CBC News Online - Morning News Digest - 2015-02-07

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What is end-of-life care like in Canada? Sat, 7 Feb 2015 05:00:59 EST What is end-of-life care like in Canada? Sat, 7 Feb 2015 05:00:59 EST The Supreme Court of Canada decision to allow people with "grievous and irremediable medical conditions" to ask for a doctor-assisted death should be just the start of a much needed conversation, one that includes palliative care as well, physicians say. Read More Winners become losers in aftermath of $110M Ponzi scheme Sat, 7 Feb 2015 05:00:00 EST The search for funds from a Ponzi scheme allegedly run by Rashida Samji has led trustees to the scheme's net winners and net losers. But who really profited? Read More Cutting through news of John Baird's resignation Sat, 7 Feb 2015 05:00:00 EST John Baird's unexpected decision to leave politics this week produced immediate speculation that went beyond the simple explanation of a desire for change after 20 years. And that's where the job of political communications gets frustrating, writes former PMO spokesman Andrew MacDougall. Read More Doctor-assisted suicide: 10 voices on Supreme Court ruling Fri, 6 Feb 2015 13:22:17 EST Reaction was swift and polarized after the Supreme Court of Canada ruled unanimously Friday that competent adults with grievous and irremediable medical conditions have the right to ask a doctor to help them die. Read More 6th case of measles confirmed in Toronto Fri, 6 Feb 2015 20:28:33 EST Health officials have confirmed a sixth case of measles in Toronto. St. Joseph's Health Centre says a patient who was in its emergency department from Jan. 27 to 29 has been diagnosed with the disease. Read More More Headlines TurboTax fraud uncovered in U.S. couldn't happen here, CRA says RCAF search and rescue technician on training exercise missing after avalanche Poisoning suspected after chili sends 2 men to hospital Sewage sludge contains millions of dollars worth of gold, other metals Memorial set for woman who died after drinking Peruvian 'tobacco purge' tea The mask of U.S.-Saudi friendship is finally slipping: Neil Macdonald Jordan airstrike kills U.S. hostage, ISIS claims Dozens of people ignored dying man on subway platform, Montreal coroner says Sam Smith denies ever hearing Tom Petty song that led to copyright dispute No deal offered to suspended senator Mike Duffy, lawyer says