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Historic $32.5B tobacco proposal faces final test in series of hearings

Historic $32.5B tobacco proposal faces final test in series of hearings

TORONTO — A historic proposal that would see three major tobacco companies pay out billions to provinces and territories as well as former smokers across Canada is set to face its final test over the coming weeks. The proposed $32.
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Historic $32.5B tobacco proposal faces final test in series of hearings

Historic $32.5B tobacco proposal faces final test in series of hearings

TORONTO — A historic proposal that would see three major tobacco companies pay out billions to provinces and territories as well as former smokers across Canada is set to face its final test over the coming weeks. The proposed $32.
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Alberta doctors criticize provincial COVID-19 report as harmful 'anti-science'

Alberta doctors criticize provincial COVID-19 report as harmful 'anti-science'

EDMONTON — The organization representing Alberta physicians is calling out a government panel's COVID-19 report as “anti-science.” Dr.
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CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of an extended withdrawal

CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of an extended withdrawal

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. public health officials have been told to stop working with the World Health Organization, effective immediately. A U.S.
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Ontario court dismisses Charter challenge of law designed to free up hospital beds

Ontario court dismisses Charter challenge of law designed to free up hospital beds

An Ontario court has dismissed a Charter challenge of a controversial law that allows hospitals to place discharged patients into nursing homes they didn’t choose and charge those who refuse the transfer $400 per day to remain in a hospital bed.
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State lawmakers are pushing for vaccine exemptions even as childhood vaccination rates fall

State lawmakers are pushing for vaccine exemptions even as childhood vaccination rates fall

HARTFORD, Conn.
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A trial is underway on North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for kids

A trial is underway on North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for kids

BISMARCK, N.D.
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What to know about Trump's first executive actions on climate and environment

What to know about Trump's first executive actions on climate and environment

President Donald Trump's first week in office included a flurry of executive orders with implications for Earth's climate and environment.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr . has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable.
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Five years on, Chinese Canadians recall ridicule and racism over pandemic precautions

Five years on, Chinese Canadians recall ridicule and racism over pandemic precautions

VANCOUVER — In early 2020, Lili Wu was already "armed to the teeth" whenever she ventured to public places near her home in Port Coquitlam, B.C. — face mask, sanitizer, protective eyewear and gloves.
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