Health

Walking pneumonia is on the rise but treatable with the right antibiotic, doctors say

Doctors say they are seeing an unusual spike in walking pneumonia cases in parts of Canada, particularly in kids, but their message for parents is not to panic, as treatment options are available.

Nov 5, 2024 10:41 AM Read more >

Nova Scotia Tories promise universal shingles vaccine program for 65 and over

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservatives promised on Tuesday to introduce a universal shingles vaccine program for people 65 and older if re-elected Nov. 26, the latest in a series of targeted health announcements.

Nov 5, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Peter Nygard's lawyers ask court to review decision to deny him bail pending appeal

TORONTO — Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard's legal team has asked an Ontario court to review a decision to deny him bail as he appeals his sexual assault convictions and sentence.

Nov 5, 2024 9:15 AM Read more >

UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal

LONDON (AP) — Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke began its journey through Parliament on Tuesday.

Nov 5, 2024 8:41 AM Read more >

Ontario making GO Transit free for veterans, members of Canadian Armed Forces

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — Veterans and current full-time members of the Canadian Armed Forces will soon be able to ride GO Transit for free.

Nov 5, 2024 8:02 AM Read more >

UK introduces a tough anti-tobacco bill but smokers can puff away in pub gardens for now

LONDON (AP) — Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke began its journey through Parliament on Tuesday.

Nov 5, 2024 6:10 AM Read more >

Arizona voters to decide on expanding abortion access months after facing a potential near-total ban

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona voters are set to decide whether to guarantee the right to abortion in the state constitution — a vote that could cement access after the presidential battleground came close to a near-total ban earlier this year.

Nov 5, 2024 2:02 AM Read more >

New Yorkers may change their constitution to ban discrimination over ‘pregnancy outcomes’

ALBANY, N.Y.

Nov 4, 2024 10:09 PM Read more >

Abortion is on the ballot in nine states and motivating voters across the US

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in nine states are deciding whether their state constitutions should guarantee a right to abortion, weighing ballot measures that are expected to spur turnout for a range of crucial races.

Nov 4, 2024 10:09 PM Read more >

Competing abortion proposals highlight a record number of ballot measures in Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska will have a record number of petition-initiated measures on the ballot Tuesday, including two competing ones that address abortion rights.

Nov 4, 2024 10:04 PM Read more >