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How to safely evacuate a wildfire

How to safely evacuate a wildfire

Evacuating a wildfire area can be scary, but experts say people can significantly improve their own safety with a little preparation and common sense.
Working Well: Saying no is hard, but setting boundaries can improve your health

Working Well: Saying no is hard, but setting boundaries can improve your health

NEW YORK (AP) — When Justin Stewart started his career, he juggled several jobs to make ends meet. He poured himself into his full-time role as a news show production assistant from 3 a.m. until noon.
US 'notorious markets' report warns of risks from online pharmacies

US 'notorious markets' report warns of risks from online pharmacies

BANGKOK (AP) — Nearly all of the world’s 35,000 online pharmacies are being run illegally and consumers who use them risk getting ineffective or dangerous drugs, according to the U.S. Trade Representative’s annual report on “ notorious markets .
Booze-free 'liquor' stores offer options, as some B.C. craft brewers decline and fall

Booze-free 'liquor' stores offer options, as some B.C. craft brewers decline and fall

VANCOUVER — Whatever your tipple, Angela Hansen's liquor store on Vancouver's Commercial Drive has stock to satisfy, from Prosecco to tequila — so long as you don't want any actual liquor.
Overdose deaths in Ontario increasingly involve more than one drug, new report says

Overdose deaths in Ontario increasingly involve more than one drug, new report says

TORONTO — An increasing number of overdose deaths in Ontario involves the use of more than one drug, with the combination of opioids and stimulants proving to be especially dangerous, a new report says.
USTR warns of risks from online pharmacies in its 'notorious markets' report

USTR warns of risks from online pharmacies in its 'notorious markets' report

BANGKOK (AP) — Nearly all of the world’s 35,000 online pharmacies are being run illegally and consumers who use them risk getting ineffective or dangerous drugs, according to the U.S. Trade Representative’s annual report on “ notorious markets .
Demko returns to Canucks lineup vs. Capitals, Pettersson still sidelined

Demko returns to Canucks lineup vs. Capitals, Pettersson still sidelined

WASHINGTON — Canucks centre Elias Pettersson wasn't back on the ice when Vancouver met the Capitals in Washington on Wednesday, but another major player returned to the lineup.
Here's the advice Biden's top health official has for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Here's the advice Biden's top health official has for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of people were dying from COVID-19 every day. Americans were still being ordered to stay-at-home or mask in public. Millions of people were eager to line up for jabs of the newly-released COVID-19 vaccines.

Ohio gov signs bill requiring schools to tell parents about health care changes, 'sexuality content'

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov.
Here's the advice Biden's top health official has for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Here's the advice Biden's top health official has for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of people were dying from COVID-19 every day. Americans were still being ordered to stay-at-home or mask in public. Millions of people were eager to line up for jabs of the newly-released COVID-19 vaccines.