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‘Mass poisoning crisis’: Canadians need to change how we talk about drug deaths, advocates say

There’s a poisoning crisis gripping Canada, and it’s killing thousands of people each year.  It doesn’t involve contaminated meat, lettuce or baby formula – the kinds of safety issues that prompt public concern, product recalls, and holding those responsible to account. It’s a vastly different response to Canada’s toxic drug …

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Washington state could face increased demand for abortion services if Roe v. Wade falls, say advocates

Supporters of women’s reproductive rights in Bellingham, Wash., B.C.’s neighbour to the south, say if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, they worry local facilities in Washington will face an overwhelming influx of women with abortion needs from across the country. “We’re looking at 26 states and when …

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