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Catholic Church challenging Quebec MAID law in court on religious freedom grounds

Catholic Church challenging Quebec MAID law in court on religious freedom grounds

MONTREAL — A Quebec law requiring all palliative care homes to offer medical assistance in dying violates religious freedom and should be declared unconstitutional, says a legal challenge filed by the office of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Montre
'Butt out': Poilievre criticizes Trudeau, feds on Alberta's planned transgender rules

'Butt out': Poilievre criticizes Trudeau, feds on Alberta's planned transgender rules

MONTREAL — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, responding to Alberta’s proposed rules for transgender youth, says the federal government needs to “butt out” of provincial health care and education.
Court allows negligence class-action suit against Ontario LTC minister to proceed

Court allows negligence class-action suit against Ontario LTC minister to proceed

TORONTO — Ontario's Court of Appeal is allowing a class-action lawsuit to proceed against the minister of long-term care for alleged negligence regarding the government's response to COVID-19.
The Census Bureau halts changing how it asks about disabilities following a backlash

The Census Bureau halts changing how it asks about disabilities following a backlash

The U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday halted plans to change how it asks people about disabilities after facing a growing backlash .
Not wearing a mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn’t a free speech right, appeals court says

Not wearing a mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn’t a free speech right, appeals court says

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A federal appeals court shot down claims Monday that New Jersey residents' refusal to wear face masks at school board meetings during the COVID-19 outbreak constituted protected speech under the First Amendment.
South Dakota has apologized and must pay $300K to transgender advocates

South Dakota has apologized and must pay $300K to transgender advocates

South Dakota has apologized and will pay $300,000 under a settlement with a transgender advocacy group that sued Gov. Kristi Noem and her health secretary last year after the state terminated a contract with it.
California could legalize psychedelic therapy after rejecting 'magic mushroom' decriminalization

California could legalize psychedelic therapy after rejecting 'magic mushroom' decriminalization

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Weight loss, diabetes drugs propel Eli Lilly to largely better-than-expected forecast for 2024

Weight loss, diabetes drugs propel Eli Lilly to largely better-than-expected forecast for 2024

Eli Lilly rode soaring demand for diabetes and weight-loss treatments to a better-than-expected finish in 2023, and the drugmaker expects momentum to carry into the new year.
Canada needs time for 'deeper conversation' on assisted dying, mental health: Holland

Canada needs time for 'deeper conversation' on assisted dying, mental health: Holland

OTTAWA — Thirteen years ago, in the throes of a major political loss and personal crisis, Mark Holland experienced the darkest period of his life.
Key events in the life of King Charles III

Key events in the life of King Charles III

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III has been diagnosed with an unspecified type of cancer. Buckingham Palace says the 75-year-old king has begun outpatient treatment . Some key dates in Charles' life : Nov.