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Saskatchewan NDP's Beck promises 800 health-care workers, safer hospital environments

Saskatchewan NDP's Beck promises 800 health-care workers, safer hospital environments

REGINA — Saskatchewan New Democratic Leader Carla Beck says she would hire 800 new front-line health-care workers over four years if her party wins the election on Oct. 28.
Protesters demand Kellogg remove artificial colors from Froot Loops and other cereals

Protesters demand Kellogg remove artificial colors from Froot Loops and other cereals

Dozens of people rallied outside the Michigan headquarters of WK Kellogg Co. Tuesday, demanding that the company remove artificial dyes from its breakfast cereals in the U.S.
Alberta to launch new primary care agency by next month in health overhaul

Alberta to launch new primary care agency by next month in health overhaul

The Alberta government continues to divvy up its provincial health authority, with the health minister saying the new agency responsible for primary care is expected to be up and running by November.
Walz unveils Harris' plan for rural voters as campaign looks to cut into Trump's edge

Walz unveils Harris' plan for rural voters as campaign looks to cut into Trump's edge

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday unveiled his ticket's plans to improve the lives of rural voters, as Vice President Kamala Harris looks to cut into former President Donald Trump's support.

Puerto Rico police investigate 8 deaths and about two dozen suspected fentanyl overdoses in one town

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — At least eight people have died in a town on Puerto Rico’s north coast in recent days after around two dozen suffered from suspected overdoses linked to drugs likely contaminated with fentanyl, police said Tuesday.

Michigan is paying $13M after shooter drill terrified psychiatric hospital for kids

DETROIT (AP) — A judge has approved a $13 million settlement in a lawsuit over an unannounced active shooter drill at a Michigan psychiatric hospital for children, an event that terrified kids and staff and caused them to scramble for cover, text fam
Experts urge streamlined, more compassionate miscarriage care in Canada

Experts urge streamlined, more compassionate miscarriage care in Canada

Rana Van Tuyl was about 12 weeks pregnant when she got devastating news at her ultrasound appointment in December 2020. Her fetus’s heartbeat had stopped. “We were both shattered,” says Van Tuyl, who lives in Nanaimo, B.C., with her partner.
USDA launches an internal investigation into the deadly Boar's Head outbreak

USDA launches an internal investigation into the deadly Boar's Head outbreak

U.S. Agriculture Department officials have launched an internal investigation into how the agency handled reports of serious problems at a Boar's Head deli meat plant tied to a deadly listeria outbreak, a lawmaker said Tuesday. Sen.
Walz to unveil Harris' plan for rural voters as campaign looks to cut into Trump's edge

Walz to unveil Harris' plan for rural voters as campaign looks to cut into Trump's edge

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday will unveil his ticket's plans to improve the lives of rural voters, as Vice President Kamala Harris looks to cut into former President Donald Trump's support.
Florida government finds fault with abortion ballot measure over ads and petitions

Florida government finds fault with abortion ballot measure over ads and petitions

Florida's government is finding fault on multiple fronts with an abortion rights ballot measure that Gov. Ron DeSantis opposes.
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