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Environment Canada issues widespread warnings as intense heat wave settles over B.C.

Environment Canada issues widespread warnings as intense heat wave settles over B.C.

VANCOUVER — More than two dozen regions in British Columbia are under warnings as a heat wave expected to push temperatures into the low 40s in the coming days settles over much of the province.
Calgary easing outdoor water restrictions, re-opening public pools

Calgary easing outdoor water restrictions, re-opening public pools

CALGARY — Calgary is easing some outdoor water restrictions after a major water main break last month triggered a local state of emergency and forced officials to curtail water use in the city.
Doctors excited about targeted prostate cancer therapy, but can't prescribe it yet

Doctors excited about targeted prostate cancer therapy, but can't prescribe it yet

Dale Cousins was thrilled when he saw his body scans from before and after a new prostate cancer treatment. "(The doctor) said, 'Do you see any difference?'" the 79-year-old from Petrolia, Ont., recalled.
Downtown Eastside social housing project expands to four lots, with health services

Downtown Eastside social housing project expands to four lots, with health services

VANCOUVER — A housing project in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside is being expanded from one city lot to four and will include community health and social services. B.C.
Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024? Arkansas organizers aim to join the list

Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024? Arkansas organizers aim to join the list

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Organizers of an effort to scale back Arkansas' abortion ban said they have more than enough signatures to try to put their proposal before voters in November's election.
Man dead after shooting partner in Woodstock, Ont.; police investigating

Man dead after shooting partner in Woodstock, Ont.; police investigating

WOODSTOCK, ONT. — Police in Woodstock, Ont., say a man is dead after he shot his partner outside a home then suffered an apparent gunshot wound.
Kansas’ top court bolsters a state right to abortion and strikes down 2 anti-abortion laws

Kansas’ top court bolsters a state right to abortion and strikes down 2 anti-abortion laws

TOPEKA, Kan.
Environment Canada issues multiple warnings as B.C. braces for weekend heat

Environment Canada issues multiple warnings as B.C. braces for weekend heat

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for parts of Vancouver Island and inland sections of coastal British Columbia as the province braces for a heat wave.
Doctors caution N.S. policy on medical assistance in dying could drive out some MDs

Doctors caution N.S. policy on medical assistance in dying could drive out some MDs

HALIFAX — Some Nova Scotia doctors say a recently approved regulation requiring them to make referrals for medical assistance in dying could drive physicians from their practices and harm recruitment.
Calgary Stampede rodeo medical clinic treats a parade of aches and pains

Calgary Stampede rodeo medical clinic treats a parade of aches and pains

CALGARY — The action behind the bucking chutes can be as hectic as the rodeo infield at the Calgary Stampede.