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New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Yves Leger said on Friday that a new report has found no evidence of a mysterious brain disease that has allegedly been impacting hundreds of patients across the province.

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Vivien Suttorp in a press briefing on Tuesday, said respiratory viruses had reached their peak over December and cases were declining, particularly Influenza A. She said hospitalizations might increase but would not exceed the level seen during the week of Dec. 21.

Today is World Cancer Day. The B.C. Cancer Foundation’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Paris Ingledew, and the Chief Development Officer Elissa Morrissette talk about how the foundation is making big advances in oncology innovation.

Flu season is off to an early start, and Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer warns it will be severe. Maritimers are encouraged to take extra precautions, including wearing masks in healthcare facilities, as a new strain is spreading across the country. Suzanne Lapointe reports.

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health says hospitalizations due to the flu have been in decline for almost two weeks. While it’s good news for strained emergency departments, many doctors and families are still calling for change. Sarah Offin reports.

Dr. Vivien Suttorp, Alberta’s new chief medical officer of health, says the province appears to be past the worst of its flu season. Heather Yourex-West looks at how Alberta’s health care system is coping after being hit hard by an early wave of influenza, as doctors raise warnings about a crisis in emergency wards.

Canada’s new top public health official is outlining her vision at a pivotal time for the healthcare system. Dr. Joss Reimer joins Miranda Anthistle to discuss her appointment to Canada’s top public health position, reflecting on the selection process and conversations with former Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam. She also addresses how she plans...

It’s news that’s concerning doctors around the country: Canada has lost its measles elimination status. Anna Mandin reports out of New Brunswick where the outbreak that’s spanned the country first began.

Premier Scott Moe speaks on why he joined four other premiers on a letter calling for the Federal Government to stop their attempt at limiting the use of the notwithstanding clause. A recent rent report has the provincial NDP calling on the Saskatchewan Government to instill rent control. Saskatchewan Chief Medical Officer, Doctor Saqib urges...

Premier Scott Moe speaks on why he joined four other premiers on a letter calling for the Federal Government to stop their attempt at limiting the use of the notwithstanding clause. The former director of Christian Centre Academy, who was found guilty on multiple charges of assault with a weapon, must wait a little longer...

After an interview with Alberta’s minister of health, Adriana LaGrange, Quinn Ohler speaks with Dr. James Talbot, Alberta’s former chief medical officer, who argues the government is misrepresenting national immunization guidance and creating inequities in access.

Some Alberta physicians are calling on the UCP government to take public health more seriously. They say they’re troubled by more measles cases and a decision to stop paying for COVID vaccines, all while Alberta continues to seek a permanent chief medical officer of health after firing the last one. Sarah Komadina has more.

It’s do-or-die time for the Edmonton Oilers in Florida for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final. Doctors are concerned over the impact of Alberta not having a full-time chief medical officer of health. A new transit-oriented housing development is opening near Commonwealth Stadium. Amid pushback from mature communities, Edmonton city councillors are looking to...

An infant has died in Southwestern Ontario after becoming infected with measles according to the province’s chief medical officer of health. Health reporter Katherine Ward has the latest.

An infant in Ontario has died after becoming infected with measles. The statement issued from the office of the province’s chief medical officer of health says the infant contracted measles before birth, as the mother was infected and had not received a vaccine. The infant also faced other serious medical complications.

Six infants have been born with congenital measles in Ontario since an outbreak began last fall. Chief medical health officer Dr. Kieran Moore says the infants recovered, but that their infections could have been prevented if their mothers had been vaccinated. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Monday June 9,...

The former chief medical health officer for Interior Health, Albert de Villiers, has been granted full parole after being convicted of sexually abusing a child.

Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones says she believes the current approach to combat the spread of measles is working, noting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore, has been helping local public health units where the outbreaks are located. Kyle Benning has the details and more in Health Matters for May 8, 2025.

Nova Scotia has its first confirmed case of measles since 2023. The province’s chief medical officer of health says they have a response plan, and is highlighting the need for people to get vaccinated. Jake Webb reports.

Calgary’s new interim police chief spoke to the media for the first time after assuming the role. It comes after former chief Mark Neufeld announced his abrupt resignation. Sarah Offin has more on what the interim chief is up against.