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Non-binary Montrealer on hunger strike to get 'X' gender marker on Quebec health card

Non-binary Montrealer on hunger strike to get 'X' gender marker on Quebec health card

MONTREAL — On Monday morning, Alexe Frédéric Migneault packed a car with blankets and drove to Quebec City.
Several more children sickened by fruit pouches tainted with lead, FDA says

Several more children sickened by fruit pouches tainted with lead, FDA says

WASHINGTON (AP) — More children were apparently sickened by apple puree pouches recently recalled due to dangerous lead contamination , the Food and Drug Administration said.
Federal tax for mental health care a barrier for many Canadians: psychotherapist

Federal tax for mental health care a barrier for many Canadians: psychotherapist

The head of a group that represents psychotherapists and counsellors says Ottawa's plan to lift federal taxes on those services is a good start to addressing barriers to mental health support, but many people still can't afford to pay for care that s
Nova Scotia to use new radiotherapy technology in cancer treatment

Nova Scotia to use new radiotherapy technology in cancer treatment

HALIFAX — Cancer patients in Nova Scotia will soon be given access to a unique type of radiotherapy that health officials believe will transform the level of care of the disease in the province.
Quebec public sector strike: Unions see 'momentum' in talks on Day 2 of walkout

Quebec public sector strike: Unions see 'momentum' in talks on Day 2 of walkout

MONTREAL — Striking Quebec public sector unions said Wednesday they were hopeful a recently appointed conciliator will help advance contract negotiations with the government, but both sides accused each other of refusing to compromise.
Biden declares emergency over lead in water in US Virgin Islands

Biden declares emergency over lead in water in US Virgin Islands

President Joe Biden declared an emergency over lead-in-water contamination in the U.S. Virgin Islands earlier this week after tests on St.
Poland's new parliament debates reversing a ban on government funding for in vitro fertilization

Poland's new parliament debates reversing a ban on government funding for in vitro fertilization

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's new parliament on Wednesday began debating the reinstatement of government funding for in vitro fertilization as its first legislation following elections in which the conservative party that had banned it lost control
Authorities warn that fake HIV drugs are found in Kenya despite a crackdown on counterfeits

Authorities warn that fake HIV drugs are found in Kenya despite a crackdown on counterfeits

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan authorities issued a warning Wednesday about the sale of counterfeit HIV prevention drugs in the country, saying their "safety, quality and efficacy cannot be assured.
NFL disability program leaves retired Saints tight end hurting and angry

NFL disability program leaves retired Saints tight end hurting and angry

Boo Williams wakes up each morning not knowing how the pain will hit. It could be debilitating headaches that make it impossible to get out of bed. Sometimes the pain shoots down his neck. Through all of it, he's angry.
NFL disability program leaves retired Saints tight end hurting and angry

NFL disability program leaves retired Saints tight end hurting and angry

Boo Williams wakes up each morning not knowing how the pain will hit. It could be debilitating headaches that make it impossible to get out of bed. Sometimes the pain shoots down his neck. Through all of it, he’s angry.
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