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Early pandemic sees largest recorded drop in number of new marriages: StatCan data

Early pandemic sees largest recorded drop in number of new marriages: StatCan data

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says COVID-19 disruptions are likely behind a historic drop in the number of marriages registered during the earliest days of the pandemic.
Quebec's professional doctors order recommends masking in public as viruses surge

Quebec's professional doctors order recommends masking in public as viruses surge

MONTREAL — Quebec's college of physicians is urging people to wear masks in public as hospitals are battling a trio of respiratory viruses that are filling up emergency rooms.
After election, marijuana advocates look to next states

After election, marijuana advocates look to next states

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Law-abiding marijuana enthusiasts could find themselves in a bit of a predicament following voter approval of a recreational cannabis initiative in Missouri.
Selena Gomez honored for mental health advocacy work

Selena Gomez honored for mental health advocacy work

BOSTON (AP) — Pop star and actor Selena Gomez has made no secret of her personal mental health struggles — they've made her an outspoken advocate for awareness and getting other young people the help they need.
Australian inquiry asks whether mom smothered her 4 children

Australian inquiry asks whether mom smothered her 4 children

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An Australian inquiry began investigating on Monday whether a woman convicted almost two decades ago of smothering her four children to death might be innocent.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford urges masking, stops short of imposing mandate

Ontario Premier Doug Ford urges masking, stops short of imposing mandate

TORONTO — As pediatric hospitals across Ontario deal with an unprecedented surge of very sick children, Premier Doug Ford asked residents to mask up on Sunday but stopped short of mandating the practice. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.
Abortion rights wins in Kentucky, elsewhere stoke supporters

Abortion rights wins in Kentucky, elsewhere stoke supporters

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Lexie Overstreet logged plenty of miles on foot, knocking on doors to try to persuade Kentuckians not to take away one of the last legal paths to restoring abortion rights in the state.
Thousands protest in support of public health care in Madrid

Thousands protest in support of public health care in Madrid

MADRID (AP) — Tens of thousands of Spanish public health workers and their supporters staged a demonstration Sunday to demand more primary health care staff and protest what they claim is the progressive dismantling of the public health system in fav
After hurricanes, program aims to help alleviate stress

After hurricanes, program aims to help alleviate stress

SLIDELL, La. (AP) — The 10 women gathered on yoga mats in a New Orleans suburb, the lights dimmed. “I'd like to invite you to close your eyes," instructor Stephanie Osborne said in a soothing voice from the front of the room.
Top Ontario doctor to ask public to mask up as respiratory illnesses rage: sources

Top Ontario doctor to ask public to mask up as respiratory illnesses rage: sources

TORONTO — Ontario's top doctor will recommend the public begin masking on Monday in an effort to help overwhelmed children's hospitals, two government sources said Saturday.
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