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Liz Weston: How losing Obamacare could cost you

Liz Weston: How losing Obamacare could cost you

If the Supreme Court throws out the Affordable Care Act, your finances and your future could pay the price. Retiring early or starting a business might become too hazardous if your access to health insurance isn’t guaranteed.
5 video games for kids to while away the fall hours - that parents might like, too

5 video games for kids to while away the fall hours - that parents might like, too

With winter weather approaching and our social options limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic, kids and teenagers might be tempted to fill their free time playing video games.
Study suggests Ontario could avoid hundreds of hep B infections with newborn vaccine

Study suggests Ontario could avoid hundreds of hep B infections with newborn vaccine

A new study is urging blanket hepatitis B vaccinations for Ontario newborns and better screening for pregnant women who may unknowingly spread the virus.
Health experts question Pence campaigning as essential work

Health experts question Pence campaigning as essential work

Health policy specialists questioned White House officials' claim that federal rules on essential workers allow Vice-President Mike Pence to continue to campaign and not quarantine himself after being exposed to the coronavirus.
Trudeau dodges questions on Trump, breaks down COVID Alert app on '22 Minutes'

Trudeau dodges questions on Trump, breaks down COVID Alert app on '22 Minutes'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau didn’t take the bait when asked to weigh in on the coming U.S. presidential election during a recent appearance on a prominent Canadian comedy television show.
Virus is pummeling Europe's eateries - and winter is coming

Virus is pummeling Europe's eateries - and winter is coming

HEIKRUIS, Belgium — As the Friday night dinner service began earlier this month at the De Viering restaurant outside Brussels, it seemed the owners' decision to move the operation into the spacious village church to comply with coronavirus rules was
India's festive season spawns fears of renewed virus surge

India's festive season spawns fears of renewed virus surge

NEW DELHI — Just weeks after India fully opened up from a harsh lockdown and began to modestly turn a corner by cutting new coronavirus infections by near half, a Hindu festival season is raising fears that a fresh surge could spoil the hard-won gain
'Brian's Song,' 'Roots,' 'Purple Rain' writer dies at 83

'Brian's Song,' 'Roots,' 'Purple Rain' writer dies at 83

LOS ANGELES — William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song” and “Roots” and the Prince film “Purple Rain,” has died. He was 83.
Fredericton Police say writer RM Vaughan found dead days after going missing

Fredericton Police say writer RM Vaughan found dead days after going missing

FREDERICTON — A Canadian writer and artist revered in Canada's LGBTQ arts scene has been found dead after going missing in his native New Brunswick earlier this month.
AstraZeneca, J&J resuming US tests of COVID-19 vaccines

AstraZeneca, J&J resuming US tests of COVID-19 vaccines

Two drugmakers announced Friday the resumption of U.S. testing of their COVID-19 vaccine candidates.
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