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Canada’s top doctor Theresa Tam to leave role June 20Canada's chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam, who became the face of the country's COVID-19 response, is set to leave her role next week.CanadaJun 13
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This salami is being recalled in 3 provinces due to possible salmonellaSome salami products under the Rea and Bona brands are being recalled in Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario over concerns of potential salmonella contamination.CanadaJun 11
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New Brunswick launches info line as part of mystery neurological illness probeThe line will provide callers with information about the investigation and its status, as well as offer mental health support.HealthMay 27
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Measles surge boosts support for mandatory school vaccines: pollPolling by Angus Reid shows support for mandatory childhood measles vaccination has jumped over the past year, yet one in five parents remain hesitant or opposed.HealthMay 29
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Alberta to begin charging residents a fee to get the COVID-19 vaccineAlbertans who want to continue to protect themselves from the COVID-19 virus will have to pay out of pocket for it starting in the fall of 2025, the province announced on Friday.HealthJun 13
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Older adults in U.S. urged to skip this travel vaccine. What about Canada?The United States is advising travellers aged 60 and up to hold off on getting the chikungunya vaccine while it looks into reports of possible side effects.HealthMay 13
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Fentanyl labs in Canada a ‘growing concern’ to U.S., DEA report warnsThe DEA's latest annual Drug Threat Assessment says Canadian opioid production has the potential to expand and fill the 'supply void' from Mexico.U.S. NewsMay 15
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If measles keeps spreading, Canada may lose 30-year elimination status: PHACMeasles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases — more contagious than diseases like COVID-19, influenza and chickenpox.HealthMay 7
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Ottawa looks to off-load costly, seldom-used mobile hospitals bought for the pandemicOttawa is looking to off-load costly, seldom-used mobile hospitals bought by the federal government during the pandemic for over 200 million dollars.CanadaMay 10
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Tick season is back. How to stay safe around these risky bloodsuckersThanks to warming winters and milder temperatures, ticks are thriving in more parts of the country than ever before — bringing the risk of tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease.HealthMay 17
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Study finds no evidence to support New Brunswick’s ‘mystery brain disease’The study reviewed the cases of 25 patients and found their symptoms could be traced back to several known neurodegenerative and non-neurodegenerative conditions.HealthMay 7
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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.HealthApr 11
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Health Canada warns consumers not to inhale ‘laughing gas’ recreationallyHealth Canada has issued a warning to consumers not to inhale nitrous oxide for recreational purposes as instances are on the rise and carry many health risks, including death.HealthJun 7
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Alberta premier defends charging Albertans for COVID-19 vaccinations, questions its effectivenessAlberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending her government's decision to start charging most Albertans for the COVID-19 vaccine, despite widespread criticism.HealthJun 15
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New York warns travellers about Canada: ‘Measles is just a car ride away!’As measles cases continue to rise in Canada, particularly in Ontario, one U.S. state is taking notice of the surge and warning its residents about travel.HealthApr 8
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Measles cases increase by 173 in Ontario, bringing outbreak’s total close to 1,800Ontario reports 173 new measles cases this week, bringing the total number of confirmed infections to almost 1,800 since the outbreak began in October 2024.CanadaMay 22
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Canada aims to tighten asylum rules, combat fentanyl with new border billThe proposed bill addresses Prime Minister Mark Carney's priorities and some of the long-standing complaints voiced by U.S. lawmakers, including President Donald Trump.PoliticsJun 3
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Israel raises alert for travellers to Canada, warning of ‘increased threat’A travel alert issued by Israel's National Security Council came on the same day as demonstrators gathered in Toronto for the United Jewish Appeal's annual Walk with Israel event.CanadaMay 25
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OB/GYN patient complaints up 29% over previous year: Ontario’s patient ombudsmanOB/GYN complaints in Ontario rose 29%, citing poor communication, lack of trauma-informed care, and neglect, raising concerns about women's healthcare standards.HealthJun 12
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Trump wants to ‘equalize’ and lower drug prices. Could Canada be impacted?The federal government and policy experts say potential impacts from Trump's order, including supply shortages and higher prices, won't hit Canada anytime soon, if at all.HealthMay 17