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Order of Excellence for Alberta woman who turned tragedy into life-saving advocacy

Order of Excellence for Alberta woman who turned tragedy into life-saving advocacy

EDMONTON — Kim Ruether lifted her son's eyelid and saw his still, dilated pupil staring at the ceiling as he lay on a stretcher in a northwestern Alberta hospital hallway a decade ago. She says she didn't need a doctor to tell her the boy was dead.
Hospital clowns bring joy to young Ukrainian cancer patients who survived Russian missile attack

Hospital clowns bring joy to young Ukrainian cancer patients who survived Russian missile attack

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Their costumes are put on with surgical precision: Floppy hats, foam noses, bright clothes, and a ukulele with multicolored nylon strings.
Canada announces $10 million for humanitarian assistance in Lebanon

Canada announces $10 million for humanitarian assistance in Lebanon

OTTAWA — Canada is contributing $10 million for humanitarian assistance for civilians in Lebanon amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
NDP uses BC United research to mount attacks on 'crackpot' B.C. Conservatives

NDP uses BC United research to mount attacks on 'crackpot' B.C. Conservatives

VICTORIA — Almost 200 pages of research on the B.C.

CEO of hospital operator facing Senate scrutiny will step down following contempt resolution

BOSTON (AP) — The CEO of a hospital operator that filed for bankruptcy protection in May will step down after failing to testify before a U.S. Senate panel.
Hundreds rally in the streets of Paris to support world abortion rights

Hundreds rally in the streets of Paris to support world abortion rights

PARIS (AP) — Hundreds of people came out in Paris on Saturday, marching in support of the right to abortion for women across the world, just six months after France became the first country to guarantee in its constitution a woman's right to voluntar
WeightWatchers CEO who oversaw diet company's move into weight loss drugs abruptly leaves role

WeightWatchers CEO who oversaw diet company's move into weight loss drugs abruptly leaves role

NEW YORK (AP) — WeightWatchers is shaking up its leadership. WW International announced Friday that CEO Sima Sistani would leave her role effective immediately.
Tips for shopping for Medicare Advantage plans

Tips for shopping for Medicare Advantage plans

Shopping season for Medicare coverage is about to begin. With it comes the annual onslaught of TV ads and choices to consider. People eligible for the federal government’s Medicare program will have from Oct. 15 to Dec.
Medicare Advantage shopping season arrives with a dose of confusion and some political implications

Medicare Advantage shopping season arrives with a dose of confusion and some political implications

Thinner benefits and coverage changes await many older Americans shopping for health insurance this fall. That’s if their plan is even still available in 2025.
Critics see drug debate tainted by politicization in B.C. election campaign

Critics see drug debate tainted by politicization in B.C. election campaign

VANCOUVER — When NDP Leader David Eby announced this month that the province would open "secure facilities" to provide involuntary care for people with severe drug addiction or mental health problems, it represented a moment of policy unity with the