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Trump calls attackers 'deranged' but mental health link weak

Trump calls attackers 'deranged' but mental health link weak

CHICAGO — President Donald Trump called the Texas church shootings gunman "deranged," the New York bike path attacker "a very sick and deranged person," and the Las Vegas massacre shooter "a sick, demented man.

City warns dog owners after 31 wildlife found dead at Toronto's Woodbine Beach

TORONTO — The City of Toronto is warning dog owners of a potential illness after more than 30 animals were found dead at Woodbine Beach over the weekend.
What to say when a baby is born with Down syndrome? Not 'sorry,' says campaign

What to say when a baby is born with Down syndrome? Not 'sorry,' says campaign

TORONTO — It's arguably a difficult and awkward moment for family and friends when a couple announces the birth of a child followed by the revelation that their baby has Down syndrome.

De-icing fluid gets into plane's A/C, woman taken to hospital, flight grounded

CALGARY — A WestJet flight going to Houston from Calgary was grounded and a woman aboard a plane was taken to hospital after being exposed to de-icing fluid.

No one injured, but dozens of patients displaced by Hamilton hospital fire

HAMILTON — Investigators are still searching for the cause of a fire at a Hamilton hospital that forced the relocation of approximately 90 patients. Flames filled an unused wing of St. Peter's Hospital in the city's east end Sunday morning.

Proposal for chemo services in two N.B. communities accepted by government

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For Canadians in queue for long-term care spots, waiting costs 'astronomical'

For Canadians in queue for long-term care spots, waiting costs 'astronomical'

HALIFAX — The younger sisters of Maureen Dares sit with her in a Halifax hotel room, hoping for a call to say she has a place go before their money runs out.
Violence against front-line hospital staff on rise, more protection needed: union

Violence against front-line hospital staff on rise, more protection needed: union

TORONTO — As a 42-year nursing veteran of Ontario's hospital system, Linda Clayborne is no stranger to what's become a growing phenomenon — escalating incidents of violence perpetrated by patients and even family members against front-line health-car

BC Liberal leadership candidates debate rural development, opioid crisis

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — BC Liberal leadership hopefuls touted their ideas for bolstering the resource sector and tackling the province's opioid overdose crisis in an appeal to northern voters during Saturday's debate in Prince George, B.C.
New Brunswick firm's smoked salmon product recalled due to listeria concern

New Brunswick firm's smoked salmon product recalled due to listeria concern

BLACKS HARBOUR, N.B. — A flaked salmon product produced by a New Brunswick firm has been recalled due to concerns over possible listeria. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced on its website Friday that True North Seafood Co.
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