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Some state abortion limits allow rape, incest exceptions

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to throw out Roe v.
Higgs replaces N.B. health minister after patient dies waiting in emergency room

Higgs replaces N.B. health minister after patient dies waiting in emergency room

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs is replacing his health minister and the CEO of the Horizon Health Network after a patient died this week in an emergency department waiting room in Fredericton.
New COVID outbreaks more than doubled in Ontario LTC homes since last weekly report

New COVID outbreaks more than doubled in Ontario LTC homes since last weekly report

TORONTO — New COVID-19 outbreaks more than doubled in Ontario long-term care homes in the first week of July, Public Health Ontario says, as the sector sees the impact of a seventh virus wave.
Uvalde families need help; donations take months to deliver

Uvalde families need help; donations take months to deliver

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Jessica Treviño’s 11-year-old daughter was attending Robb Elementary School on May 24, when a gunman fatally shot 19 children and two teachers. She was not physically hurt.
Ottawa announces influenza vaccine agreement with GlaxoSmithKline

Ottawa announces influenza vaccine agreement with GlaxoSmithKline

In preparation for future pandemic and seasonal flu seasons, the federal government announced Friday it has signed a new deal with GlaxoSmithKline for influenza vaccines.

Academics attack Florida plan to limit transgender treatment

ORLANDO, Fla.
New 988 hotline is the 911 for mental health emergencies

New 988 hotline is the 911 for mental health emergencies

Quick help for suicidal thoughts and other mental health emergencies will soon be as easy as 9-8-8. The United States’ first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline goes live on Saturday.
UK to offer 4th COVID-19 vaccine shot to all 50 and over

UK to offer 4th COVID-19 vaccine shot to all 50 and over

LONDON (AP) — The British government said Friday that everyone 50 or over will be offered a fourth dose of coronavirus vaccine in the fall, lowering the age threshold from the previously announced 65.
Saskatchewan reports second case of monkeypox, says it's not linked to first case

Saskatchewan reports second case of monkeypox, says it's not linked to first case

REGINA — Public health officials in Saskatchewan say they have confirmed a second case of monkeypox in the province. They say the second infection is not linked to the province's first case, which was reported Wednesday.

COVID-19: Quebec reports 11 more deaths, 27-patient rise in hospitalizations

MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 11 more deaths linked to COVID-19 and a 27-patient increase in hospitalizations in the past 24 hours.
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