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Hershey debuts plant-based Reese's Cups, chocolate bars

Hershey debuts plant-based Reese's Cups, chocolate bars

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are getting the vegan treatment. The Hershey Co. said Tuesday that Reese’s Plant Based Peanut Butter Cups, which go on sale this month, will be its first vegan chocolates sold nationally.
'He just understood everything': Therapists gets cultural training at CAMH to help treat South Asian patients

'He just understood everything': Therapists gets cultural training at CAMH to help treat South Asian patients

Anxiety fuelled by loneliness and self-doubt had such a grip on Sidra Mobin that she couldn't get out of bed some days and took a leave from work.
Arkansas Tyson workers sue over lack of COVID protections

Arkansas Tyson workers sue over lack of COVID protections

Thirty-four Tyson Foods employees, former employees and family members filed a lawsuit against the company Monday, saying it failed to take appropriate precautions at its meat-packing plants during the early days of the COVID pandemic.
Alberta government proposes $92M in funding for youth mental health

Alberta government proposes $92M in funding for youth mental health

STRATHCONA PARK, Alta. — The Alberta government is promising $92 million in funding for youth mental health.
'Really worrisome': Survey suggests some Alberta doctors have anti-Indigenous biases

'Really worrisome': Survey suggests some Alberta doctors have anti-Indigenous biases

Two University of Calgary researchers weren’t surprised when their survey of Alberta doctors showed biases against Indigenous patients, but they were shocked by some of the comments. Pamela Roach, who has a PhD in medical and human sciences, and Dr.

Spain asks U.S. to begin cleanup of nuclear accident site

Madrid (AP) — Spain said Monday it has asked the United States to begin procedures to remove soil contaminated with radioactivity after a mid-air collision dumped four U.S. hydrogen bombs near a southern Spanish village nearly 60 years ago.
Made in the USA? Proposed rule clarifies grocery meat labels

Made in the USA? Proposed rule clarifies grocery meat labels

Shoppers could soon find it easier to tell if those grocery store steaks or pork chops were really “Made in the USA.

Cyberattack hits major hospital in Spanish city of Barcelona

MADRID (AP) — A ransomware cyberattack on one of Barcelona’ s main hospitals has crippled the center’s computer system and forced the cancellation of 150 nonurgent operations and up to 3,000 patient checkups, officials said Monday.

Bulgaria scraps large quantities of expired COVID vaccines

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarian health authorities said Monday that 2.8 million of expired COVID-19 doses will be destroyed this year in addition to the 2.
Ontario study finds 'circular hockey hub' vaccine clinic most efficient model

Ontario study finds 'circular hockey hub' vaccine clinic most efficient model

TORONTO — Mass immunization clinics in which vaccinators and volunteers move around a circular set-up of chairs - with clients staying seated - was by far the most efficient model in an Ontario government study comparing different sites.
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