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Canopy Growth CEO hopeful for cannabis reforms after U.S. midterms

Canopy Growth CEO hopeful for cannabis reforms after U.S. midterms

The head of Canopy Growth Corp. has high hopes for the U.S. Senate and potential cannabis legislation after Tuesday's midterm elections.
Ontario docs advise masks, vaccine catch-up ahead of anticipated tough viral season

Ontario docs advise masks, vaccine catch-up ahead of anticipated tough viral season

TORONTO — Ontarians are being advised to keep up with vaccinations and wear masks indoors as doctors warn of a worsening respiratory illness season that's hitting children – and the pediatric health system – particularly hard.
Panel looks at ways to detect COVID-19 at airports ahead of winter travel season

Panel looks at ways to detect COVID-19 at airports ahead of winter travel season

TORONTO — As the busy winter travel season approaches, researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence and surveillance technologies at Canada's airports to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
Ottawa kids' hospital opens second intensive care unit as viral admissions surge

Ottawa kids' hospital opens second intensive care unit as viral admissions surge

OTTAWA — An Ontario children's hospital has opened a second intensive care unit to treat what it says is an unprecedented number of critically ill babies and young children.
Quebec defends decision to cut inflation cheques and ask Ottawa for more health funds

Quebec defends decision to cut inflation cheques and ask Ottawa for more health funds

Quebec's decision to give most residents a second cash payment to help them deal with inflation isn't a reason for Ottawa to deny the province additional health-care funding, Finance Minister Eric Girard argued Wednesday.

Nova Scotia reports student death linked to suspected case of meningitis

HALIFAX — Public health officials in Nova Scotia are investigating a suspected case of meningococcal meningitis after the death of a university student in hospital on the weekend.
Mindfulness worked as well for anxiety as drug in study

Mindfulness worked as well for anxiety as drug in study

Mindfulness meditation worked as well as a standard drug for treating anxiety in the first head-to-head comparison.

WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization chief on Wednesday said a nearly 90% drop in recent COVID-19 deaths globally compared to nine months ago provides “cause for optimism,” but still urged vigilance against the pandemic as variants continue to
Kentucky, Michigan voters approve protecting abortion rights

Kentucky, Michigan voters approve protecting abortion rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in reliably red Kentucky rejected a ballot measure aimed at denying any state constitutional protections for abortion while voters in battleground Michigan enshrined abortion rights in their state's constitution — joining Dem
Abortion rights boosted with defeat of Kentucky amendment

Abortion rights boosted with defeat of Kentucky amendment

LOUISVILLE, Ky.
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