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Next steps on new health care deal tops agenda for premiers

OTTAWA – The last time all of Canada’s premiers sat down around the same table, their attention was focused on getting Ottawa to pay more to fix the understaffed, hospitals, shuttered emergency rooms, surgical backlogs and health-worker shortages threatening the viability of their health systems. When they sit down in Winnipeg for their annual summer gathering this week, the attention will turn more to how to use the new money Ottawa has now promised. After two years of provincial pleading and sabre rattling for a new health care deal, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally put new money on the table…
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Bindi Irwin’s Engagement Ring: A Testament to Love and Sustainability with Man-Made Diamonds 

Bindi Irwin, the daughter of the late Steve Irwin, is known for her passion for wildlife conservation and her deep love for the environment. When it came time for her engagement, she made a conscious and thoughtful choice that aligned with her values. Bindi Irwin’s engagement ring showcases the beauty and elegance of man-made diamonds, reflecting her commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.  Bindi Irwin’s engagement to Chandler Powell in 2019 was a joyous moment celebrated by fans around the world. As a wildlife conservationist and advocate for environmental causes, Bindi has always been conscious of the impact of her…
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Emotions to Expect After a Crash

Often, after a car crash, you experience shock. Once the shock subsides, you may experience a range of emotions. Most car accidents are unexpected, and you may not have been prepared for or able to prevent them. Gaining this perspective can help you understand the feelings you have after a car crash. These feelings and reactions will eventually fade as the car is repaired, insurance matters are resolved, and physical injuries heal. However, if you are struggling with your mental health or overall well-being after a car crash, it is important to seek help. In New Zealand, many organizations offer…
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outsourcing of health care isn’t privatization

Screenshot 2023-06-29 140840. jpg By Åke Blomqvist Following passage of the Ford government’s Bill 60, Ontario’s ministry of health now has the option to contract out to independent clinics the provision of certain kinds of health-care services normally provided in hospitals. Its opponents have cast the bill as favoring “privatization” and as a threat to the Canadian model of public health care. An emotionally charged television commercial commissioned by the Ontario Public Service Employees’ Union (OPSEU) conjures up a dystopian future where stone-faced capitalists in dark suits push a gurney with a teary-eyed post-surgery patient through dim hospital corridors and…