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N.S. reform of care of people with disabilities behind in housing 'complex' cases

N.S. reform of care of people with disabilities behind in housing 'complex' cases

HALIFAX — There's been a surge in the number of Nova Scotians with complex disabilities stuck in temporary housing, according to recent figures released by the province.
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Sarepta will resume gene therapy shipments after FDA review of recent patient death

Sarepta will resume gene therapy shipments after FDA review of recent patient death

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shares of beleaguered drugmaker Sarepta Therapeutics jumped in afterhours trading Monday after the company said it would resume shipping its gene therapy for some patients, following a brief pause requested by regulators .
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'Equal funding is the answer': Eby says Ottawa must lift subsidy for B.C. ferry users

'Equal funding is the answer': Eby says Ottawa must lift subsidy for B.C. ferry users

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby has called for the federal government to float more money for ferry users in British Columbia, adding that equal funding "is the answer," after Ottawa cut ferry rates in Atlantic Canada.
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Carney says trade talks in 'intense phase' after Trump scores win with European Union

Carney says trade talks in 'intense phase' after Trump scores win with European Union

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that Canada's negotiations with the United States are in an "intense phase" after President Donald Trump achieved a critical agreement with the European Union days away from his tariff deadline.
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Advocates question fairness as federal government backs away from pharmacare program

Advocates question fairness as federal government backs away from pharmacare program

OTTAWA — Reproductive health advocates say the federal government's failure to commit to funding pharmacare in all provinces and territories is leaving people with a lot of uncertainty, and could create inequality across the country.
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Study finds more women opted for IUDs after B.C. made birth control free

Study finds more women opted for IUDs after B.C. made birth control free

A new study shows more women opted for long-acting birth control methods after British Columbia began covering the cost, which researchers say is strong reason for Ottawa's pharmacare plan to do the same.
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Trucking firm TFI sees second-quarter profit dip as market weakness persists

Trucking firm TFI sees second-quarter profit dip as market weakness persists

MONTREAL — TFI International Inc. has reported a drop in second-quarter profit as weak demand took a toll on the volume of goods it hauls. Canada's largest trucking firm reported net income of US$98.
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S&P/TSX composite falls Monday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite falls Monday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell to open the week as gains in energy were offset by losses in metals, industrials and utilities, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 88.93 points at 27,405.42.
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Wall Street kicks off a week full of potential flashpoints with a whisper

Wall Street kicks off a week full of potential flashpoints with a whisper

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks coasted to a quiet finish to begin a week full of potentially market-moving events. The S&P 500 edged up by less than 0.1% on Monday to set an all-time high for the sixth straight day.
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Harper says Carney team sought his trade advice, suggests looking outside U.S.

Harper says Carney team sought his trade advice, suggests looking outside U.S.

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper said Monday he's urging Ottawa to find new trading partners outside the United States.
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