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Michigan led on safe water after Flint, but mobile home parks are stubborn rough spot

Michigan led on safe water after Flint, but mobile home parks are stubborn rough spot

After the Flint water crisis, Michigan became a national leader on safe drinking water, requiring the removal of lead pipes and the reduction of harmful “forever chemicals” years before the federal government acted.
Continuous glucose monitors are in vogue. But do you really need to track your blood sugar?

Continuous glucose monitors are in vogue. But do you really need to track your blood sugar?

A quarter-size device that tracks the rise and fall of sugar in your blood is the latest source of hope — and hype — in the growing buzz around wearable health technology.
Alberta immigrants say seeing an uptick in anger, rise of racist narratives

Alberta immigrants say seeing an uptick in anger, rise of racist narratives

EDMONTON — Alberta resident Shamaila Akram says she can handle the increase in racial slurs and derogatory comments being thrown at her, but she worries about her newcomer and immigrant clients.
As the ADA turns 35, groups fighting for disability rights could see their federal dollars slashed

As the ADA turns 35, groups fighting for disability rights could see their federal dollars slashed

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Presumed outbreak of E.coli and amoebiasis at Calgary-area food facility

Presumed outbreak of E.coli and amoebiasis at Calgary-area food facility

CALGARY — Two people have been hospitalized and more than 200 have shown symptoms after a gastrointestinal outbreak at a Calgary-area food facility. Alberta Health Services says the outbreak at Saskatoon Farm in Foothills County is presumed to be E.
Manitoba reaches settlement with family of woman who died after halted medical flight

Manitoba reaches settlement with family of woman who died after halted medical flight

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says it has settled a lawsuit with the family of a woman who died during the COVID-19 pandemic while in the process of being transferred out of province due to a shortage of hospital beds.
Trump administration investigates Oregon's transgender athlete policies

Trump administration investigates Oregon's transgender athlete policies

The Trump administration said Friday it's investigating the Oregon Department of Education after receiving a complaint from a conservative non-profit group alleging the state was violating civil rights law by allowing transgender girls to compete on
Nurses group hopes premiers' new sense of unity will lead to labour mobility

Nurses group hopes premiers' new sense of unity will lead to labour mobility

OTTAWA — The Canadian Nurses Association says it hopes the new "united Team Canada" approach at the Council of the Federation will lead to harmonization of nurses' licences across the country.
Supreme Court affirms murder conviction of man who argued he was unfit for trial

Supreme Court affirms murder conviction of man who argued he was unfit for trial

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the murder conviction of a man who argued he was unfit to stand trial because he experienced auditory hallucinations and schizophrenic delusions throughout the proceedings.
Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski playing with new perspective since cancer diagnosis

Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski playing with new perspective since cancer diagnosis

MONTREAL — Winning still feels great for Gabriela Dabrowski, but it’s not the be-all and end-all like it used to be. Ever since her battle with cancer last year, swinging a tennis racket has taken on a new meaning.
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