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Health

Indiana tackles obesity epidemic with executive orders changing SNAP eligibility

Indiana Governor Mike Braun, R-Ind., has taken a bold step in enacting health-related policies by signing a package of nine…

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Halifax

Every woman killed since Brad Johns said domestic violence wasn’t an epidemic in Nova Scotia

community member who was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. She had a passion for…

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Canada

First Nations leaders demand national inquiry into ‘epidemic’ of deaths by police

Edith Wells received a life-changing call on September 17, 2024, at 9:34 am. It was the call that no parent…

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Health

After ex’s assault charges dropped, woman wants Ontario among provinces deeming domestic violence an epidemic

intimate partner violence, including anger management courses and counselling services. Despite these positive steps, Barrett remains frustrated with the justice…

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Nova Scotia

NDP tables opposition bill to declare domestic violence an epidemic

Nova Scotia’s opposition New Democrats have tabled legislation to declare domestic violence an epidemic in the province. Leader Claudia Chender…

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Nova Scotia

Brad Johns said domestic violence wasn’t an epidemic. The response was overwhelming

Dozens of emails expressing outrage, disgust and disappointment poured into the inboxes of Nova Scotia’s premier and justice minister after…

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Canada

Fort William First Nation declares state of emergency over drug epidemic

Fort William First Nation in northwestern Ontario has declared a state of emergency as the community struggles with an ongoing…

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Nova Scotia

On anniversary of mass shooting, N.S. justice minister apologizes for saying domestic violence not epidemic

Premier Tim Houston said he wanted to “set the record straight” about his and his government’s position on domestic violence, hours after Nova Scotia…

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Canada

Peel Region declares intimate partner violence an epidemic and asks Ontario to do the same

Peel Region has declared gender and intimate partner violence an epidemic and is calling on Ontario to do the same…

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