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French Jewish groups set up a hotline for people in the community traumatized by Israel-Hamas war

French Jewish groups set up a hotline for people in the community traumatized by Israel-Hamas war

PARIS (AP) — French Jewish groups have set up a helpline to provide support to people in the community traumatized by the latest Israel-Hamas war — from families who have lost loved ones in the Middle East to parents anxious about their children’s re

Yuxiang Aquatic brand oyster, shrimp and shrimp balls with cheese recalled

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for several types of Yuxiang Aquatic seafood balls because the products contain potential allergens not listed on their labels.

Prison officer union against needle exchange after B.C. inmate overdose death

AGASSIZ, B.C. — The union representing prison officers says its members are concerned about the safety of staff and inmates over a needle exchange program proposed by the Correctional Service.
Most New Mexico families with infants exposed to drugs skip subsidized treatment, study says

Most New Mexico families with infants exposed to drugs skip subsidized treatment, study says

SANTA FE, N.M.
Parks Canada says whirling disease could 'decimate' fish, urges B.C. closure respect

Parks Canada says whirling disease could 'decimate' fish, urges B.C. closure respect

VANCOUVER — Parks Canada officials said they're closely watching lakes and rivers in Kootenay and Yoho national parks for a parasite that could "decimate" as much as 90 per cent of young trout and salmon.
COVID-19 treatments to enter the market with a hefty price tag

COVID-19 treatments to enter the market with a hefty price tag

WASHINGTON (AP) — The COVID-19 treatments millions of Americans have taken for free from the federal government will enter the private market next week with a hefty price tag.
A list of facts about whirling disease found in some national park waterways in B.C.

A list of facts about whirling disease found in some national park waterways in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Parks Canada officials have shut down waterbodies in British Columbia's Yoho and Kootenay national parks after the discovery of whirling disease.
Ontario plans to expand midwives' prescribing power

Ontario plans to expand midwives' prescribing power

TORONTO — Ontario is planning to expand the list of drugs that midwives can prescribe and administer, including allowing them to prescribe birth control.
A new cure for sickle cell disease may be coming. Health advisers will review it next week

A new cure for sickle cell disease may be coming. Health advisers will review it next week

The only cure for painful sickle cell disease today is a bone marrow transplant. But soon there may be a new cure that attacks the disorder at its genetic source.
Abortion restrictions in Russia spark outrage as the country takes a conservative turn

Abortion restrictions in Russia spark outrage as the country takes a conservative turn

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Despite its last-minute scheduling, the meeting at a bookstore in Russia’s westernmost city of Kaliningrad still drew about 60 people, with many outraged by a lawmaker’s efforts to ban abortions in local private clinics.