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Ontario considered lifting ban on paid blood donation: e-mails
Plasma samples in a rack, before being put into a centrifuge at the LifeLabs Toronto facility, on Nov 22 2017. A new generation of simple blood tests is allowing would-be parents to learn about the sex and potential genetic anomalies of their babies in the first trimester, a stage of the pregnancy when it's relatively easy to get an abortion in Canada. Known as non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), the approach has the advantage of giving some women more time to make decisions about their pregnancies, while helping others to avoid unnecessary invasive procedures such as amniocentesis, which carry a small risk of miscarriage. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail) 
opinion
Do we have a conspiracy-theory problem on our hands?
Gary Mason
world
NWSL has plenty of ‘ammo’ for TV rights deal, says Angel City’s Ohanian
Alexis Ohanian, the recipient of the Champion for Equality Award, poses for photos on the red carpet at the Women's Sports Foundation's Annual Salute to Women in Sports, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
canada
A commercial blood plasma collector’s entrance to Canada means big business and big questions
FILE PHOTO: The logo of the Spanish pharmaceuticals company Grifols is pictured on their headquarters' building in Sant Cugat del Valles, near Barcelona, Spain, September 17, 2021. REUTERS/Albert Gea
arts
‘Murder, She Wrote’ actress Angela Lansbury dies at 96
FILE PHOTO: Angela Lansbury speaks on stage after she was named honorary chairman of the American Theatre Wing at the American Theatre Wing's 64th annual Tony Awards ceremony in New York, June 13, 2010. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn/File Photo
opinion
I used to be a regular blood donor, but volunteers don’t seem to be a focus for CBS any more
Tom Koch
canada
Ontario and B.C. decline to endorse Canadian Blood Services’ view that private firm can circumvent collection ban
A blood donor clinic pictured at a shopping mall in Calgary, Alta., Friday, March 27, 2020. Canadian Blood Services says it is in talks with companies that pay donors for plasma as it faces a decrease in collections. In a statement, the blood-collection agency said Friday it is in "ongoing discussion with governments and the commercial plasma industry" on how to more than double domestic plasma collection to 50 per cent of supply. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
canada
Canadian Blood Services signs deal with private, for-profit company to collect blood plasma from domestic donors
A blood donor clinic pictured at a shopping mall in Calgary, Alta., March 27, 2020.
opinion
Paying for blood and plasma donations is not the answer to our shortages
Allan Rock
canada
Quebec blood agency says it doesn’t need private partnership for plasma collection
A blood donor clinic pictured at a shopping mall in Calgary, Alta., Friday, March 27, 2020. Canadian Blood Services says it is in talks with companies that pay donors for plasma as it faces a decrease in collections. In a statement, the blood-collection agency said Friday it is in "ongoing discussion with governments and the commercial plasma industry" on how to more than double domestic plasma collection to 50 per cent of supply. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
canada
Private plasma company says Canadian Blood Services plan could open up collection ban in Ontario
Barzin Bahardoust, ceo of Canadian Plasma Resources hopes to get approval from Health Canada soon so he can open his new plasma clinic in downtown Toronto. While there are some groups who are concerned about a clinic that pays for donated plasma, Bahardoust explains that the plasma collected will not be used in any medical transfusions and is destined to be fractionated for use by the pharma industry to make drugs. As well, there are several levels of screening to prevent people from just walking off the street, hoping to collect quick cash for their donation. Payment will be forwarded to credit cards that can be topped up and there are some people who simply won't be able to donate any plasma at all. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
canada
Canadian Blood Services eyes getting plasma from paid donors amid supply challenges
A blood donor clinic pictured at a shopping mall in Calgary, Alta., Friday, March 27, 2020. Canadian Blood Services says it is struggling to replenish a critically low national supply caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
opinion
Boycotting Canadian Blood Services for ending its mask mandate is illogical – but understandable
Robyn Urback
opinion
Awkward: The struggle of late-night shows to deal with news, scandal and tragedy
John Doyle
golf
Faldo to retire as lead CBS analyst, replaced by Immelman
Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 6, 2022 England's Nick Faldo with Mark O'Meara of the U.S. and Canada's Mike Weir during the par 3 tournament REUTERS/Mike Blake
world
Paramount, Les Moonves settle CBS shareholder #MeToo class action for $14.75-million
FILE PHOTO: CEO of CBS Corp, Leslie Moonves, waves on the first day of the annual Allen and Co. media conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, U.S., July 8, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
world
At least 88 dead, thousands without heat and water after tornadoes in U.S. Midwest
People survey damage from a tornado in Mayfield, Ky., on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states late Friday, killing several people overnight. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
opinion
What do people really like on TV? Hint: Adele
John Doyle
featured reports
Is it time for Canada to overhaul its immunization system?
Kumanan Wilson, a medical professor and member of the Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics at the University of Ottawa, is among those calling for a formal pan-Canadian approach for Canada’s immunization system.
opinion
Ghosts is a rare network hit, but why? All is revealed
John Doyle
world
Former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo who filed criminal complaint over groping speaks publicly for first time
This image provided by CBS This Morning/Times Union shows Brittany Commisso, left, answering questions during an interview with CBS correspondent Jericka Duncan on CBS This Morning, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in New York. (CBS This Morning and Times Union via AP)
television
CBS announces The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is going back to live audiences
FILE - Stephen Colbert attends the CBS Network 2018 Upfront at The Plaza Hotel in New York on May 16, 2018. Colbert will return to doing live shows before a studio audience on June 14. CBS said Monday that audience members at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York will be required to show proof of vaccination before being admitted, and face masks will be optional for them. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File)
music
Beyonce, Taylor Swift make history at Grammys
Taylor Swift poses in the press room with the award for album of the year for "Folklore" at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, March 14, 2021.
opinion
Clarice: A tasteless return to The Silence of the Lambs
John Doyle
u.s. business
Former CBS digital chief Jim Lanzone takes top job at Tinder
Jim Lanzone, president and CEO of CBS Interactive, attends the annual Allen and Co. Sun Valley media conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, U.S., July 10, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
sports
Sexism and the great Canadian cable sports-TV swindle
Portland Thorns FC forward Christine Sinclair (12) and North Carolina Courage midfielder Denise O'Sullivan (8) battle for the ball during the second half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Herriman, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
world
Some New York news shows back in studio, but many hosts continue to work remotely
This March 6, 2020, photo released by CBS shows co-hosts, from left, Anthony Mason, Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil reporting on the coronavirus on CBS This Morning, in New York
international business
Systemic racism slows economic growth, Dallas Fed chief Robert Kaplan says
Systemic racism slows economic growth, Dallas Fed chief Robert Kaplan says
international business
Fed’s Powell says full economic recovery may require coronavirus vaccine
Fed’s Powell says full economic recovery may require coronavirus vaccine
television
Judge Judy will end 25-year run, but star sticking around
FILE - This May 5, 2019 file photo shows Lifetime achievement award winner Judge Judy Sheindlin in the press room at the 46th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Pasadena, Calif. The tough-talking former New York family court judge has ruled her television courtroom since 1996 and her popularity made her the highest-paid personality in TV. She announced on “Ellen” that next season will be her 25th and last making original episodes of “Judge Judy.” After that, the 77-year-old mediator will be making a new show called “Judy Justice” that will debut in fall 2021. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
obituary
Philip McKeon, actor on CBS sitcom Alice, dies at 55