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Measles exposure at Montreal Canadiens game at the Bell Centre: public health

Measles exposure at Montreal Canadiens game at the Bell Centre: public health

MONTREAL — Montreal public health officials say someone contagious with the measles virus who was not vaccinated attended an NHL game at the Bell Centre on March 3 between the Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres.
Congo faces setback in mpox response after Rwanda-backed rebels advance in the east

Congo faces setback in mpox response after Rwanda-backed rebels advance in the east

MITI MURHESA, Congo (AP) — Hospitals across eastern Congo that were once at the forefront of the country’s response to the mpox outbreak are facing a setback in detecting the disease and offering treatment following the advance of Rwanda-backed rebel
Majority of the world's population breathes dirty air, report says

Majority of the world's population breathes dirty air, report says

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of cities globally meeting air pollution guidelines, a report Tuesday found.
Alberta becomes last province to join Ottawa's national school nutrition program

Alberta becomes last province to join Ottawa's national school nutrition program

EDMONTON — The Alberta and federal governments have ratified a $42-million agreement to expand meal programs for students. Officials say the federal money will come over three years and supplements Alberta's existing school nutrition program.
Alberta, nurses union reach four-year tentative agreement

Alberta, nurses union reach four-year tentative agreement

EDMONTON — A union representing more than 30,000 nurses in Alberta has reached a four-year tentative agreement with the province after six weeks of formal mediation.
A day-by-day look at Pope Francis' hospitalization for pneumonia, at the 3-week mark

A day-by-day look at Pope Francis' hospitalization for pneumonia, at the 3-week mark

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14, after suffering a bout of bronchitis for weeks and after increasingly finding it hard to speak publicly. His condition soon developed into double pneumonia.
Court upholds conviction in Fitbit murder case despite missteps by prosecutor

Court upholds conviction in Fitbit murder case despite missteps by prosecutor

HARTFORD, Conn.
Saskatchewan getting $700 million in national tobacco settlement

Saskatchewan getting $700 million in national tobacco settlement

REGINA — Saskatchewan is getting about $700 million as part of a settlement that will see three big tobacco companies pay out billions in compensation to provinces, territories and former smokers across the country.
Supreme Court will take up state bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, in a Colorado case

Supreme Court will take up state bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, in a Colorado case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Monday in a case from Colorado to decide whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children.
'How did we survive?' What Canadians recall — and don't — about the COVID-19 pandemic

'How did we survive?' What Canadians recall — and don't — about the COVID-19 pandemic

TORONTO — There had been warning signs for months. There were the reports of dangerous flu-like symptoms in Asia. News of the lockdown that kept tens of millions of people inside their homes in China.
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