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Loyal readers of K&K, all six of you, know that we’ve long questioned the work ethic of Vancouver Canucks national anthem dude Mark Donnelly. Although there are those who find the opera singer’s...
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As we were perusing the list of events at this week’s Vancouver Pride celebrations, we noticed an item that struck us as particularly unusual, which is saying something for Pride events: “Vancouver’s...
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In the years we’ve been writing this column, first with quill and ink, then on a typewriter, then for a brief time in the ’80s using one of those wicked Bic 4-Colour ballpoint pens and finally on a...
View ArticleLIVE CHAT: The debate over circumcision
A recent ban by a court in Cologne, Germany, on the circumcision of boys for religious reasons has touched off a new debate on the subject. Opponents of the ban say it sets a dangerous precedent for...
View ArticleBenefits of circumcision outweigh risks: pediatrics group
By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO – The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued new guidelines saying the health benefits of infant circumcision outweigh the risks of the surgery, but the influential...
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The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued new guidelines saying the health benefits of infant circumcision outweigh the risks of the surgery, arguing the procedure can reduce the risk of urinary...
View ArticleCanada’s pediatricians set to reveal new policy on circumcision
Canada’s pediatricians are about to update their advice on whether baby boys should be circumcised, revising their stand for the first time in 17 years. Their review comes as new Canadian research...
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