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B.C. targets U.S. doctors and nurses with recruitment ads near American hospitals

B.C. targets U.S. doctors and nurses with recruitment ads near American hospitals

British Columbia has launched a six-week, $5-million campaign of targeted advertisements to recruit doctors and nurses in the United States, citing "chaos" under the Trump administration to lure them north.
Don't know if you've been vaccinated against measles? Get a shot, doctors urge

Don't know if you've been vaccinated against measles? Get a shot, doctors urge

TORONTO — Public health doctors say if people don't know if they've been vaccinated against measles, they should get a shot. Dr.
Will you be able to get a COVID-19 shot? Here's what we know so far

Will you be able to get a COVID-19 shot? Here's what we know so far

Want a COVID-19 vaccination this fall? For many Americans, it’s not clear how easy it will be to get one — and some doctors already see signs of trouble. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Bible group called 911 about man later arrested in ramming of Vancouver arena

Bible group called 911 about man later arrested in ramming of Vancouver arena

VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say a man detained in a vehicle ramming at the city's Pacific Coliseum on Thursday night had "religious delusions" and had been the subject of a 911 call earlier that day from a Bible study group. Sgt.
Health minister says forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, feds won't intervene

Health minister says forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, feds won't intervene

OTTAWA — Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says there's no evidence that forcing people into addictions treatment works — but she won't weigh in on whether provinces should pursue involuntary treatment.
Ticats GM says he has been diagnosed with "a serious form of cancer"

Ticats GM says he has been diagnosed with "a serious form of cancer"

Hamilton Tiger-Cats general manager Ted Goveia says he has been diagnosed with "a serious form of cancer that's spread." In a story posted on the club's website Friday, Goveia, 55, said the diagnosis was made in April.
Canada coach irate after Vancouver Whitecaps players stricken by illness in Mexico

Canada coach irate after Vancouver Whitecaps players stricken by illness in Mexico

TORONTO — Canada coach Jesse Marsch expressed outrage Friday that the Vancouver Whitecaps had been "poisoned" during their visit to Mexico for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final.
Planet-warming emissions dropped when companies had to report them. EPA wants to end that

Planet-warming emissions dropped when companies had to report them. EPA wants to end that

LEOPOLD, Ind. (AP) — On the ceiling of Abbie Brockman’s middle school English classroom in Perry County, the fluorescent lights are covered with images of a bright blue sky, a few clouds floating by. Outside, the real sky isn’t always blue.
Measles outbreaks in Michigan and Pennsylvania end, while Texas logs just 4 new cases

Measles outbreaks in Michigan and Pennsylvania end, while Texas logs just 4 new cases

The U.S. logged 122 more cases of measles this week — but only four of them in Texas — while the outbreaks in Pennsylvania and Michigan have officially ended. There are 1,168 confirmed measles cases in the U.S.
Southern B.C. set to bake under 'early season heat event'

Southern B.C. set to bake under 'early season heat event'

Environment Canada has warned of an "early season heat event" across much of southern British Columbia starting Saturday and persisting into early next week.