Category Archives: Health
GOP lawmakers in Kentucky advance 15-week abortion ban
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Republican lawmakers on Thursday advanced a proposal to ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy as the legislature considers enacting tougher restrictions on the procedure amid a looming U.S. Supreme Court decision on a...
What opioid victims told Sacklers when they got the chance
A virtual hearing Thursday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court gave survivors of opioid addiction and people who lost loved ones to the crisis what they have long desired — the chance to confront members of the family behind OxyContin maker Purdue
Ontario offers tuition supports for career college PSW students
TORONTO — Ontario is offering tuition support for up to 4,000 personal support worker students enrolling at private career colleges. The program first launched last year and the government says it helped 3,000 personal support workers get trained and g...
Scrap thresholds in requests to decriminalize simple drug possession: coalition
OTTAWA — More than 20 advocacy organizations are urging the federal minister of mental health and addictions to not require quantity limits from jurisdictions requesting to decriminalize simple drug possession. Legal and health organizations have asked...
Budget office says federal spending on health care going up faster than planned
OTTAWA — Federal spending on health care and elderly benefits are set to rise at a faster clip over the next 12 months than previously planned under forecasts the parliamentary budget officer warns don't account for looming budget promises. Health tran...
N.S. government workers who refused COVID-19 vaccine can return to work March 21
HALIFAX — When Nova Scotia lifts all of its remaining public health restrictions later this month, public employees in sectors considered non-high risk who refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19 can return to their jobs. Following a cabinet meeting ...
P.E.I. boosts aid programs for Islanders struggling with pandemic, high gas prices
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island is launching financial programs to help Islanders struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic and high gas prices. The government said today it will distribute $150 cheques this month to every adult and dependant receivin...
US extends mask rule for travel while weighing new approach
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are extending the requirement for masks on planes and public transportation for one more month — through mid-April — while taking steps that could lead to lifting the rule.
Health workers prescribe radical changes to health care to treat pandemic burnout
OTTAWA — Canada's ailing health systems need some drastic intervention from federal and provincial governments if there is any hope of reviving them post-pandemic, an emergency summit of nearly 40 health-worker organizations concluded at an emergency m...
B.C. to ease COVID-19 restrictions on masks, long-term care visits, vaccine cards
VICTORIA — British Columbia will lift its mask mandate and capacity limits for faith gatherings on Friday, while restrictions of visitors at some long-term care facilities will be dropped, as long as they are fully vaccinated and tested for COVID-19
