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Doctors, health experts call on N.S. to cover birth control and HIV-prevention drug

Doctors, health experts call on N.S. to cover birth control and HIV-prevention drug

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia physicians and other sexual health experts who are calling on the provincial government to fund birth control and increase access to an HIV-prevention medication say the move would improve the lives of many while saving the prov
U.S. condemns Canada, four other nations over Israeli sanctions

U.S. condemns Canada, four other nations over Israeli sanctions

OTTAWA — The United States condemned Canada and four other countries on Tuesday for imposing sanctions on two Israeli cabinet ministers. Canada joined the U.K.
Quebec government vows to maintain out-of-province tuition hike

Quebec government vows to maintain out-of-province tuition hike

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is promising to maintain a university tuition hike for out-of-province students despite a court ruling that found the existing policy is not justified.
Ambrose says western separatism can fizzle out if Ottawa listens to grievances

Ambrose says western separatism can fizzle out if Ottawa listens to grievances

CALGARY — Former federal Conservative cabinet minister Rona Ambrose says the secessionist sentiment in Alberta is an unwelcome source of uncertainty for investors — but it could fizzle out quickly if Ottawa handles it right.
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia say Trump administration's actions left 'stain' on Constitution

Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia say Trump administration's actions left 'stain' on Constitution

Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia are accusing President Donald Trump's administration of pretending for weeks to be powerless to bring him back to the United States from El Salvador, despite orders from a federal judge and the Supreme Court to facili
Alberta teachers vote 95 per cent in favour of strike action as talks continue

Alberta teachers vote 95 per cent in favour of strike action as talks continue

EDMONTON — The union representing Alberta teachers says members have voted 95 per cent in favour of strike action and they could hit the picket lines in the next four months.
Prime minister, MPs attend ceremony to raise Pride flag on Parliament Hill

Prime minister, MPs attend ceremony to raise Pride flag on Parliament Hill

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney was joined by members of Parliament from all parties this afternoon as he raised the Pride flag in Ottawa.
Rule of law, judges 'under attack' in many countries, Canada's chief justice says

Rule of law, judges 'under attack' in many countries, Canada's chief justice says

OTTAWA — Chief Justice Richard Wagner says the rule of law and judicial independence are "under attack" in many countries around the world — but Canadians have reasons to be optimistic.
Louisiana lawmakers pass bill targeting out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail abortion pills

Louisiana lawmakers pass bill targeting out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail abortion pills

BATON ROUGE, La.
Judge disqualifies Democrat Daniel Blackman from Georgia Public Service Commission primary

Judge disqualifies Democrat Daniel Blackman from Georgia Public Service Commission primary

ATLANTA (AP) — Votes won't count for Democrat Daniel Blackman in the June 17 primary election for Georgia Public Service Commission after a judge ruled Tuesday that Blackman hadn't proved that he had lived in Fulton County for the required year befor
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