5 h. ago Indigenous kids' supports at risk as regional program shutdown looms

The Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre is hours away from shutting down the Jordan's Principle program

Society

60 h. ago ‘I can’t do this’: Nurse practitioner burnout may be Ontario’s next health

A national survey reveals that Ontario nurse practitioners are facing a concerning workforce crisis while trying to take on more to cover gaps in the health-care system.

Events

3 d. ago What to know about the fatal fungus Candida auris since it was deemed an urgent threat

As of January 2025, it has been classified as a disease of public health significance under the Health Protection and Promotion Act in Ontario

Events

4 d. ago Ontario measles case count rises by a 100 in just a week, total reaches 572

Public Health Ontario is now reporting 572 confirmed and suspected cases since the outbreak began in October. That’s an increase of 102 cases since March 20.

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4 d. ago Ontario measles case count hits 572, up by more than 100 in week

Measles cases keep climbing in Ontario, as the province counts more than 100 new cases in the past week. Public Health Ontario is now reporting 572 confirmed and suspected cases since the outbreak began in October. More coming.

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6 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Ottawa Public Health preparing for measles cases as surge continues in Ontario

Since an outbreak began last October, there have been 470 cases reported in Ontario by 11 different public health units.

Science

2 w. ago Ontario system ‘not ready’ to introduce involuntary addictions treatment

Ontario's mental health and addictions minister says the government isn't in a place to consider involuntary treatment because the current system is already under too much stress.

Economics

2 w. ago Measles case numbers soaring in Ontario as health officials urge immunization

Among those who have been infected recently are a newborn and seven pregnant women, Public Health Ontario says.

Science

2 w. 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.

Other

2 w. ago MEDIA ADVISORY: Health Coalition to announce response to court rulings on Bill 7 Charter Challenge and Orchard Villa case

TORONTO, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The courts have ruled on two cases impacting thousands of elderly hospital patients and long-term care residents in Ontario and the Ontario Health Coalition is holding a press conference to announce their response. The first case, known as the Bill 7 Charter Challenge, concerns the requirement that hospitals […]

Culture

2 w. ago Study finds Ontario surgeries have better outcomes on Mondays than Fridays

The 'weekend effect' means a group of 1,000 patients could result in 8 more cases of complications for those treated on a Friday

Science

2 w. ago Ontario surgeries have better outcomes on Mondays than Fridays, study finds

The 'weekend effect' means a group of 1,000 patients could result in 8 more cases of complications for those treated on a Friday

Science

3 w. ago Health officials in Ontario’s Peel Region suspect avian flu in wild bird deaths

Peel Public Health says the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative is testing the birds to determine their cause of death. 

Events

3 w. ago 72% of Consumers Consider Organic Ingredients Important in Personal Care Products

Research from NSF demonstrates the growing demand for cleaner choices and third-party certification for skincare, cosmetics and soaps, among other products GUELPH, Ontario — NSF, a leading global public health and safety organization, has released new consumer data that demonstrates the importance of health and sustainability in personal care purchasing habits. “NSF’s survey results clearly […]

Economics

3 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.

Science