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Would you like a bag with that? A look at Canada's grocery pickup, delivery options
TORONTO - The Canadian grocery sector has long been considered a bit of a laggard compared to the U.S. when it comes to e-commerce and delivery services. That could change with Amazon’s announce...
Jun 16, 2017
Donors pour record $458 million into California initiatives
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Political donors have spent a record $458 million on 17 statewide November ballot initiatives in California, beating the state’s own record for the most spent on proposition...
Oct 20, 2016
Sask. First Nations among many in Canada continuing to fight for safe drinking water
It's something that you might take for granted in your home or office, but imagine that something as simple as a glass of water was not readily available to you.As Canada marks the National Day for Tr...
Sep 27, 2023
More competition needed in grocery to help stabilize food prices: Freeland
MASCOUCHE, Que. - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says more competition is needed in Canada's grocery sector as consumers grapple with the rising cost of living. Speaking at a press conference in M...
Nov 15, 2023
5 things to know about America's synthetic-opioid epidemic
WASHINGTON - Government scientists say they’re seeing the emergence of a new class of deadly drugs built to mimic the potent prescription painkiller fentanyl. What you need to know: ___ DOZENS O...
Dec 21, 2016
Trump plan would channel prescription discounts to patients
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration Thursday unveiled a plan to channel now-hidden prescription drug discounts directly to patients, saying that would eventually lower prices for consumers. The prop...
Jan 31, 2019
Opioid crisis: Top doctor urges access to overdose antidote
ATLANTA - The nation’s chief doctor wants more Americans to start carrying the overdose antidote naloxone to help combat the nation’s opioid crisis and save lives. Speaking at the National...
Apr 06, 2018
CVS bids $69 billion for Aetna amid health care changes
Drugstore operator CVS is making a $69 billion offer for insurer Aetna as it tries to position itself as a one-stop shop for Americans’ health care needs with prescription drugs, clinics and ins...
Dec 03, 2017
Full speed ahead: How liquor privatization could impact drinking and driving in Sask.
Saskatchewan has a complicated relationship with alcohol. Among all Canadian provinces, Saskatchewan has the highest rate of impaired driving. The latest analysis by Statistics Canada from 2011 shows ...
Oct 09, 2016
Full speed ahead: How liquor privatization could impact drinking and driving in Sask.
Saskatchewan has a complicated relationship with alcohol. Among all Canadian provinces, Saskatchewan has the highest rate of impaired driving. The latest analysis by Statistics Canada from 2011 shows ...
Oct 09, 2016