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Innovation, not just money, needed to fix health-care system: Philpott
VANCOUVER - Canada needs innovative solutions to improve home and primary health care so it can match other countries including Britain and Australia, which have overcome similar problems by spending ...
Aug 23, 2016
Female journalist's response to online harassment met with male support
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - A reporter in Newfoundland and Labrador says the commentary piece she wrote about the harassment female journalists face earned some hate mail, but even more online support - ...
Aug 23, 2016

Racism not unique or more prevalent in Saskatchewan: Premier Brad Wall
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says some of the racism that has come to light since the shooting death of a 22-year-old Cree man is a national problem. Wall says racism is not unique to Saska...
Aug 23, 2016

Lawmakers demand information on EpiPen price increase
WASHINGTON - Members of Congress are demanding more information on why the price for lifesaving EpiPens has skyrocketed. EpiPens are injection devices used to ward off potentially fatal allergic react...
Aug 23, 2016
Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic seeded No. 1 for US Open
NEW YORK - Serena Williams is the No. 1 seeded woman for the U.S. Open after barely holding on to the top spot in the rankings, and Novak Djokovic is No. 1 among the men. Neither Williams nor Djokovic...
Aug 23, 2016

Dorchester jail death raises issues of use of force, health care: investigator
HALIFAX - The disturbing death of a Cape Breton man who was pepper sprayed four times in the face in rapid succession raises concerns about both how guards restrain inmates and the quality of health c...
Aug 23, 2016
Official: FBI probing attempted cyber breach of NY Times
WASHINGTON - The FBI is investigating attempted cyber intrusions targeting reporters of The New York Times and is looking into whether Russian intelligence agencies are responsible for the acts, a U.S...
Aug 23, 2016

Police Investigating Major Jewelry Theft in Waterton
WATERTON – Pincher Creek RCMP are investigating a major jewelry and diamond theft in Waterton Lakes National Park. Between Saturday (Aug. 20) and Sunday (Aug. 21), $100,000 in items were taken f...
Aug 23, 2016
Officials: New Hampshire trooper to plead guilty in beating
CONCORD, N.H. - A state trooper involved in the videotaped beating of a man after a 50-mile car chase through Massachusetts and New Hampshire is expected to plead guilty to several charges related to ...
Aug 23, 2016

Indigenous leaders praise Gord Downie for calling attention to their plight
TORONTO - Leaders of Canada’s indigenous community say they feel stunned and grateful to Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie for training the spotlight on issues plaguing First Nations. Downie s...
Aug 23, 2016