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All former youth in care in B.C. now eligible for education tuition waivers: minister

All former youth in care in B.C. now eligible for education tuition waivers: minister

VICTORIA — British Columbia has expanded its tuition waiver program to include all former youth in government care enrolling in post-secondary education.

Manitoba New Democrats promise $5 million for mature women's health centre

WINNIPEG — The leader of Manitoba's New Democrats is promising to reopen a health centre that provided specialized care for menopausal women if his party wins the Oct. 3 provincial election.
Ontario rolling out flu, COVID-19 shots, first to high-priority groups

Ontario rolling out flu, COVID-19 shots, first to high-priority groups

TORONTO — Ontario's chief medical officer of health is urging residents to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines this fall ahead of the respiratory virus season, starting with the people most at risk of severe illness and complications.
Legault invited to UN climate summit, seen as recognition of province's efforts

Legault invited to UN climate summit, seen as recognition of province's efforts

Quebec Premier François Legault will be attending a United Nations climate summit in New York next week.

Manitoba Liberals say they would reduce the clawback on social assistance

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Liberals are promising to let social assistance recipients keep more of their benefits as they transition to work.
Trudeau in New York next week to talk climate, development at UN General Assembly

Trudeau in New York next week to talk climate, development at UN General Assembly

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to New York next week to take part in the 78th meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. The Prime Minister's Office confirmed today that Trudeau will be at the UN Sept.
DeSantis says Trump's chance of being elected if convicted 'is as close to zero as you can get'

DeSantis says Trump's chance of being elected if convicted 'is as close to zero as you can get'

NEW YORK (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said Donald Trump is unlikely to be elected president again if convicted in any of the four criminal cases he faces.
Twin polls suggest slim majority of Albertans support oil and gas emissions cap

Twin polls suggest slim majority of Albertans support oil and gas emissions cap

EDMONTON — Most Albertans would support some kind of national cap on carbon emissions from the oil and gas sector, two new polls suggest.

'Stubbornly high' Nova Scotia suicide rate prompts calls for prevention strategy

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's suicide rate has remained "stubbornly high" since 2012, and the province needs a comprehensive strategy to tackle the problem, says a Halifax-based clinical psychologist.
'Extreme' rodent problem at Newfoundland jail poses health risks, says ex-inspector

'Extreme' rodent problem at Newfoundland jail poses health risks, says ex-inspector

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A retired Ontario health inspector says reports from inmates and judges about rodents at Newfoundland's largest jail suggest an "extreme" and long-standing infestation.
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