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Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less

WEBWASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift in generations of U.S. …

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Biden signs executive order on advancing study of women's health …

WEBWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday aimed at advancing the study of women's health by strengthening data …

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Biden and Harris argue that Democrats will preserve health care …

WEBRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday promoted their health care agenda in the battleground state of North …

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Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Miss USA after previous …

WEBHONOLULU (AP) — Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii was crowned Miss USA 2023, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned for mental health …

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Foundry adding Burnaby location for youth mental health services

WEBYouth mental health support service to open Burnaby location. Foundry, an organization provides primary care, counselling and early intervention for youth aged 12 …

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High-dose flu vaccine available now in N.S., updated COVID-19 …

WEBThe high-dose influenza vaccine is available now, while Moderna’s updated COVID-19 vaccine will be available the week of Oct. 16, the standard dose flu vaccine …

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Canadian cannabis stocks rally as U.S. takes another step toward

WEBCanadian cannabis stocks are rallying after U.S. President Joe Biden announced the country had taken a "major step" toward reclassifying pot as a less …

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Teen died from eating a spicy chip as part of social media …

WEBBOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from ingesting a high amount of a chili pepper extract, …

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Judge dismisses lawsuit by Georgia court candidate who sued to …

WEBATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday rejected a lawsuit by a former Democratic congressman running for Georgia state Supreme Court who claimed a state …

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Watchdog: EPA's lead pipe fix sent about $3 billion to states based …

WEBFILE - Blackhawk Sewer & Water contractor Khaild Waarith holds a lead pipe that was extracted in Chicago on April 10, 2023. The Environmental Protection Agency …

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New BCIT health sciences centre set to finally open in September

WEBThe long-awaited opening of BCIT’s new health sciences centre is almost here. The province announced today (June 29) the $88.2-million project will be ready for …

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Where to get your COVID-19 booster shots in Burnaby, New West

WEBFraser Health is offering COVID immunizations at its multi-age clinics throughout the region. Locally, Burnaby residents can check out the clinic at 6515 …

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B.C. COVID class-action lawsuit proceedings now online

WEBB.C. government. Footage of a B.C. Supreme Court COVID class-action certification process is now available online. After days of discussion, lawyers presented …

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B.C. health-care costs to accelerate with aging seniors

WEBDriving government operating expenditures are health care-related costs, accounting for $31.1 billion of the $82.5 billion in forecasted expenses last budget …

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Ontario warns Toronto Public Health to drop drug …

WEBTORONTO — Ontario has warned Toronto Public Health's top doctor to drop the city's drug decriminalization application with Health Canada. Health Minister Sylvia …

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Company on trial after Health Canada sting at Burnaby sex shop

WEBHealth Canada investigator Wang Di Ted Cheng testified in Richmond provincial court Tuesday at the trial of MFH International Enterprise Inc., which owns …

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New app to help mental health patients launches in Port Moody

WEBThe HealthIM platform will allow police and healthcare professionals to "talk the same language" for mental health patients in crisis. A digital tool to help police and …

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Burnaby RCMP gets mental health car after 6 years of trying

WEBBurnaby RCMP. A mental health car program that sees a psychiatric nurse attend calls with police is finally up and running in Burnaby – six years after Burnaby …

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You can now view Burnaby, New West ER wait times online

WEBAs of this publication, the wait time at Burnaby Hospital was nearly two hours, while patients could expect a stay of almost four hours. Those visiting Royal …

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