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Missile Fire from Yemen's Houthi Rebels Triggers Sirens in Central Israel for the Second Night

  For the second consecutive night, air raid sirens blared across central Israel as a missile launched from Yemen's Houthi rebels was intercepted by Israeli air defenses early Wednesday morning. The missile, aimed at the Tel Aviv area, was successfully intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory, though shrapnel from the interception fell in several towns.  This marks the fourth time in a week that missile fire from the Houthi rebels has set off sirens in Israel. On Saturday, a missile hit a playground in Tel Aviv, injuring 16 people after Israel's air defense system failed to intercept it. In response, Israeli jets struck Yemen's rebel-held capital and a port city, resulting in nine casualties.  Israel's foreign minister has requested an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council to condemn the Houthi attacks and their alleged Iranian allies for providing the rebels with weapons. The situation remains tense as both sides continue to exchange fire, with the H...
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Ottawa's Dental Care Plan Update

Health Minister Mark Holland recently announced a significant change to the national dental are plan, aimed at winning over dentists who have been hesitant to participate. Here are the key details:

  1. No Mandatory Sign-Up: Dentists and other oral health providers no longer need to officially sign up with the government to provide care to patients covered under the national dental care plan. This move is expected to ease the process for dentists and encourage their participation.

  2. Case-by-Case Basis: As of now, oral health-care providers can treat patients under the Canadian Dental Care Plan on a case-by-case basis without committing fully to the program. This flexibility allows dentists to “dip a toe” into the program before making a full commitment.

  3. Expanded Eligibility: The government has already processed nearly 250,000 dental claims for seniors enrolled in the program since its launch in May. Additionally, eligibility has been expanded, with applications received from approximately 10,000 people with disabilities and 25,000 children.

By implementing these changes, Ottawa hopes to foster greater collaboration with dentists and improve access to dental care for uninsured low- and middle-income Canadians. The new approach aims to strike a balance between meeting patients’ needs and addressing dentists’ concerns.

Remember, this information was first reported by The Canadian Press on July 8, 2024. 

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