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Sask. woman avoids MAID after Glenn Beck's help

Jolene Van Alstine, a 45-year-old Saskatchewan mother with a rare disease, was scheduled for MAID on Jan. 7, 2026. American commentator Glenn Beck intervened, securing U.S. medical consultations and offering hope.

Key Health Stories Impacting Kitchener in 2025

A review of the pivotal health and public safety developments in the Kitchener region for 2025, including local incidents and national policy debates. Stay informed on issues affecting your community.

States Sue Trump Over Consumer Watchdog Defunding

A coalition of 21 Democratic-led states sues the Trump administration for unlawfully defunding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, threatening its consumer protection mandate. Read the legal battle details.

Alberta to Test Higher 120 km/h Speed Limits

Alberta plans to test 120 km/h speed limits on select rural highways. A reader argues the de facto limit is already 120 km/h, raising safety concerns. Plus, letters on MAID access and immigration policy.

Judge stops husband's 'Death Plan' for wife with Alzheimer's

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has intervened to protect a 77-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's from her husband, who openly discussed a plan to end her life if she became ineligible for MAID. Read the full ruling details.

Trump sues BBC for $10B over edited documentary

Former U.S. President Donald Trump files a massive $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC for alleged defamation and election interference. Get the latest on this high-stakes media legal battle.

Trump sues BBC for $10B over edited Jan. 6 speech

Former U.S. President Donald Trump files a massive $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, alleging defamation over a deceptively edited documentary clip of his Jan. 6 speech. Details inside.

Ethics of MAID for Mental Illness Debated in Parliament

As Parliament debates Bill C-218 to exclude mental illness from MAID eligibility, experts question if offering assisted death masks a failure to provide adequate mental health support and dignified living conditions in Canada.

MAID accounts for 5% of Canadian deaths in 2024

New federal data reveals medical assistance in dying accounted for 5.1% of all deaths in Canada last year, with cancer being the most common underlying condition. Read the full report.

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