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Liberals' decision to invoke Emergencies Act justified, but 'regrettable' it happened

Liberals' decision to invoke Emergencies Act justified, but 'regrettable' it happened

OTTAWA — The Liberal government met the "very high threshold" for invoking the Emergencies Act to clear last winter's "Freedom Convoy" protests, which spiralled out of control because of failures in policing and federalism, the Public Order Emergency
Richmond's Mooney stepping away to undergo heart surgery

Richmond's Mooney stepping away to undergo heart surgery

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Richmond coach Chris Mooney said Friday he is stepping away from the Spiders for the remainder of the season to undergo heart surgery.
University of British Columbia midwifery program expanded with another 20 seats

University of British Columbia midwifery program expanded with another 20 seats

VANCOUVER — The provincial government is spending $1.7 million to expand the University of British Columbia's midwifery program.
Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression

Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Patrick Kennedy was in Congress, he would sneak in his treatments for substance abuse over the holidays, in between congressional work periods.
In his own words: Justice Paul Rouleau's conclusion about the 'Freedom Convoy'

In his own words: Justice Paul Rouleau's conclusion about the 'Freedom Convoy'

OTTAWA — Justice Paul Rouleau, the head of the public inquiry that examined the federal Liberal government's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act in February 2022, concluded in his final report the choice was justified.
Ahead of new childhood obesity guidelines, doctors say surgery is an important option

Ahead of new childhood obesity guidelines, doctors say surgery is an important option

A pediatrician involved in creating new treatment guidelines for obese children in Canada says an "alarming" rise in obesity has led to a greater need for surgery for teens whose mental and physical suffering typically worsens into adulthood. Dr.
Fetterman case highlights common stroke, depression link

Fetterman case highlights common stroke, depression link

Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke. Here's what's known about the conditions.
Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?

Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?

Bruce Willis’ family has announced that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia .
Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, condition worsens

Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, condition worsens

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a year after Bruce Willis' family announced that he would step away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family says his “condition has progressed.

Wisconsin nurse pleads not guilty to amputating man's foot

ELLSWORTH, Wis. (AP) — A western Wisconsin nurse accused of amputating a hospice patient’s frostbitten foot without his consent and without doctor’s orders pleaded not guilty Thursday. A lawyer for 38-year-old Mary K.