26 h. ago B.C. health minister to provide live update on measles in the province

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control says that as of Monday, there have been 99 reported measles cases in the province so far this year, but only one remains active.

Politics

26 h. ago Measles cases in B.C. rise to 102, with majority in Northern Health region

The largest age group infected is among those aged five to 17, at 49 per cent, with those between ages 18 to 54 in second at 30 per cent.

Politics

66 h. ago Family says B.C.’s health care system failed them and led to the death of their son

Brennan Day, the MLA for Courtenay-Comox, said the Ministry of Health needs to do a deep dive into how the system failed Brayden and his family.

Events

5 d. ago ‘Every day matters’: B.C. stands by decision to cut drug funding for child with terminal brain disease

Despite a personal plea from family, Health Minister Josie Osborne has upheld the province’s decision to stop funding Brineura for nine-year-old Charleigh Pollock.

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5 d. ago 'Every day matters': Heartbroken B.C. mom urges government to restore drug funding for child with terminal brain disease

Despite a personal plea from family, Health Minister Josie Osborne has upheld the province’s decision to stop funding Brineura for nine-year-old Charleigh Pollock

Politics

6 d. ago Canada’s environment ministers endorse updated air quality standards

Canada's environment ministers back tougher air quality standards, citing wildfire smoke and rising health risks from fine particulate pollution.

Politics

8 d. ago Fewer new measles cases in Ontario, public health data shows

The health agency is reporting 12 new cases in the province, down from 33 new cases last week and 96 the week before that.  

Science

8 d. ago Ontario expanding publicly funded hip, knee surgeries at private clinics

Ontario is expanding the delivery of publicly paid orthopedic surgeries through private clinics in an effort to reduce wait lists. Ontario is investing $125 million to add upwards of 20,000 orthopedic surgeries at community surgical centres over the next two years. Health Minister Sylvia Jones says the expansion will reduce wait times for hip and […]

Science

1 week ago The ViewSonic myViewBoard Digital Whiteboarding Software Awarded the ISTE Seal from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

myViewBoard Received the ISTE Seal in the “Creativity Tools” Category, Which Celebrates Solutions that Empower Students to Collaborate, Create, and Communicate SAN ANTONIO — ISTE LIVE 2025 – Booth 1734 – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual and edtech solutions, announces that it has been awarded with the prestigious ISTE Seal by the […]

Society

2 w. ago Ontario health agency reports major data breach to watchdog without notifying patients

Premier Doug Ford, his health minister and the IPC all appeared to confirm the data of patients using the Ontario Health atHome service may have been breached earlier this year.

Science

2 w. ago Thailand starts banning the sale of cannabis without a prescription

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand has started banning the sale of cannabis to those without a prescription, three years after becoming the first country in Asia to decriminalize the plant. The new order, signed by Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin earlier this week, came into effect Thursday after it was published in the Royal Gazette. It bans […]

Culture

2 w. ago Health Coalition responds to shocking attack, calls on Health Minister to desist & instead answer for non

TORONTO, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ontario Health Coalition executive director Natalie Mehra responded with the following letter to statements made on the Health Minister’s behalf by her spokespeople. The Coalition has been contacted by some media outlets for a response to the shocking tone and allegations in the statements. Letter to the Honourable […]

Politics

2 w. ago B.C. health minister to visit Kelowna hospital as critics say facility in ‘crisis’

B.C.'s health minister is again being called on to visit Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) amid an ongoing pediatric crisis.

Science

2 w. ago Here's why concert tickets and event ticket prices seem so high in 2025

A recent media briefing held by Live Nation provided a few answers to common questions around ticket prices — and why they seem so high

Economics

2 w. ago Suicide bomber kills at least 9 in Syrian church near Damascus during mass

DWEIL’A, Syria (AP) — A suicide bomber in Syria on Sunday detonated himself inside a church filled with people, killing at least nine, Syrian state media reported. The explosion in Dweil’a in the outskirts of Damascus took place as people were praying inside the Mar Elias Church. SANA, citing the Health Ministry said that at […]

Events

3 w. ago Israel threatens Iran’s top leader after missiles damage hospital

At least 240 people were wounded by the Iranian missiles, four of them seriously, according to Israel's Health Ministry

Events

3 w. ago Minister ‘closely monitoring’ crisis at Kelowna hospital as more parents express concerns

BC's health minister told Global News Wednesday she takes the doctors' concerns very seriously and is closely monitoring the situation at KGH.

Politics

3 w. ago Dutch government recommends children under 15 stay off TikTok and Instagram

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government advised parents on Tuesday not to have children under 15 use social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, citing psychological and physical problems among children using them, including panic attacks, depression and difficulties sleeping. The Ministry of Health also encouraged parents to limit how long their […]

Technology

3 w. ago Morning missile attack from Iran sends millions of Israelis into shelters

According to an official update from the Israeli Health Ministry, a total of 154 people had arrived at hospitals following the overnight and morning attacks

Events

3 w. ago BC Conservative Party calls for IH CEO to resign immediately amid doctor shortage

Dew has sent a formal letter to Health Minister Josie Osborne urging her to intervene if Brown does not step down voluntarily.

Culture