3 h. ago Rakovina Strengthens Board with Appointments of Yevgeniy Meshcherekov and David Kideckel

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rakovina Therapeutics Inc. (TSX-V: RKV) (FSE: 7JO), a biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative cancer therapies through artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drug discovery, is pleased to announce the appointments of Mr. Yevgeniy Meshcherekov and Dr. David Kideckel to the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”), subject to receiving approval […]

Society

4 h. ago 911 call played at inquest into B.C. university student’s drug death

Sidney McIntyre-Starko died of fentanyl poisoning in January 2024 after she and a friendconsumed drugs found in a box of coolers a friend found on a street corner.

Society

5 h. ago Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath in hospital after accident, her office says

Horwath is awaiting surgery and may need to take a 'short medical leave,' the statement says

Events

5 h. ago Hamilton Mayor Horwath hospitalized after accident, office says

HAMILTON — The office of Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath says she has been hospitalized after being injured in an accident. A statement issued late Tuesday says Horwath is awaiting surgery and may need to take a “short medical leave” to focus on rest and recovery. It does not specify the nature of her injury or […]

Events

7 h. ago Greffe de rein programmée puis annulée à Sherbrooke: «Inacceptable», affirme Christian Dubé

L’annonce à une patiente d’une greffe d’organe sans vérifié la disponibilité du chirurgien est «inacceptable», a affirmé Christian Dubé.

Economics

8 h. ago Accused killer at Lapu Lapu festival was in care of Vancouver mental health team: province

As of Tuesday morning, 16 patients remain in hospital, some in critical condition, and 13 patients have been discharged with non-life-threatening injuries.

Events

10 h. ago AbCellera Presents Data Showing Preclinical Efficacy of PSMA x CD3 T

Preclinical data on AbCellera’s PSMA x CD3 T-cell engagers demonstrate potent anti-tumor activity and potential to further enhance function through costimulatory strategies VANCOUVER, British Columbia — AbCellera (Nasdaq: ABCL) today announced new data on its PSMA x CD3 T-cell engagers (TCEs), presented as a poster at the American Association for Cancer ResearchⓇ (AACR) 116th Annual […]

Other

12 h. ago Experimental cancer drugs found to help some patients avoid surgery

The results from an ambitious cancer study are giving hope that immunotherapy drugs alone can treat some gastrointestinal tumours, eliminating the need for severe, life-altering surgeries and other harsh therapies. For as long as cancer treatment has existed, “cutting it out has been the best way to cure it,” said Luis Diaz, a gastrointestinal medical […]

Science

17 h. ago Initial Perioperative Data from CAPTAIN Randomized Trial Demonstrate MRI

– First Level 1 study comparing an emerging technology head-to-head with RP in men with prostate cancer – – TULSA had no blood loss and no overnight stay, along with reduced post-procedure pain, and more rapid recovery to baseline activities and overall health – TORONTO, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Profound Medical Corp. (NASDAQ:PROF; […]

Other

23 h. ago Microba Delivers Landmark IBD Results & Signs Major Gastro Partner

Two independent clinical studies have demonstrated that Microba’s MetaPanel™ test identifies gastrointestinal pathogens in >35% of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patients experiencing flare, with >60% of these missed by current routine testing methods. These findings have the potential to shift treatment protocols and provide a new path to remission for IBD patients, avoiding unnecessary therapy […]

Politics

28 h. ago Community rallies to support young Lethbridge girl awaiting heart surgery

Elizabeth Hoyt, an active 11-year-old, was recently diagnosed with a congenital heart defect – a condition usually caught at birth. Lethbridge businesses are rallying to help.

Culture

29 h. ago Irish woman legally residing in the U.S. for decades detained by ICE

Cliona Ward, originally from Ireland, is a green card holder but has prior drug possession charges dating back to 2007 and 2008, which she believed had been expunged.

Other

29 h. ago B.C. crime news: Suspicious death in Kamloops area | Two arrested for drugs, sexual exploitation

Here's a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Monday, April 28, 2025.

Events

33 h. ago Airbnb domestic searches surge 20% as Canadians avoid U.S. travel

Recent surge in patriotism is reshaping travel intentions this year

Other

35 h. ago Toronto gynecologist under scrutiny for disinfection of tools resigns from college

A gynecologist has resigned from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario after TPH told patients that instruments were not properly cleaned or disinfected at her clinic. 

Other

39 h. ago Boehringer’s new zongertinib data demonstrate durable and clinically meaningful results in patients with HER2 (ERBB2)

Ingelheim, Germany / Ridgefield, Conn., U.S., April 28, 2025 New data from the Phase Ib Beamion LUNG-1 trial were presented at AACR and simultaneously published in The New England Journal of Medicine Data presented included an objective response rate (ORR) of 71%, with 7% of patients achieving complete responses (CR), and a 96% disease control rate […]

Science

40 h. ago Alto Neuroscience Presents New Data at the Society of Biological Psychiatry Annual Meeting Underscoring Precision Psychiatry Approach

– Identified and prospectively replicated an EEG-based biomarker for placebo response in MDD – – New data strengthen the mechanistic link between ALTO-300 and the EEG biomarker being used for patient selection; biomarker signature induced by activating 5-HT2C or depleting dopamine directly – – Preclinical ALTO-101 rescue study underscores the therapeutic potential of this novel […]

Economics

41 h. ago Appili Therapeutics Announces New Patents Granted for Commercial Stage Asset LIKMEZ®™

New patents provide additional composition of matter and methods of use claims, strengthening the protection for liquid oral taste-masked reformulation, LIKMEZ New subject matter listed in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) Orange Book HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Appili Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: APLI; OTCPink: APLIF) (the “Company” or “Appili”), a […]

Other

56 h. ago ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star Jiggly Caliente dies after ‘severe infection’

The drag queen scrapped plans to appear on the upcoming season of 'Drag Race Philippines' after a recent hospitalization for a leg amputation surgery.

Events

57 h. ago Heavy weed smokers share similarities with psychosis patients: Study

A new study has linked smoking weed to a higher risk of psychosis. Research published recently found that emergency room visits for cannabis use by people over the age of 65 has skyrocketed and seniors needing acute care for partaking are up to 72% more likely to develop dementia, according to the New York Post. […]

Science