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Schools are using surveillance tech to catch students vaping, snaring some with harsh punishments

When Aaliyah Iglesias was caught vaping at a Texas high school, she didn’t realize how much could be taken from her.
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B.C. Centre for Disease Control reports fourth flu-related death of child under 10

B.C. Centre for Disease Control reports fourth flu-related death of child under 10

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is reporting another influenza-related death of a child under 10. In its latest weekly update, the centre says the death was reported during the week of Jan. 14 to 20.
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Eby underscores 'fundamental' disagreement with B.C. chief coroner on safe supply

Eby underscores 'fundamental' disagreement with B.C. chief coroner on safe supply

VANCOUVER — B.C. Premier David Eby has rebuffed the province's retiring chief coroner's swansong pleas for non-prescription safe supply of drugs, calling it a "fundamental issue" of disagreement on how to curb the toxic drug crisis.
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Manitoba, Saskatchewan raise concerns about expanding eligibility for assisted dying

Manitoba, Saskatchewan raise concerns about expanding eligibility for assisted dying

OTTAWA — Canada's Health Minister Mark Holland says some provinces will stand opposed to expanding medical assistance in dying for ideological reasons, but the government wants to ensure a majority feel ready.
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Minnesota lawmakers kick off debate on joining other states that permit physician-assisted suicide

Minnesota lawmakers kick off debate on joining other states that permit physician-assisted suicide

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature kicked off debate Thursday on whether the state should join the list of those that allow physician-assisted suicide.
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Once in the millions, Guinea worm cases numbered 13 in 2023, Carter Center's initial count says

ATLANTA (AP) — Guinea worm disease remains on the cusp of being eradicated, with the global number of cases in 2023 holding steady at 13, according to a provisional account released by The Carter Center.
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Former federal agent sentenced to over 8 years for his role in illegal painkiller trafficking

MIAMI (AP) — A former federal agent has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for his role in an illegal prescription painkiller operation in South Florida.
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Walgreens to pay $275,000 to settle allegations in Vermont about service during pandemic

Walgreens to pay $275,000 to settle allegations in Vermont about service during pandemic

MONTPELIER, Vt.
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A New York dancer with a severe peanut allergy has died from eating mislabeled cookies

A New York dancer with a severe peanut allergy has died from eating mislabeled cookies

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A 25-year-old professional dancer from England who moved to New York City to pursue her career has died after eating a mislabeled cookie containing peanuts, part of a batch that has since been recalled.
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'Risky play' can be good for kids, pediatricians say in new guidance

'Risky play' can be good for kids, pediatricians say in new guidance

The Canadian Paediatric Society says a little risk can be good for kids' physical and mental well-being.
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