose deaths in Kentucky last year dropped by 30.
'He stole our innocent child': Quebec daycare crash families relate heavy toll

'He stole our innocent child': Quebec daycare crash families relate heavy toll

LAVAL — The mother of a four-year-old boy killed when a city bus plowed into a Montreal-area daycare in 2023 told a courtroom on Thursday that the accused has left her family broken and angry.
Trump's health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care

Trump's health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care

President Donald Trump’s administration released a lengthy review of transgender health care on Thursday that advocates for a greater reliance on behavioral therapy rather than broad gender-affirming medical care for youths with gender dysphoria.
The US has nearly 900 measles cases, and 10 states have outbreaks. Here's what to know

The US has nearly 900 measles cases, and 10 states have outbreaks. Here's what to know

With one-fifth of states seeing active measles outbreaks , the U.S. is nearing 900 cases, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC's confirmed measles case count is 884, triple the amount seen in all of 2024.
Animal sedative medetomidine is showing up in the US illegal drug supply, CDC says

Animal sedative medetomidine is showing up in the US illegal drug supply, CDC says

NEW YORK (AP) — The animal sedative medetomidine is increasingly showing up in the U.S. illegal drug supply, according to three reports released Thursday.
New Brunswick premier sends Carney letter outlining priorities, wish list

New Brunswick premier sends Carney letter outlining priorities, wish list

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt has written to the newly elected prime minister calling for urgent action to develop national trade and resource corridors to provide an alternative to commerce with the United States.
Ontario eyes involuntary addiction treatment for people in jail, on parole, probation

Ontario eyes involuntary addiction treatment for people in jail, on parole, probation

TORONTO — Ontario is set to study how it can introduce involuntary addictions treatment for people involved in the correctional system, one of a slate of measures the government is planning as part of – or associated with – a large justice bill table
Here's what the Liberals promised for health care. But can they deliver?

Here's what the Liberals promised for health care. But can they deliver?

TORONTO — Until U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats to Canadian sovereignty came along, many thought health care would be a key issue in the federal election.
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