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First national analysis finds America's butterflies are disappearing at 'catastrophic' rate

First national analysis finds America's butterflies are disappearing at 'catastrophic' rate

WASHINGTON (AP) — America's butterflies are disappearing because of insecticides, climate change and habitat loss, with the number of the winged beauties down 22% since 2000, a new study finds.
North Carolina Republicans seek to force top Democrats to fall in line with Trump agenda

North Carolina Republicans seek to force top Democrats to fall in line with Trump agenda

RALEIGH, N.C.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ to get about $3.7 billion in tobacco lawsuit settlement

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ to get about $3.7 billion in tobacco lawsuit settlement

British Columbia's share of a landmark settlement for health damages from the big tobacco firms will be about $3.7 billion, the province's attorney general said Thursday, with the money to be distributed over at least 18 years. It's part of a $32.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ health officials confirm another travel-related measles case in Lower Mainland

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ health officials confirm another travel-related measles case in Lower Mainland

SURREY, СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ — British Columbia health officials say another travel-related measles infection has been confirmed in the Lower Mainland, in a resident who visited Southeast Asia.
RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts

RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts

EDMONTON — Mounties in Alberta have launched an investigation following a complaint regarding the province’s front-line medical care provider, Alberta Health Services.
FDA nominee sidesteps questions on abortion pill, agency layoffs and other issues

FDA nominee sidesteps questions on abortion pill, agency layoffs and other issues

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration largely sidestepped questions Thursday from senators about how he would handle numerous pressing issues before the agency, including recent layoffs , a canceled vaccine meeting an
New Mexico adult dies with measles, though cause of death isn't yet confirmed

New Mexico adult dies with measles, though cause of death isn't yet confirmed

An adult who was infected with measles has died in New Mexico, state health officials announced Thursday, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ signs $670-million pharmacare agreement with federal government

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ signs $670-million pharmacare agreement with federal government

VICTORIA — The British Columbia and federal governments have signed a four-year, $670-million pharmacare agreement, giving universal access to contraceptive and diabetes medications. The plan will support nearly 550,000 СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ
Nova Scotia government facing more criticism over its response to domestic violence

Nova Scotia government facing more criticism over its response to domestic violence

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is failing to adequately address the recent spike in gender-based violence, an advocacy group for reproductive health says.
Richie Laryea to miss Toronto FC's game at FC Cincinnati due to hamstring injury

Richie Laryea to miss Toronto FC's game at FC Cincinnati due to hamstring injury

TORONTO — Fullback-wingback Richie Laryea, injured early in last weekend's 4-2 loss in Orlando, will not make the trip with Toronto FC for Saturday's game at FC Cincinnati.
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