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Another case of E. coli at Calgary daycare, but officials say no link to outbreak

Another case of E. coli at Calgary daycare, but officials say no link to outbreak

CALGARY — Another child at a Calgary daycare has tested positive for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, a month after an outbreak that infected hundreds at numerous child-care facilities started.

Seattle to pay nearly $2M after man dies of a heart attack at address wrongly on 911 blacklist

SEATTLE (AP) — The city of Seattle will pay $1.86 million to the family of a man who died of a heart attack after a caution note attached to his address delayed medics' response.
US announces sweeping action against Chinese fentanyl supply chain producers

US announces sweeping action against Chinese fentanyl supply chain producers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration took aim Tuesday at the fentanyl trafficking threat, announcing a series of indictments and sanctions against Chinese companies and executives blamed for importing the chemicals used to make the deadly drug.
Cowboy Junkies postpone tour dates after COVID-19 outbreak in band

Cowboy Junkies postpone tour dates after COVID-19 outbreak in band

TORONTO — Alternative country band Cowboy Junkies say they're postponing the remainder of their Ontario concert tour after an outbreak of COVID-19 within the band.
Court reviews gun-carry restrictions under health order in New Mexico, as states explore options

Court reviews gun-carry restrictions under health order in New Mexico, as states explore options

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
Many states are expanding their Medicaid programs to provide dental care to their poorest residents

Many states are expanding their Medicaid programs to provide dental care to their poorest residents

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — For months, Carlton Clemons endured crippling pain from a rotting wisdom tooth. He couldn’t sleep, barely ate and relied on painkillers to get by.
Ontario Pharmacists Association says ability to prescribe birth control should be next

Ontario Pharmacists Association says ability to prescribe birth control should be next

TORONTO — Pharmacists in Ontario can now diagnose and treat 19 common ailments but they still can't prescribe birth control or emergency contraception.
US adds another option for fall COVID vaccination with updated Novavax shots

US adds another option for fall COVID vaccination with updated Novavax shots

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized another option for fall COVID-19 vaccination, updated shots made by Novavax.
Ontario Pharmacists Association says ability to prescribe birth control should be next

Ontario Pharmacists Association says ability to prescribe birth control should be next

TORONTO — Pharmacists in Ontario can now diagnose and treat 19 common ailments but they still can't prescribe birth control or emergency contraception.
MK-ULTRA mind-control experiments: Quebec high court says U.S. has immunity in Canada

MK-ULTRA mind-control experiments: Quebec high court says U.S. has immunity in Canada

MONTREAL — The United States government cannot be sued in Canada for its alleged role in infamous brainwashing experiments at a Montreal psychiatric hospital, Quebec's Court of Appeal ruled this week.
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