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Manitoba government poll suggests concerns over health care, crime and immigration

Manitoba government poll suggests concerns over health care, crime and immigration

WINNIPEG — The number of Manitobans concerned about crime and public safety has risen steadily, an opinion poll done for the Manitoba government suggests.
Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system with Big Tech's help

Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system with Big Tech's help

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced it is launching a new program that will allow Americans to share personal health data and medical records across health systems and apps run by private tech companies, promising that will make it e
Diabetes Canada calls on federal government to reset pharmacare program

Diabetes Canada calls on federal government to reset pharmacare program

OTTAWA — As the federal Liberals consider a path forward for a national pharmacare plan, one advocacy group is calling on the government to rethink the program to make it work better for patients and save money.
More Trump administration figures who met Laura Loomer’s ire are out. A look at her influence

More Trump administration figures who met Laura Loomer’s ire are out. A look at her influence

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump has downplayed the influence of Laura Loomer , a right-wing provocateur known for her incendiary social media presence, in his administration's decision-making.
Ottawa says it wants to improve income assistance program on First Nation reserves

Ottawa says it wants to improve income assistance program on First Nation reserves

The federal government says it is committed to working with Mi’kmaq First Nations in Nova Scotia to improve the income assistance program — though Ottawa has yet to provide details on the progress of negotiations.
FDA vaccine chief leaving agency after less than 3 months

FDA vaccine chief leaving agency after less than 3 months

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration’s polarizing vaccine chief is leaving the agency after a brief tenure that drew the ire of biotech executives, patient groups and conservative allies of President Donald Trump. Dr.
Put down your phone while supervising kids in the water, Lifesaving Society urges

Put down your phone while supervising kids in the water, Lifesaving Society urges

TORONTO — As Canada heads into a long weekend, the Lifesaving Society is urging parents and caregivers not to have their phones in hand while watching children playing near water or swimming.
Measles outbreak in Nova Scotia rises to 35 cases

Measles outbreak in Nova Scotia rises to 35 cases

HALIFAX — Health officials in Nova Scotia say the measles outbreak in the province's northern zone has risen by five cases to 35. Officials area also issuing two public exposure warnings.
US health officials crack down on kratom-related products after complaints from supplement industry

US health officials crack down on kratom-related products after complaints from supplement industry

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials are warning Americans about the risks of an opioid-related ingredient increasingly added to energy drinks, gummies and supplements sold at gas stations and convenience stores, recommending a nationwide ban.
McGill University team develops AI that can detect infection before symptoms appear

McGill University team develops AI that can detect infection before symptoms appear

MONTRÉAL — Researchers at McGill University say they developed an artificial intelligence platform that can predict when someone is about to come down with a respiratory tract infection before they start to feel sick.