11 h. ago Ontario health officials report 3 new measles cases, all in Southwestern region

Health officials in Ontario are reporting just three new measles cases over the past week, all of them in the province’s southwest region. Public Health Ontario says that brings the province’s total case count to 2,362 measles cases since an outbreak began in October. One case previously reported in Sudbury’s public health unit was subtracted...

Science

59 h. ago AlayaCare selected to modernize 33 community support agencies, powering the next phase of digital transformation in community care

TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AlayaCare, a leading provider of cloud-based home and community care solutions, is proud to announce it has been selected as the vendor of record in a collaborative RFP process for 33 Community Support Service (CSS) agencies in the Champlain region of Ontario Health East. The collaborative RFP was […]

Transport

3 d. ago Ontario health unit urges residents to ‘avoid handling bats’ given exposure spike

Peterborough Public Health unit is urging residents to "avoid handling" bats after a "noticeable" spike in bat-related exposures this summer.

Science

7 d. ago New Ontario measles cases down to single digits for the first time since January

Health officials in Ontario are reporting that the number of new measles cases are down to the single digits for the first time since January. That’s based on weekly data release by Public Health Ontario, which shows eight measles cases reported over the past week, bringing the province’s total to 2,360 infections since an outbreak […]

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8 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

4 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. […]

Politics

4 w. ago Alectra urges customers to stay cool and conserve energy as prolonged heatwave continues across Southern Ontario

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With a multi-day stretch of extreme heat and humidity continuing across Southern Ontario, Alectra Utilities is encouraging residents to prioritize their health and safety while taking steps to reduce electricity consumption. Environment Canada has issued a heat warning with daytime highs of 31 to 35 C and […]

Economics