1 hour ago Seeking emergency care for marijuana linked to ‘increased risk’ of dementia: Study

People who have sought emergency medical care for marijuana are more likely to develop dementia within five years of seeking attention, a new study found. The comprehensive study of more than 6 million people was published April 14 in the journal JAMA Neurology. Researchers out of Ottawa and Toronto found that 23% of individuals who […]

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3 h. ago More doctors, easier licensing: Health ideas from Canada’s parties you may have missed

While health care hasn't taken centre stage in the 2025 federal election, candidates recently brought it back into focus, unveiling platforms that spotlight key health issues.

Science

25 h. ago Resmed Names Salli Schwartz as Chief Investor Relations Officer

Former Illumina, MSCI, and Moody’s executive brings extensive experience leading engagement with the global investment community SAN DIEGO, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Resmed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD), the global leader in health technology focused on sleep, breathing, and care delivered in the home, today announced the appointment of Salli Schwartz as Chief Investor Relations Officer, […]

Events

36 h. ago Sierra Robins: I’m a nursing student. Do I face a career fraught with violence?

How did we get to the point where suffering abuse is part of a health-care worker's job description?

Events

3 d. ago Jagmeet Singh: NDP will fight to protect the things Canada holds dearest

We won't put health care, climate action or clean water on the chopping block — not now, not ever.

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4 d. ago Série contre les Capitals: ailleurs qu'au Québec, le Canadien aura à faire mentir beaucoup d'experts

Dans le reste du Canada et aux États-Unis, les experts ne donnent pas cher de la peau de Montréal contre les Capitals.

Economics

6 d. ago Should the federal government do more for Saskatchewan health care?

The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses said there needs to be more commitment to federal funding for healthcare, while the Saskatchewan government said it will advocate for province.

Politics

6 d. ago Le Canada doit tisser des liens avec le reste du monde, estiment des experts

Ils pensent tout de même qu’il est encore possible de faire un «deal» avec les États-Unis de Trump.

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6 d. ago Adam: Health care deserves more attention in this federal election

Yes, tariffs are a huge issue. But if Carney and Poilievre can talk about housing, affordability, crime and free passes for parks, they should have the bandwidth to talk more about health.

Politics

6 d. ago Rate hold means status quo for Canada’s struggling housing market: Experts

Real estate watchers say the Bank of Canada’s decision to hold its key policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent will likely keep a sluggish housing market at the status quo. Wednesday’s announcement marked the first time the central bank has left the benchmark rate unchanged following seven consecutive cuts since June.  Ratesdotca mortgage and […]

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6 d. ago Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady for first time in 2025

The Bank of Canada (BoC) announced that it's holding its policy rate at 2.75 per cent on Wednesday morning.Before this, the central bank had made two 0.25 per cent cuts to its key interest rate, with the last one on March 12 bringing the rate to 2.75 per cent.On Tuesday, Statistics Canada shared March inflation data, showing that inflation slowed to 2.3 per cent following a 2.6 per cent increase in February.Last week, Ratehub.ca mortgage expert Penelope Graham told us that while Canada had largely dodged the worst of the tariff pain, the BoC's policymakers would assess the impact on our trade partners, and the effect at home, to make a decision on April 16.She said the central bank would be weighing plummeting consumer and business sentiment, based on its own quarterly survey.Upcoming Bank of Canada rate announcementsKeep an eye on the Bank of Canada website at 9:45 a.m. on the following dates:Wednesday, June 4, 2025 (rate update only)Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (rate up...

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6 d. ago LILLEY: Alberta drug treatment legislation based on culture of ‘life

Alberta is taking another bold step in the fight against opioids and addictions, one that could save lives, but also one that will see court challenges. On Tuesday afternoon, the Danielle Smith government introduced legislation, the Compassionate Intervention Act, to allow for mandatory drug treatment for people who “are likely to cause harm to themselves […]

Economics

7 d. ago These are the tax credits and deductions most commonly missed by Canadians

There are only a few more weeks of tax season left in Canada, so don't forget to claim any missed benefits, credits, and deductions.According to a new H&R Block Canada survey, nearly two out of three Canadians (65 per cent) report that they did not know they could amend their tax returns from the last 10 years to claim benefits, credits or deductions they were entitled to but missed."There are likely hundreds of thousands of Canadians who have left money on the table from missed credits and benefits from prior tax returns," said Yannick Lemay, H&R Block Canada tax expert, in the report."Meaning, if you filed a tax return and missed a credit or deduction you were entitled to in years past, you can go back to the Canada Revenue Agency [CRA] and amend the previous assessment."Despite knowing they can amend their prior tax returns, the report found that a whopping 72 per cent of Canadians say that amending it is "too much hassle."Lemay says the tax prep company's free ...

Economics

8 d. ago Canada ranks No. 1 for expat relocation destinations on TikTok

New research from financial experts at Remitly, which specializes in cross-border payments, found that Canada ranks at the top of TikTok’s most popular relocation destinations. The researched shows more than two-thirds (67%) of TikTok users searched for travel inspiration on the platform and there were more than 16,500 TikTok hashtags dedicated to moving and living […]

Technology

9 d. ago Future legislation compensating news outlets for content must account for AI: report

TORONTO — Canadian researchers say any future legislation meant to level the playing field between Big Tech and journalism organizations must account for generative artificial intelligence. The experts behind a new report analyzing Canada’s Online News Act say it’s important for the popular technology to figure into future policies because the news industry’s battleground for […]

Economics

1 week ago Opinion: One inquiry to rule them all; separate probes into Alberta Health decisions limit transparency

The Alberta government’s latest move — forcing AHS leadership to participate in court filings to discredit its fired CEO — should concern every Albertan. It sends a chilling message to health-care workers: speaking out will result in job loss and protracted legal retaliation. This isn’t just about one case or one individual; it highlights broader […]

Science

1 week ago Braid: Government tries to deflect Auditor General to lawyers. No way, says Doug Wylie

The health-care procurement scandal is fast morphing into one of the most epic legal battles Alberta has ever seen

Politics

1 week ago Ontario hospital's questionable shape has the internet abuzz

In a too-good-to-not-be-true manner, an Ontario-area hospital is making a splash online for its incredible aerial appearance.Pull up your maps app and take a look at the Newmarket Health Centre to gaze upon a man-shaped building — complete with all appendages.With arms (and legs) open to those in York Region looking for care, the Newmarket Health Centre's (NHC) shockingly accurate dic-piction has the internet in stitches.Subreddit r/toronto has been kicking up Grade-A cracks about the overtly phallic structural appendage, proving that a good old D-joke is never not hilarious, nor in bad taste.Dozens have chimed in with jokes, like one Redditor who wrote, "It would look great with a water feature."Located at 194 Eagle Street, roughly an hour's drive from the city, NHC search engine results bring up many possible culprits, including a fertility clinic, while the provincial government also lists a long-term care home onsite.Get up close and personal with the aerial and stree...

Technology

1 week ago Saskatchewan looking to U.S. to cure doctor woes with recruitment program

The Saskatchewan government is hoping to convince American doctors, who are concerned about recent political interference and cuts to health care in the U.S., to move north.

Science

1 week ago CUPE: Canada must protect Palestinian health care workers, end genocide

OTTAWA, Ontario — The Canadian Union of Public Employees is demanding urgent action to end Israeli military attacks on Palestinian first responders and health care workers in Gaza, and to stop the ongoing genocide. CUPE represents 190,000 health care workers, including over 9,000 paramedics and first responders across Canada. CUPE National President Mark Hancock has […]

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