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Health officials report a death in a Winnipeg hospital emergency department

Health officials report a death in a Winnipeg hospital emergency department

WINNIPEG — Health officials are investigating a death at a Winnipeg hospital.
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How removing unpaid medical bills from credit reports could help consumers

How removing unpaid medical bills from credit reports could help consumers

NEW YORK (AP) — Lenders will no longer be able to consider unpaid medical bills as a credit history factor when they evaluate potential borrowers in the U.S.
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As walking pneumonia rates drop among Canadian children, flu and RSV are back

As walking pneumonia rates drop among Canadian children, flu and RSV are back

HALIFAX — Following a sharp rise in cases of walking pneumonia among Canadian children, rates of the infection seem to be dropping — but doctors are now warning families about flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Dr.
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Manitoba regulator orders hike in auto premiums, calls for action on brain injuries

Manitoba regulator orders hike in auto premiums, calls for action on brain injuries

WINNIPEG — Manitobans will soon be paying more for basic automobile insurance. The Public Utilities Board has ordered an overall increase of 5.
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As Liberals set up leadership race, members differ on how the leader should be picked

As Liberals set up leadership race, members differ on how the leader should be picked

OTTAWA — As the Liberal party begins charting a course for an expedited race to replace Justin Trudeau, some former party advisers are split on just how swift that race should be, and who exactly should pick the next leader.
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How removing unpaid medical bills from credit reports could help consumers

How removing unpaid medical bills from credit reports could help consumers

NEW YORK (AP) — Lenders will no longer be able to consider unpaid medical bills as a credit history factor when they evaluate potential borrowers in the U.S.
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Florida grand jury investigating COVID-19 vaccines finds no evidence of criminal activity

Florida grand jury investigating COVID-19 vaccines finds no evidence of criminal activity

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A statewide grand jury convened at the request of Florida Gov.
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New Brunswick declares end to measles outbreak that spread to 50 people

New Brunswick declares end to measles outbreak that spread to 50 people

New Brunswick health officials have announced an end to the measles outbreak that was declared on Nov. 1.
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PHOTO COLLECTION: China Winter Swimming

PHOTO COLLECTION: China Winter Swimming

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
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First US bird flu death is announced in Louisiana

First US bird flu death is announced in Louisiana

NEW YORK (AP) — The first U.S. bird flu death has been reported — a person in Louisiana who had been hospitalized with severe respiratory symptoms.
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