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Tobacco companies unlikely to shift business models despite proposed settlement: prof

Tobacco companies unlikely to shift business models despite proposed settlement: prof

Tobacco policy experts say without further pressure, major companies are unlikely to shift their business models toward less harmful alternatives despite a proposed settlement reached that would see three industry giants pay out billions to smokers a
Canadiens call up Mailloux ahead of Islanders tilt as team struggles with injuries

Canadiens call up Mailloux ahead of Islanders tilt as team struggles with injuries

BROSSARD, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens recalled defenceman Logan Mailloux from the American Hockey League as the NHL team deals with a number of injuries.
Manitoba health-care support workers to get 27 per cent raise under new contract

Manitoba health-care support workers to get 27 per cent raise under new contract

WINNIPEG — Some 25,000 health-care support workers have ratified a new collective agreement, averting a strike.

N.B. election promise tracker: HST cuts, community care clinics, rent caps

Voters in New Brunswick are scheduled to go to the polls on Oct. 21. Here's a look at some of the promises announced by the three major parties: Progressive Conservatives: — Cut the harmonized sales tax by two points, from 15 per cent to 13 per cent.
Manitoba second province to sign onto federal school food deal

Manitoba second province to sign onto federal school food deal

WINNIPEG — Manitoba is the second province to sign a deal with the federal Liberals to expand school food programs across the province.
Quebec nurses union votes in favour of new collective agreement

Quebec nurses union votes in favour of new collective agreement

MONTREAL — Quebec's largest nurses union has reached a deal with the provincial government more than a year and a half after their collective agreement expired in March 2023.
Advocates urge Ontario to change funding for breast prostheses, ostomy supplies

Advocates urge Ontario to change funding for breast prostheses, ostomy supplies

TORONTO — Advocates for breast cancer survivors and people who have had ostomy surgeries, such as colostomies, are calling for changes to the way an Ontario program covers certain medical devices, saying it leaves them paying a lot of money out of po
Canadiens' Matheson exits in loss to Kings, Hutson logs big minutes

Canadiens' Matheson exits in loss to Kings, Hutson logs big minutes

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens fell 4-1 to the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday. They also lost their top minute-muncher in the process.

Tennessee judges say doctors can't be disciplined for providing emergency abortions

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
Alberta government: Uber analogy for continuing care does not mean more privatization

Alberta government: Uber analogy for continuing care does not mean more privatization

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her plan to "Uber-ize" and replace the province's online continuing care directory is aimed at making it easier for patients to navigate spaces, and the analogy shouldn't be taken too far.
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