11 h. ago Mennonite gathering in New Brunswick source of Ontario measles outbreak

A measles outbreak that has infected scores of unvaccinated children in Southwestern Ontario reportedly had its start at a Mennonite religious gathering in New Brunswick last year. In a March 7 letter to Ontario’s health units, the province’s chief medical officer of  health, Dr. Kieran Moore, said there was “an exposure at a large gathering […]

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19 h. ago Ontario measles outbreak linked to New Brunswick Mennonite gathering

Dr. Kieran Moore wrote measles is 'disproportionately affecting some Mennonite, Amish, and other Anabaptist communities' because of under-immunization and exposures.

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56 h. ago Baranyai: Feeding vaccine hesitancy amid measles outbreak irresponsible

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases on Earth. The only way to contain it is vaccination uptake of least 95 per cent.

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3 d. ago Suspicious powder prompts evacuation of DA’s office that prosecuted Trump

Part of an Atlanta courthouse was evacuated on Friday after a package or letter with white powder was delivered to the office of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

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4 d. ago Calls grow for Ontario to do more to tackle growing measles outbreak

On Thursday, Public Health Ontario reported a total of 470 measles cases, up from 120 cases the week before. Thirty-four people were in hospital and two in intensive care.

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4 d. ago Friday's letters: Alberta doing little to curb measles outbreak

Re. “LaGrange promotes measles shots,” March 18 The Journal’s front-page article quotes Health Minister Adriana LaGrange that the province is doing the best it can to raise awareness about the vaccines for measles: “We’re continuing to put the information out to the general public.” Has anyone read a full-page information ad in a newspaper? Has […]

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4 d. ago Today's letters: Great to hear from Americans, but what about Trump voters?

Friday, March 21: Letters of support from south of the border were heartening, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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4 d. ago Measles outbreak on London's doorstep hits 228 cases: 'Challenging time'

Cases of measles in a region surrounding London continue to surge – eclipsing 225 cases – including almost 20 hospitalizations.

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4 d. ago Measles is spreading across Canada. A look at the affected areas

Measles is surging across Canada, alarming health officials as new cases emerge in the Prairies, possibly signaling the westward spread of Ontario's outbreak.

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9 d. ago Measles outbreak hits household in remote northern Alberta community

An adult and five children are being quarantined in a remote northern Alberta Indigenous community after measles sent them to hospital. “Thankfully, they are now being in recovery status,” said Conroy Sewepagaham, chief of the Little Red River Cree Nation 700 km north of Edmonton. Lab tests Sunday confirmed the outbreak, all in one household. […]

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1 week ago Amid measles outbreak in Ontario, RFK Jr.’s advice has Canadian experts alarmed

America's new top health official said the measles vaccine 'causes deaths every year' and 'all the illnesses measles itself causes'

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1 week ago Ontario seeing massive spike in measles cases, officials warn of outbreak

According to Public Health Ontario, as of Wednesday, 277 confirmed cases and 69 probable cases of measles were reported in Ontario in 2025.

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2 w. ago Friday's letters: Smith's response to U.S. tariffs disappointing

I would like to register my disappointment with our provincial response to the Trump tariffs. Our Conservative government is quick to press the let-the-Eastern-bastards-freeze-in-the-dark button when Ottawa proposes policies that threaten our economy. Why is our response to a serious American threat so tepid? Nicholas Kennett, Edmonton Booing U.S. anthem is un-Canadian In recent weeks, […]

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2 w. ago How bad is the measles threat in Ontario? Health officials aren't sure

Amid the largest measles outbreak in 30 years, health officials in Ontario are 'flying a bit blind', a leading immunization expert is warning.

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3 w. ago Officials urge early vaccines to protect infants amid measles outbreak

Southwestern Public Health is expanding first-dose vaccination eligibility to help protect infants

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3 w. ago Four possible measles exposures flagged as area outbreak grows

Public health officials at the epicentre of Ontario's measles outbreak near London have flagged four new exposure sites.

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3 w. ago Friday's letters: Love for Canada trumps Gretzky's hockey past

Re. “Trump problem Bodychecks Gretzky’s Legacy in Canada,” Stu Cowan, Feb. 26 One can only wonder how Gretzky was selected as honorary captain of Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-off hockey final in the first place. According to Cowan, it was the NHL’s decision. Nevertheless, this decision led to a fiasco. Gretzky’s prior presence […]

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3 w. ago First measles death reported in West Texas outbreak that’s infected more than 120

There are also nine cases in eastern New Mexico

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