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New numbers show Alberta lowest in Canada on per capita spending on inmates

New numbers show Alberta lowest in Canada on per capita spending on inmates

EDMONTON — New data shows Alberta spends the lowest amount of money per inmate in Canada – a number the province says is value for money but critics label short-sighted and worrisome.
B.C. company sanctioned by U.S. Treasury Department wants Health Canada licences back

B.C. company sanctioned by U.S. Treasury Department wants Health Canada licences back

VANCOUVER — A chemical firm based in Port Coquitlam, B.C., claims Health Canada wrongfully cancelled its licences to make natural health products after being sanctioned by the U.S.
Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

British Columbians could find out who wins the provincial election on Oct. 19 in about the same time it took to start counting ballots in previous votes.
Coach says Nylander will be fine after early departure in Leafs' 2-1 win over Habs

Coach says Nylander will be fine after early departure in Leafs' 2-1 win over Habs

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs got a scare in a 2-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night when star forward William Nylander left the game midway through the first period after taking a knock to the head.
Sudan military offensive sparks new fighting in Khartoum as cholera outbreak worsens

Sudan military offensive sparks new fighting in Khartoum as cholera outbreak worsens

CAIRO (AP) — New fighting rocked Sudan's capital on Thursday with airstrikes and drone attacks in and around Khartoum amid a worsening cholera outbreak, officials said.
Old newspaper boxes are being used to distribute the overdose reversal drug Narcan

Old newspaper boxes are being used to distribute the overdose reversal drug Narcan

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — For decades, Jeff Card's family company was known for manufacturing the once ubiquitous tin boxes where people could buy newspapers on the street.
Manitoba government says it's on track to hiring 1,000 new health-care workers

Manitoba government says it's on track to hiring 1,000 new health-care workers

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP government is more than halfway toward its goal of hiring 1,000 health-care workers since taking office nearly a year ago, with some groups representing health-care staff applauding the news but saying it's a "drop in the bu
Canada's Grenier aims for return to top form after injury: 'I'm pretty resilient'

Canada's Grenier aims for return to top form after injury: 'I'm pretty resilient'

Valérie Grenier is confident she can return to top form after a serious injury early this year. After all, this isn't her first time overcoming a major setback.
The US is mailing Americans COVID tests again. Here's how to get them

The US is mailing Americans COVID tests again. Here's how to get them

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans can once again order COVID-19 tests , without being charged, sent straight to their homes. The U.S.
US suicides held steady in 2023 - at a very high level

US suicides held steady in 2023 - at a very high level

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. suicides last year remained at about the highest level in the nation's history, preliminary data suggests.
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