9 h. ago CDC shooting latest in string of hostility directed at health

ATLANTA — A barrage of bullets launched at the headquarters of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week by a man authorities say was angry over COVID-19 vaccinations is the latest attack directed at health-care workers amid hostility lingering from the pandemic. Some public health care workers say the shooting that killed […]

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12 h. ago 'Would we be in a safer community?': Edmonton moves forward on affordable and supportive housing amid public debate

"These are private, barrier-free homes, staffed 24 hours a day by trained health care professionals, licensed practical nurses, healthcare aides"

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44 h. ago London, Ont., hospital to stop using dogs in medical research after public outcry

St. Joseph's Health Care London has announced it will immediately stop the use of dogs in medical research after public backlash.

Science

45 h. ago Women’s Health Collective Canada and Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health™ Deepen Partnership with $1 Million Commitment to Health Research and Care

TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health™ is building on its commitment to advancing health equity for women with a $1 million investment in health research and care, over the next two years, through Women’s Health Collective Canada (WHCC), the largest non-government funder of women’s health research in Canada. This investment […]

Economics

69 h. ago NDP, Greens tout 'attachment' of 750,000 in B.C. to care providers but questions remain about process

Dr. Rita McCracken says the process the province uses remains opaque and there is little recording of whether British Columbians are getting care quicker as a result.

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3 d. ago Vigil for dogs killed in research held at St. Joseph's hospital in London

More than 100 people attended a peaceful vigil outside St. Joseph’s Health Care on Saturday for dogs and other animals killed in medical experiments at the hospital near downtown London. The vigil was held after a story published in the National Post and other Postmedia papers, including The London Free Press, detailed how Lawson Research […]

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4 d. ago Opinion: Pharmacist advocates for easier access to Health Canada

As a pharmacist, I take my individual patients’ health seriously. I’ve dedicated my career to helping people make safer, healthier choices. Lately, I’ve felt the need to speak up, not just as a health-care professional, but as someone who works directly with smokers trying — often desperately — to quit. Last week, Manitoba pharmacists were […]

Science

5 d. ago Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews headlines Brampton mayor’s charity game

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown has added Auston Matthews to his all-star lineup to raise money for health care and a new hospital. The Maple Leafs captain is one of many current NHL players and hockey legends who will suit up for the Hockey Night in Brampton fundraiser set for Aug. 20 at the CAA Centre. […]

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5 d. ago Alberta appeals court’s injunction against new transgender health

The Alberta government argues that the judge erred in barring the implementation of its new rules for transgender care for minors

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6 d. ago St. Joseph's Health Care statement on use of animals in research

St. Joseph's Health Care issued a statement Thursday about its use of dogs in research to improve imaging of injury caused by heart attacks

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7 d. ago B.C.'s failure to fund home care driving premature moves to overwhelmed senior

Unlike Ontario and Alberta, where home care is free, B.C. charges $10,000 a year for a senior making $31,000 a year to get only one hour of care a day

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7 d. ago Lung Health Foundation Encouraged by Ontario’s $1.8 Billion Primary Care Investment and Hopes Vital Respiratory Services Will Be Included

LHF points to proven success of provincial Primary Care Asthma and COPD Program (PCAP) clinics in cutting emergency department visits and hospitalizations by 80% TORONTO, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Ontario commits $1.8 billion to expand access to team-based primary care, the Lung Health Foundation (LHF) is calling on the government to take a […]

Politics

8 d. ago Delta ER closes suddenly overnight, mayor says B.C. health care is ‘broken’

Mayor George Harvie said he's concerned about what is happening within Fraser Health, noting Delta has the longest wait times for ambulances responding to life-threatening events.

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8 d. ago A $2.5 billion pledge makes women’s health a priority in Gates Foundation spend

Innovations on the horizon in women’s health show what’s possible with more investment. With the help of ultrasound equipment powered by artificial intelligence, frontline health care workers may be able to track the progress of developing embryos with a minimum of training. And birth control injections that last six months could give women more control […]

Economics

8 d. ago Zomedica to Present at the OTCQB Venture Virtual Investor Conference August 7th

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zomedica Corp. (OTCQB: ZOMDF) (“Zomedica” or the “Company”), a veterinary health company offering point-of-care diagnostic and therapeutic products for equine and companion animals, today announced that Larry Heaton, Chief Executive […]

Culture

3 w. ago Federal minister Olszewski to visit Jasper this week to discuss wildfire recovery

Eleanor Olszewski to meet with local government and business leaders; said she will comment on Jasper report on wildfire in the coming days

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3 w. ago ‘We don't talk about it’: Vancouver father’s story reflects growing men’s health crisis in Canada

A new national report shows outdated views that can cause men to delay seeking help, paired with gaps in health care, are driving up premature deaths.

Science

3 w. ago Ontario Health Coalition and Health Coalitions from across Canada issued a joint statement in advance of the gathering of First Ministers and the Council of the Federation:

Any governments across Canada that claim to prioritize the economy while dismantling our public health care have lost their moral compass TORONTO, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Health Coalition and Health Coalitions across Canada want our provincial and federal leaders to succeed in the new international context dealing with the Trump presidency. […]

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3 w. ago Health care advocates afraid of major cuts and privatization hold shadow summit and rally at Council of the Federation next week

HUNTSVILLE, Ontario, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Outside the Council of the Federation and the gathering of First Ministers, public health care advocates from across Canada will be joining a shadow summit, rally, and car cavalcade. Attendees include Health Coalitions, patients, patient advocates, nurses, doctors, care workers, mental health advocacy organizations, environmental groups, Indigenous […]

Politics

3 w. ago Here's why Canada is denying a ton of claims under new federal dental care plan

If you've had trouble accessing complex treatment under Canada's federal dental care plan, you're not alone.Health Canada told us that more than half of preauthorization requests for complex dental work under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) are being denied.The CDCP was launched in 2023 and aims to make dental care more accessible for those without dental insurance.To qualify, you must be a Canadian resident who doesn't have access to dental insurance. You and your spouse or common-law partner must have filed your tax returns in Canada, and your family's net income must be less than $90,000.Between May 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, 5.2 million Canadians were approved for coverage, and more than 2.2 million people received care under the CDCP, according to Health Canada. Although most treatments don't require preauthorization, more complex procedures — about one per cent — still do.Examples of complex dental work include crowns, major surgical procedures...

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