Canada launches new Blood Services replacing Red Cross
Canada transfers control of the blood program to Canadian Blood Services. Red Cross hands over its buildings vehicles test tubes and lab jackets as 3230 workers move to the new agency. Kenneth Fyke says the change includes a new management structure to improve rapid response to blood borne threats.
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Georges Hurricane Drives Mass Exodus From Gulf Coast
As Hurricane Georges neared the U S Gulf coast, up to 1.5 million people fled New Orleans and nearby low areas. The storm, a Category 3 with winds over 178 kmh, threatens high tides, heavy rain, and widespread damage. Evacuations extended through Mississippi Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.
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Tigers edge Hurricanes in forward battle for home opener win
Medicine Hat defeats Lethbridge 3 2 at The Arena as Berkeley Buchko scores the deciding goal in the third period. Brad Voth sets up the opening tally and Buchko nearly nets a late clincher as Ondrik shines in goal and the Tigers overcome nerves to start the season 1 0.
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Canada urged by UN panel over social rights record
Ottawa faces 81 pointed questions from the UN committee on economic, social and cultural rights as activists push Canada to explain rising child poverty cuts to unemployment benefits and surging food bank use. The questions draw on input from Canadian NGOs urging broader recognition of social problems.
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Doctors have terrible handwriting study confirms bias
A Swansea based study of 92 health workers shows doctors write illegibly even when asked to be neat. Ronan Lyons of the Department of Public Health notes the finding confirms the common prejudice about physicians handwriting being worse than that of other professionals.
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Clinton’s sexual escapades trigger self examination
The piece notes North Americans reexamining their sex lives amid Bill Clinton’s alleged indiscretions. Therapists say some partners are revealed as cheaters, with experts urging private and public discussion to raise awareness about sexual behaviour and addiction.
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