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Coroner's inquest underway into 2016 death of Ottawa man Abdirahman Abdi

Coroner's inquest underway into 2016 death of Ottawa man Abdirahman Abdi

OTTAWA — The family of an Ottawa man who died after a violent arrest by police eight years ago is hoping the coroner's inquest into his death will lead to improvements in the way police respond to calls involving a mental health crisis.
New Alberta hospital agency to be up and running in the spring, minister says

New Alberta hospital agency to be up and running in the spring, minister says

EDMONTON — Alberta's health minister says the province's new hospital agency will be operational next spring, months later than expected.
Ontario tables bill that bans supervised consumption sites near schools, daycares

Ontario tables bill that bans supervised consumption sites near schools, daycares

TORONTO — Ontario tabled a bill Monday that aims to shutter 10 supervised consumption sites the government deems too close to schools and daycares.
Quebec aims to boost access to abortion pills, clinics

Quebec aims to boost access to abortion pills, clinics

MONTREAL — Quebec wants to improve access to abortion services as part of a new plan to counter what the government describes as an erosion of women's rights around the world.

Poland urges polio vaccinations for children after the virus is detected in sewage in Warsaw

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s health authorities on Monday urged polio vaccinations for children after the virus was detected in Warsaw’s sewage during regular tests this month.

Poland urges polio vaccinations for children after the virus is detected in sewage in Warsaw

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s health authorities on Monday urged polio vaccinations for children after the virus was detected in Warsaw’s sewage during regular tests this month.
Why do they flock to Turkey Trots? Runners count the reasons

Why do they flock to Turkey Trots? Runners count the reasons

Thanksgiving morning is often a blur of last-minute meal preparation and frenzied chores. But for Beth Thomas, who typically hosts her family at her Boston-area home, most of the work in the kitchen is already done.
Ottawa seeks project pitches to for new mental health fund aimed at youth

Ottawa seeks project pitches to for new mental health fund aimed at youth

OTTAWA — Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks is looking for pitches to help young Canadians who are struggling with their mental health.
Health workers go on trial in Turkey accused of private care scheme linked to 10 infant deaths

Health workers go on trial in Turkey accused of private care scheme linked to 10 infant deaths

ISTANBUL (AP) — Doctors, nurses and an ambulance driver are among 47 people on trial accused of causing the deaths of 10 infants as part of an alleged scheme to defraud Turkey’s social security system.

Health workers on trial in Turkey accused of private care scheme linked to 10 infant deaths

ISTANBUL (AP) — Doctors, nurses and an ambulance driver are among 47 people on trial accused of causing the deaths of 10 infants as part of an alleged scheme to defraud Turkey’s social security system.