39 h. ago No measles cases in Ottawa, but demand for vaccine is growing

Demand for measles vaccines has increased in Ottawa as an historically large measles outbreak continues to spread in Ontario.

Other

62 h. ago Education minister ‘concerned’ by vaccination rates amidst Ontario measles outbreak

The province has been dealing with a measles outbreak since the end of last year, with hundreds of new cases reported weekly. Some schools have suspended students.

Politics

64 h. ago Alberta’s top public health doctor reminding public to get their measles vaccine

Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health said the number of confirmed cases of measels in the province doesn't reflect the number of people who may have been exposed to the virus.

Science

65 h. ago Yachting: M3 announces ‘World Yachting Summit’ in Monaco from April 15, experts to discuss the future of the Industry

MONACO, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — From April 15 to 17, Monaco will host the World Yachting Summit (WYS), an international event that will bring together the leading players in the global yachting industry. The announcement comes from M3, a leader in coastal development, marina design, and the creation of yacht clubs, which has […]

Other

3 d. ago How stagnant vaccine funding caused measles to explode in Texas

The easily preventable disease, declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, ripped through communities sprawling across more than 20 Texas counties.

Other

5 d. ago Measles vaccine lasts decades, experts say, pushing back on RFK Jr.

As United States Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urges Americans to get the measles vaccine, he's also casting doubt on it.

Other

5 d. ago Opinion: Public health under attack from misinformation, measles; Where is Alberta's top doctor?

When U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attended the Texas funeral of eight-year-old Daisy Hildebrand, Kennedy reportedly did not mention that the death could have been prevented. The formerly healthy child died of measles, a vaccine-preventable disease. The father said that Kennedy “did not say that the vaccine was effective I had supper […]

Events

1 week ago Rise in measles cases has prompted Albertans to get their MMR vaccine

Calgary pharmacists are seeing an increase in measle vaccine appointments, even for those that have to pay for it

Other

2 w. ago 1.6K Ontario students suspended for old vaccination files amid measles outbreak

An Ontario public health unit has ordered the suspension of 1,624 elementary students for out-of-date vaccination records as a measles outbreak in the province continues.

Science

2 w. ago Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs threat brings further uncertainty to Canada

Many unknowns remain on the new policy, which Trump has taken to calling 'Liberation Day' for the U.S., including what rates the tariffs will be and whether they include Canada.

Economics

2 w. ago Check your measles vaccination, B.C. urges, as Ontario and Texas outbreaks grow

Health officials said they were concerned about the potential for measles to spread in B.C. as families return from overseas vacations in virus hotspots during spring break.

Science

2 w. ago French and Spanish Inflation Undershoot, Backing ECB Rate Cuts

Inflation in France and Spain undershot expectations, supporting calls for more interest-rate cuts by the European Central Bank.

Economics

3 w. ago WATCH LIVE TONIGHT: How can we avoid buying U.S. food in a trade war?

Watch and submit your own questions to our panel of experts as they discuss B.C. food production, security and affordability

Economics

3 w. ago We’re still being deceived about the carbon tax: Full Comment podcast

It’s finally dead or is it? New Liberal Leader Mark Carney reduced the carbon-tax rate to zero before calling an election, but as Franco Terrazzano tells Brian Lilley, there are still questions about what Canadians will pay. Terrazzano, federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation, is author of the new book, “Axing the Tax.” […]

Economics

3 w. ago Opinion: Amid a measles comeback, rely on facts, not fear about vaccines

Opinion: Every single one of 200 B.C. pediatricians who were recently surveyed affirmed vaccines are safe and effective

Other

3 w. 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.

Other

3 w. ago Carstairs: Canadians must come together to fight resurgence of measles

Canadians must bond to fight the growing spread of measles, and the best way to do that is by vaccination, two experts say

Transport

3 w. 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 […]

Other

4 w. ago Low measles vaccine rates in parts of B.C. calls for open discussion: experts

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control provides stats on vaccination rates and it shows there are areas where children are not keeping up to date with their measles vaccine.

Culture

4 w. ago Bank of Canada’s job just got ‘even harder’: Economists on the latest inflation numbers

Markets and more economists calling are betting that policymakers will hold interest rates at April 16 decision

Economics