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FIFA World Cup begins today. Here’s how Toronto healthcare workers preparedToronto healthcare workers have spent months preparing for possible threats — from mass-casualty events to outbreaks of viral illnesses such as measles and norovirus.HealthJun 11
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Luigi Mangione’s lawyers to drop psychiatric defence in state murder trialIf Mangione were to have gone through with the emotional disturbance defence, he would have effectively been admitting that he killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Thompson.U.S. NewsJun 19
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Saskatchewan health technology leaders looking to province to adopt innovationsLeaders in Saskatchewan's healthcare technology sector say they have answers to the province's most pressing health care concerns, but need the province to sign on to deliver them.CanadaJun 16
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U.S. Social Security’s retirement fund depleting year sooner than expectedRising healthcare costs and U.S. government spending have contributed to a projected depletion date that is less than 10 years from now.U.S. NewsJun 9
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Alberta health-care workers rally in Calgary for better job conditionsAUPE members rallied outside three Carewest healthcare centers in Calgary, hoping to sign a new contract with the province to secure better pay and working conditions.NewsJun 1
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Patient at Winnipeg hospital charged for assaulting health-care workersWinnipeg police say they were called to a hospital on May 1 for reports of a patient assaulting and threatening health-care workers. He was arrested and now faces charges.CrimeMay 3
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Luigi Mangione to mount psychiatric defence at state murder trialBy asserting a psychiatric defence, Mangione would effectively be admitting that he killed Thompson but did so because of mitigating circumstances.TrendingJun 17
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Ontario Liberal leadership candidate vows to make health care more ‘competitive’Eric Lombardi, who launched his leadership bid last week, has been receiving support from a range of political voices, including many who say they've never voted LiberalPoliticsJun 15
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B.C.’s expanded chronic offender initiative welcomed but concerns raisedThe hubs will monitor up to 420 high-risk individuals and connect them with services such as housing, mental health supports and addiction treatment.CanadaJun 23
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Survey suggests elevated concerns among Ontario doctors about ER overcrowdingA study released by the Ontario Medical Association on Monday morning polled ER doctors across the province to build a snapshot of the struggling health-care system.CanadaJun 15
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Princess of Wales finishes 24-hour challenge scaling U.K.’s 3 highest peaksIn total, the trek includes a 37-kilometre ascent with a total elevation gain of 3,000 metres and a driving distance of 744 km among all three locations.TrendingJun 29
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Tourists racked up $200M in unpaid health-care bills in B.C.: reportIn a release, the BC Conservatives pointed to research from SecondStreet.org, which obtained the information through a freedom of information request.HealthJun 9
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Luigi Mangione’s federal trial delayed until JanuaryU.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett said she was postponing the federal trial so Mangione's lawyers can focus on his state murder trial, which is scheduled to begin on Sept. 8.U.S. NewsJun 29
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N.B. doctors call for 3rd-party study on health impacts of Tantramar gas plant projectA group of more than 300 doctors and dentists are calling for an independent study on possible health impacts of the controversial Tantamar gas plant project.HealthJun 9
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U.S. prepares to celebrate 250th Independence Day while facing extreme heatDemonstrations of national pride — and hints of political polarization — were balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country baked under soaring temperatures.U.S. NewsJul 3
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N.B. man says he had to postpone heart surgery because he can’t afford recoveryDavid Elman says he's living a difficult reality: he's too sick to work but wasn't considered sick enough to receive additional financial support ahead of open-heart surgery.HealthJun 8
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Belfast sees violent unrest after stabbing as victim’s family urges calmCrowds of demonstrators took to the streets of Belfast Tuesday, where they burned homes, buses, cars and other buildings, forcing residents, including young children, to flee.TrendingJun 10
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New report from CCPA shows Ontario hospitals in deficitsCanadian Centre for Policy Alternatives have released a new report outlining the stress Ontario hospitals are under. This includes deficits, wait times, and provincial funding.HealthMay 19
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Alberta rolling out 3-in-1 identification in July to streamline servicesThe new Alberta driver's licences and ID cards will include a resident's health numbers and citizenship markers — a move the province says will streamline access to services.CanadaJun 3
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Justice for Jaali: Calls for change after Indigenous mother dies in Saskatoon hospitalA Saskatchewan woman's family demands justice for Jaali, saying she died following two hospital transfers and waiting 13 hours for care after a diagnosis of pre-eclampsia.CanadaMay 26