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The rising cost of living, combined with unexpected financial bills related to a cancer diagnosis can have a toxic impact on someone who is already dealing with the stress of undergoing treatment for the illness according to a new report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Anne Gaviola has more on what people across Canada...

A third of Canadian cancer patients are facing financial distress, according to a new report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. That includes the direct, indirect, and emotional costs of treatments, which the authors say can worsen patients’ health outcomes. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for March 11, 2024.

With the federal budget set to be tabled Tuesday, some people in the health sector worry there won’t be enough funding coming their way. Canadian Medical Association President Dr. Kathleen Ross talks about some the areas badly in need of support.

Hospital emergency rooms across Canada are being run at near- or over-capacity. The Canadian Medical Association is calling on the federal and provincial governments to urgently address the ER crisis. ‘The West Block’ guest host Eric Sorensen sits down with a panel of doctors, Dr. Kathleen Ross (CMA) and Dr. Trevor Jain (Canadian Association of...

A foggy start to the day disrupts travel plans, mild weather puts a damper on winter sports, and an Okanagan musician wins two BC CMA Awards.

“We’re very happy to help Santa as he carries out his important mission.” Troops are coming together to keep tabs on the guy in the big red suit through NORAD tracks Santa. Winnipeg’s own Maj. Mat Strong explains why it matters to Royal Canadian Air Force.

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) head, Maj.-Gen. Herzi Halevi addressed his troops and the internal incident that took place on Friday related to the killing of three Israeli hostages in Gaza, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. “That’s not the IDF,” Halevi said in a video released Sunday, where he suggested troops not make the same...

Maj Yee with Goldilocks Bake Shop showcases some beautiful and tasty treats you can whip up during your holiday meal.

Israel has escalated its offensive in Gaza– expanding its ground operation, unleashing more airstrikes, and knocking out communications in the regions. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with retired Maj.-Gen. Denis Thompson, the former peacekeeping force commander of the Multinational Force and Observers, about the operational considerations for the Israeli ground offensive and the...

Israel has escalated its offensive in Gaza– expanding its ground operation, unleashing more airstrikes, and knocking out communications in the regions. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with retired Maj.-Gen. Denis Thompson, the former peacekeeping force commander of the Multinational Force and Observers, about the operational considerations for the Israeli ground offensive and the...

Studies show that health outcomes are better for white people versus other racialized people, with the former receiving more screening. Combatting this, however, the Canadian Medical Association Journal is recommending under-served communities improve their screening frequencies and even use at-home self-tests. Katherine Ward reports.

A Chinese military jet intercepted a Canadian Armed Forces Aurora aircraft in an “aggressive manner” on Monday in international waters off the coast of China. “They became very aggressive and to a degree we would deem it unsafe and unprofessional,” Maj.-Gen. Iain Huddleston told Global News. A man on board the aircraft can be heard...

Seven weeks after overthrowing the country’s government, Niger’s military junta has accused France of taking steps towards a potential military intervention. After implying France and Niger were in talks to agree on a “French withdrawal plan” at the beginning of the month, junta member Col.-Maj. Amadou Abdramane said, “France has continued to deploy its forces...

More than 30 Canadian soldiers are preparing for the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded and ill military personnel and veterans. Neetu Garcha speaks with Maj. Joanna Labonté, who’s competing in events such as indoor rowing and sitting volleyball, about her motivation to take part in the event, and her message for military...

After much criticism and pressure to resign, Steve Clark has stepped down as Ontario’s housing minister over his involvement in the controversial Greenbelt land swap. The statement Clark made, who is replacing him, and whether this will affect the plan to build homes on the protected land. In Saskatchewan, residents of James Smith Cree Nation...

Finding a family doctor in Canada is proving to be a persistent challenge: a survey found that among Canadians who don’t have one, more than a quarter have given up looking altogether, and nearly 40% have been trying to find a physician for more than a year.

Retired Maj. David Grusch, a former U.S. Air Force intelligence officer, has testified before Congress, alleging the government isn’t being honest about UFOs. Jackson Proskow explains Grusch’s claims, the Pentagon’s reaction, and the push for the White House to be transparent about what it knows.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made sweeping shuffles to his cabinet, aiming to give the Liberals a much-needed boost ahead of the next federal election. The breakdown of the big changes, what was perhaps a puzzling move, and whether the overhaul could have an impact. India, the world’s largest exporter of rice, is banning the...

Experts from the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) say they know racial discrimination exists in the medical field and want to find a way to hold not just individuals, but the system overall, accountable. Dr. Andrew Pinto, the lead author on this new report, says people who are Black or Indigenous can face many issues when...

Maj Yee of Goldilocks Bake Shop explains how to use the purple yam known as ube in a variety of deserts and treats.