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Police shooting leaves man with life-threatening injuries in Hamilton, Ont.

Police shooting leaves man with life-threatening injuries in Hamilton, Ont.

HAMILTON — Ontario's police watchdog is investigating what it calls a "police-involved shooting" that left a man in his 30s with life-threatening injuries and a police officer with less serious wounds.
11 new cases of measles confirmed in New Brunswick, bringing total cases to 25

11 new cases of measles confirmed in New Brunswick, bringing total cases to 25

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick health officials urged residents to get vaccinated Saturday after 11 new cases of measles were confirmed in the province. The new cases were detected in Fredericton and parts of the upper Saint John River valley area.
Here are new guidelines for preventing stroke, the nation's 4th biggest killer

Here are new guidelines for preventing stroke, the nation's 4th biggest killer

The majority of strokes could be prevented, according to new guidelines aimed at helping people and their doctors do just that. Stroke was the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S.
Your Good Health: Liver specialist thinks it’s best to remove a cyst growing in size

Your Good Health: Liver specialist thinks it’s best to remove a cyst growing in size

Any cyst other than a simple one needs to be carefully evaluated
Affordability or bust: Nova Scotia election campaign all about cost of living

Affordability or bust: Nova Scotia election campaign all about cost of living

HALIFAX — A lot has changed in Nova Scotia since the Progressive Conservatives won a dominant electoral majority in the 2021 election with a targeted focus on health care.
Anti-abortion advocates press Trump for more restrictions as abortion pill sales spike

Anti-abortion advocates press Trump for more restrictions as abortion pill sales spike

WASHINGTON (AP) — Anti-abortion advocates say there is still work to be done to further restrict access to abortion when Republican Donald Trump returns to the White House next year.

Michigan jury awards millions to a woman fired after refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine

DETROIT (AP) — A jury awarded more than $12 million Friday to a woman who lost her job at a Michigan insurance company after declining to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
Health Canada approves Moderna's mRNA RSV vaccine, company says

Health Canada approves Moderna's mRNA RSV vaccine, company says

TORONTO — Health Canada has approved Moderna's mRNA vaccine to protect against respiratory syncytial virus in adults age 60 and older — but it won't be available until next year, the company said on Friday.
N.S. Progressive Conservative election platform includes cap on electricity rates

N.S. Progressive Conservative election platform includes cap on electricity rates

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's incumbent Progressive Conservatives released their election platform Friday, announcing that if elected to govern Nov. 26, they will impose a cap on electricity rate increases.
Saskatchewan NDP's Beck holds first caucus meeting after election, outlines plans

Saskatchewan NDP's Beck holds first caucus meeting after election, outlines plans

REGINA — Saskatchewan Opposition NDP Leader Carla Beck held her first post-election caucus meeting Friday, saying she wants to prove to residents her party is the government in waiting.