London Drugs reopens all stores after cyberattack
London Drugs says it has reopened all its stores across Western Canada after a cybersecurity breach forced the retailer to close last month.
May 7
‘Cybersecurity incident’ leads to closure of London Drugs stores in Western Canada
London Drugs said its stores across Western Canada would be closed until further notice but pharmacists were still able to fill emergency prescriptions.
Canada
Apr 28
London Drugs stores across B.C. remain closed and phone lines taken down
In a statement to Global News, London Drugs says the closures are out of an abundance of caution and at this time they do not believe customer or employee data has been impacted.
Canada
Apr 29
Phone lines up, but London Drugs remains closed for 4th day due to cybersecurity ‘incident’
Stores initially closed on Sunday and will remain closed “out of an abundance of caution” until further notice.
Canada
May 1
London Drugs remains closed, says it is reviewing billions of lines of data
London Drugs says it's rebuilding its data infrastructure to bring its operations safely back online after a cybersecurity incident that has shut down stores for five days.
Economy
May 2
London Drugs begins ‘gradual’ reopening of stores in Western Canada
London Drugs said not all of its systems are back, but it will not delay its reopening.
Canada
May 4
As Loblaw boycott begins, what to know about all the company’s brands
Loblaw Companies Ltd. is the parent company of nearly two-dozen store brands spread across food, pharmacies, fashion, beauty and financial services.
Canada
May 1
U.S. appears set to ease marijuana restrictions in historic move
The proposa would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
U.S. News
Apr 30
Alberta pharmacists ask for provincial rule change to help deliver measles vaccines
Medical associations are concerned that cases of two preventable diseases are climbing. Alberta pharmacists are requesting permission to offer measles vaccines.
Health
Mar 25
‘Super lice’ are becoming more resistant to chemical shampoos. What to use instead
These so-called super lice, fortified with increased resistance to traditional treatments, are proving a challenge for those seeking to rid themselves of the persistent pests.
Health
Apr 26
Posters promoting ‘Steal From Loblaws Day’ are circulating. How did we get here?
Posters are inviting people to rob grocery chains owned by Loblaw, and Canadians seem split on whether to condemn or support the illegal protest.
Consumer
Apr 26
Easter 2024: What’s open and closed in London, Ont.
The Easter holiday weekend will see a slew of closures between Friday and Monday but also some special events and activities in London, Ont.
Canada
Mar 28
‘Careful evaluation needed’: Seemingly contradictory studies of B.C.’s safer supply released
One study found the program was associated with a reduced risk of death, while the other concluded the strategy was associated with an increase in opioid overdose hospitalizations.
Health
Apr 11
U.S. Supreme Court hearing case about abortion pill access
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Tuesday in its first abortion case since conservative justices overturned the constitutional right to an abortion two years ago
U.S. News
Mar 26
Free harm reduction vending machine now in Winnipeg’s north end
'We know that there are folks out there using drugs and maybe not using clean needles and, so, we want to provide that in a really a low barrier way.'
Health
Mar 13
Canadian, U.S. companies start 2024 with layoffs. What to know
Companies in the U.S. and Canada have kicked off 2024 with thousands of job cuts across sectors, signaling that the spate of layoffs seen in 2023 could persist.
Economy
Mar 7
Loblaw says discount grocery push is helping to drive sales higher
Canadian retailer Loblaw Companies topped Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by sustained demand for daily essentials and easing input costs.
Economy
Feb 22
NDP says it has a pharmacare deal with Liberals. Here’s what it will cover
The deal is a critical piece of the supply-and-confidence pact between the two parties and comes ahead of a March 1 deadline to introduce legislation.
Health
Feb 23
Family Day 2024: What’s open and closed in London, Ont.
Family Day 2024 falls on Feb. 19 in Ontario. The holiday will result in some closures in and around London, Ont.
Canada
Feb 16
Billion-dollar rapid-test contracts favoured Chinese imports over cheaper Canadian-made devices
Two COVID-19 importers participating in an initiative to help grow small Canadian businesses charged more to sell rapid tests to the federal government than Canadian manufacturers.
Investigations
Feb 29