AstraZeneca to buy Ontario cancer treatment developer Fusion Pharmaceuticals
Fusion, based in Hamilton, is focused on developing radioconjugates which are used to deliver radiation directly to cancer cells.
Canada
Mar 19
Ozempic among ‘bogus’ drug patents being challenged by U.S. to spur competition
The Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to 10 drugmakers, taking issue with patents on popular drugs for weight loss, diabetes, asthma and other reparatory conditions.
Health
Apr 30
What’s Disease X? World leaders discuss next possible global health threat
Disease X, a hypothetical illness with the potential for 20 times more fatalities than the COVID-19 pandemic, will be the focal point of a panel discussion in Davos on Wednesday.
Health
Jan 16
AstraZeneca says it will prioritize U.S. market for RSV drug
AstraZeneca AZN.L on Friday said it was prioritizing the U.S. market for additional doses of its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) drug Beyfortus.
Health
Nov 10, 2023
The EU Ozempic probe is expanding. What you should know
The agency began its review after Iceland's health regulator flagged reports of patients thinking about suicide and one case of thoughts of self harm after use of Novo's drugs.
Health
Jul 11, 2023
‘It’s a game-changer’: New drug to protect babies from RSV approved
Health Canada has approved a new antibody drug to help protect babies from serious illness caused by respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
Canada
Apr 22, 2023
Alberta to offer 3rd COVID-19 vaccine doses to immunocompromised, people living in congregate care
The government made the announcement Monday afternoon via a news release, as Alberta recorded more than 3,000 new cases of the disease over the last three days.
Health
Aug 30, 2021
Here’s where the major party leaders stand on mandatory COVID-19 vaccination
As U.S. hospitals are flooded with children struggling to breathe from COVID-19, poll after poll of Canadians suggests clear support for mandating vaccination for some.
Canada
Aug 17, 2021
Canada still awaiting data from AstraZeneca as U.K. approves new coronavirus vaccine
Amid the news that the U.K. has approved the AstraZeneca vaccine, Health Canada says it can't provide a 'definite timeline' for a decision as it awaits more data from the company.
Canada
Dec 30, 2020
Ontario government reports 127 new COVID-19 cases, 132K more vaccine doses administered
The Ontario government noted two more people died on Monday, bringing the total number of people dead to 9,296.
Health
Jul 20, 2021
The CBSA has reached an agreement with feds. Here’s what it means for your travel plans
Border restrictions are set to ease on Monday.
Canada
Aug 7, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine mandate sparks silent protest at Queen’s Park by group of first responders
In Ontario, the province is dealing with a fourth wave of COVID-19, with the majority of cases in unvaccinated residents and fuelled by more transmissible variants.
Health
Sep 13, 2021
Ontario marks more than 50% of adults getting both COVID-19 vaccine doses
Ontario has officially surpassed the halfway point milestone with 51.1 per cent of adults having received their second COVID-19 vaccination and being fully immunized.
Health
Jul 8, 2021
Ontario researchers find how some COVID-19 vaccines can trigger blood clots
A group of McMaster University researchers has discovered how certain COVID-19 vaccines can trigger a rare, but sometimes fatal blood-clotting reaction in some recipients.
Health
Jul 8, 2021
Canada, Mexico imported AstraZeneca doses from facility not fully inspected: regulator
The European Medicines Agency approved the Baltimore facility based on a remote inspection -- and on that, Canada and Mexico began using the shots, sources said.
Canada
Jul 29, 2021
Planning to travel? Be prepared to make a pandemic checklist, experts say
While international travel has yet to rebound from the pandemic, experts say travel interest and trip planning is starting to take off again.
Canada
Jul 26, 2021
COVID-19: HKPR Health Unit to cancel second-dose appointments after Aug. 3
The HKPR Health Unit is urging residents to rebook their fall appointments for a second dose sooner or walk in to any mass immunization clinic to get vaccinated.
Health
Jul 26, 2021
COVID-19: Middlesex-London Health Unit reports 12 cases Thursday
The MLHU added 12 COVID-19 cases Thursday while Southwestern Public Health reported seven cases and Lambton Public Health added one case to its tally.
Health
Jul 29, 2021
British Columbia opens doors for additional COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. travel
B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says she is still optimistic that America will allow travellers who have mixed doses and AstraZeneca into the country.
Health
Oct 1, 2021
Another 457 COVID-19 cases, two deaths reported in B.C. as province unveils booster shot plan
The province says COVID-19 booster shots will be prioritized for front-line health-care workers, rural Indigenous Peoples and those over 70.
Health
Oct 26, 2021