Despite warning of looming threats to abortion rights in Canada, the Trudeau government does not plan to enshrine legislative protections of a woman's right to choose to end an unwanted pregnancy, says Health Minister Mark Holland. … [Read more...] about Trudeau government not planning to legislate further protection for abortion rights, health minister says
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange facing pivotal moment in long fight to stay out of US court
LONDON (AP) — The host of a news conference about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's extradition fight wryly welcomed journalists last week to the “millionth” press briefing on his court case. … [Read more...] about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange facing pivotal moment in long fight to stay out of US court
Toronto Zoo welcomes two newborn snow leopards
Mother Jita's first pregnancy has resulted in two cubs who arrived earlier this week. They are not yet on public display. … [Read more...] about Toronto Zoo welcomes two newborn snow leopards
Parents urge Toronto school board to combat anti-Palestinian racism and observe Nakba Day
Several parents called on the TDSB to acknowledge the harm experienced by Palestinian students. … [Read more...] about Parents urge Toronto school board to combat anti-Palestinian racism and observe Nakba Day
A rural Ugandan community is a hot spot for sickle cell disease. But one patient gives hope
MBALE, Uganda (AP) — Barbara Nabulo was one of three girls in her family. But when a sister died, her mother wailed at the funeral that she was left with just one and a half daughters. … [Read more...] about A rural Ugandan community is a hot spot for sickle cell disease. But one patient gives hope