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Calgary doctors say Canadian Medical Association apology a ‘start’The Canadian Medical Association issued a formal apology to Indigenous peoples for systemic discrimination and racism embedded within the healthcare system.CanadaSep 18
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‘Deeply ashamed’: Canadian Medical Association apologizes for harms to Indigenous peoplesThe Canadian Medical Association (CMA) made the apology Wednesday at a ceremony in Victoria, attended by representatives of First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples.HealthSep 18
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Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy on the rise in Canada: studyNew research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that rates of hypertension and pre-eclampsia increased by 40 per cent between 2012 and 2021.HealthJul 29
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Better health care spending oversight could help address ER closures: CMAThe doctors’ group has released a new report calling for a greater commitment to tracking improvements in delivery and patient outcomes, citing the complexity of the deals.HealthSep 9
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AI ‘early warning’ system shows promise in preventing hospital deaths, study saysAn AI early-warning system that predicts which patients are at risk of deteriorating while in hospital was associated with a decrease in unexpected deaths, a new study says.HealthSep 16
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Whooping cough cases are surging in Canada. What’s going on?Quebec has seen the biggest spike in cases, with more than 11,600 reported so far this year, up from the annual average of 562 cases between 2015 and 2019.CanadaSep 4
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Capital gains change: CMA ‘deeply concerned’ about impact on health careThe CMA said in a statement Thursday that the capital gains tax changes will worsen barriers for retaining and recruiting physicians.CanadaMay 23
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Montreal mayor defends limiting comments on social media, says she won’t accept vulgar slursMontreal Mayor Valérie Plante is defending her decision to limit comments on her social media accounts — with an announcement on social media.PoliticsSep 12
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Iconic Canadian singer k.d. lang honoured by Edmonton’s Neon Sign Museumlang was honoured with the sign as she prepared to perform at the CCMA Awards which were held in Edmonton on Saturday night.EntertainmentSep 16
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Number of Ontarians without family doctor reaches 2.5 million, college saysThe Ontario College of Family Physicians says there are now 2.5 million people in the province who don't have a family doctor.HealthJul 11
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Law organizations call for Manitoba NDP to reinstate turfed backbencherLaw groups across Canada are denouncing the Manitoba NDP's ouster of a backbencher over his ties to the lawyer representing convicted sex offender Peter Nygard.PoliticsSep 19
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‘Russians at War’ producers threaten TVO with legal action for pulling filmA letter addressed to TVO's board and management demands that the network immediately reinstate its commitment to air the controversial documentary or face 'legal remedies.'EntertainmentSep 19
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Canada condemns alleged Russian interference in 2024 U.S. electionThe U.S. took wide-ranging actions on Wednesday, alleging Russia had engaged in disinformation campaigns targeting the 2024 presidential election.CanadaSep 5
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Mother and daughter publish book about their journey after a terminal diagnosisA mother and daughter, Tennille and Lydia Corbett, were given news that no one wants to receive: one of them is dying. So, they wrote a book about their journey.Canada10 hours
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B.C. port foremen vote to authorize job action, but no strike notice issuedThe union representing foremen at B.C.'s ports say members have voted overwhelmingly to authorize strike action if necessary in an ongoing labour dispute with port employers.EconomySep 4
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Canadian ‘Survivor’ champ using winnings to pursue becoming a doctorTwo years after being the second Canadian to win 'Survivor,' Maryanne Oketch is putting a portion of her winnings toward enrolling in medical school in London, Ont.CanadaSep 12
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Montreal mayor criticized for restricting comments on social media accountsCurrently, the X accounts of Valérie Plante and Projet Montréal only allow comments from people or organizations mentioned in the accounts' posts.CanadaSep 11
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B.C. unveils plan to recoup $4 million owed to members of collapsed tree fruit co-opThe plan announced Thursday would see farmers paid out this year for past harvests, as the court process plays out for the bankrupted tree fruit cooperative.PoliticsSep 12
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Kenneth Law responsible for ‘luring’ Ontario teen into suicide death, parents allegeThe parents of a teen who died by suicide two years ago are suing Kenneth Law, an Ontario man accused of aiding suicide through the online sale of chemicals.CrimeSep 20
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‘Russians at War’ documentary at TIFF sparks backlash over Canadian fundingThe film, 'Russians at War,' was helmed by a Russian-Canadian director and purports to show Russian soldiers on the front lines in Ukraine grappling with the war.WorldSep 9