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U.S. finalizes withdrawal from World Health OrganizationThe U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, one year after President Donald Trump announced America was ending its 78-year-old commitment.U.S. NewsJan 23
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Daughter of woman killed in Dominican bus crash left in dark on father’s conditionThe daughter of a Canadian woman killed in a bus crash in the Dominican Republic says her family is still searching for answers three days after the incident.CanadaMar 4
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Trump says Iran war to end soon, ‘disappointed’ in new supreme leader pickTrump said the war would continue until Iran is 'totally and decisively defeated' and predicted it would be over 'very soon,' but denied suggestions it could end this week.U.S. NewsMar 9
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Cervical cancer is ‘fastest-rising’ form in Canada as doctors urge actionCervical cancer has been reported as the 'fourth most diagnosed cancer and fourth leading cause of cancer death among females worldwide.'HealthFeb 25
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Lifestyle factors are behind 4 in 10 new cancers, WHO study findsThree cancer types — lung, stomach and cervical cancer — accounted for nearly half of all preventable cancer cases in both men and women globally, a new study has found.HealthFeb 5
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Oral HIV self-test can now be sold in Canada in ‘key’ moveOraSure Technologies announced Tuesday its OraQuick HIV self-test, which can produce results in 20 minutes, received a licence to distribute from Health Canada.HealthFeb 10
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Several European countries, including U.K. lose measles elimination statusOutbreaks began in late 2023 and increased quickly throughout 2024, resulting in 2911 confirmed cased record in England that year alone.WorldJan 28
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What is Nipah virus? What to know about the disease as India faces outbreakNipah virus has a death rate ranging from 45 to 75 per cent, and there is no vaccine or medical treatment available for animals or humans.HealthJan 27
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Manitoba government proposes health charter but Opposition questions effectivenessThe Manitoba government is proposing a charter of patient care for people in the health system, one that outlines broadly worded principles with detailed plans to follow.HealthMar 9
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Flu numbers in Canada remain high but trending down after winter holidaysDuring the week of Christmas, Health Canada said the percentage of positive tests for influenza reached a three-year high of 33.3 per cent.CanadaJan 9
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Poilievre, Rogan chat MMA, exercise and trade: ‘Knock the tariffs down’The Conservative leader made an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast after turning down Rogan’s invite during the last election.PoliticsMar 19
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Peterborough supervised consumption site to close as Ontario government ends fundingAccording to Fourcast, up to 320 people use the Peterborough consumption treatment site annually. Staff also perform an average of 18 life-saving interventions every month.HealthMar 16
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Composting project in Cowessess First Nation promotes sustainabilityA new composting project on Cowessess First Nation is taking the food cycle full circle by rapidly turning compost to soil, allowing the community to grow produce year-roundEnvironmentMar 5
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Shoppers president met health minister as Ontario expanded prescription powersAccording to notes, Health Minister Sylvia Jones was advised to tell the head of Shoppers she would be 'open' to working out how 'to make the best use of pharmacy professionals.'CanadaMar 19
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6 best sleep accessories of 2026In honour of Sleep Week, we’re highlighting simple ways and must-have products from Hatch, Lane Linen, Nodpod and beyond to help you unwind and get the deep sleep you deserve.The CuratorMar 10
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Saskatoon woman starts organization for neurological disorder supportKim Lameront has lived with functional neurological disorder for about a year, and she is turning her struggles into support for others.CanadaMar 20
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Manitoba launches drug-trafficking task force as province has ‘had enough’The Manitoba government says the new drug task force will bring together multiple law enforcement agencies to improve resources and coordination in tackling illicit drugs.CrimeFeb 25
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Medical wait times costing Canadians billions in lost wages, productivityThe Fraser Institute released its annual study on the cost of wait times for medically necessary patients, showing lost productivity and wages reached more than $4.2 million.HealthMar 10
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Toronto’s donor-funded consumption sites bracing for fallout of Ontario funding cutsOntario is giving seven defunded consumption sites time to transition to its abstinence-based model — homelessness and addiction recovery treatment, or HART, hubs.CanadaMar 19
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United Way BC defends handling of Lapu Lapu donationsFour days following the tragedy, in which 11 people were killed and dozens more were injured, United Way BC announced the Kapwa Strong Fund.CanadaMar 10