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B.C. airline Helijet donates medical helicopter for humanitarian use in Ukraine

B.C. airline Helijet donates medical helicopter for humanitarian use in Ukraine

RICHMOND, B.C. — British Columbia-based Helijet International has agreed to donate a fully operational medical helicopter for humanitarian use in Ukraine.
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Ontario's party leaders pledge to help whales at Marineland

Ontario's party leaders pledge to help whales at Marineland

The leaders of Ontario's main political parties pledged Monday to help the remaining animals at Marineland should they win the election. The Niagara Falls, Ont.
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Most nations miss deadline for plans to fight climate change. UN says take your time to do it right

Most nations miss deadline for plans to fight climate change. UN says take your time to do it right

Nearly 200 nations faced a Monday deadline to file what the United Nations' climate chief calls “among the most important policy documents governments will produce this century” — their plans on how they will cut emissions of heat-trapping gases.
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Nearly two dozen states sue the Trump Administration to halt cuts in medical research funding

Nearly two dozen states sue the Trump Administration to halt cuts in medical research funding

BOSTON (AP) — Attorney generals from 22 states filed a lawsuit Monday against the Trump Administration for slashing funding for medical and public health research at universities nationwide.
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After 15 years at the helm, can Schreiner lead the Ontario Greens to a breakthrough?

After 15 years at the helm, can Schreiner lead the Ontario Greens to a breakthrough?

KITCHENER, Ont. — There was a moment in 2023 when it seemed possible the man who had become practically synonymous with the Green Party of Ontario might leave it behind.
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This Valentine's Day, consider what all types of love bring to your life

This Valentine's Day, consider what all types of love bring to your life

Valentine's Day is for lovers — but you don't need a romantic soulmate to celebrate.
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HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says

HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says

LONDON (AP) — The head of the U.N.
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GeneDx CEO wants genetic testing for every newborn

GeneDx has a big market in mind for its genetic testing: every newborn baby. The 24-year-old-company wants to make the testing common at birth.
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Efforts to put carbon dioxide underground face less support in Trump's second term

Efforts to put carbon dioxide underground face less support in Trump's second term

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Putting carbon dioxide from power plants and industrial facilities underground where it won’t contribute to global warming could see less federal support and enthusiasm under President Donald Trump.
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Efforts to put CO2 underground face less support in Trump's second term, GOP control of Congress

Efforts to put CO2 underground face less support in Trump's second term, GOP control of Congress

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Putting carbon dioxide from power plants and industrial facilities underground where it won’t contribute to global warming could see less federal support and enthusiasm under President Donald Trump.
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