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Quebec pharmacists are the latest to join the growing list of medical professionals taking the government to court over its controversial health reform, also known as Bill 2. The Quebec Association of Pharmacy Owners says it will file a legal challenge to contest provisions of the law they argue threaten their business models. Felicia Parrillo...

London Drugs pharmacist Jarvis Li discusses ways to prevent stomach issues during a time of stress and overindulgence.

Respiratory illnesses like Influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 are filling emergency rooms and pharmacies across the Edmonton area ahead of the holiday season. Pharmacist Rosalia Yuen of The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy spoke with Bianca Millions about what she’s seeing, and how to treat illnesses at home.

Cold and flu season is here, and for many Canadians, it’s not a matter of if someone in the house gets sick, but when. Pharmacist and author Sherry Torkos shared her cold season comeback plan with Global News Morning Edmonton.

Changes to the province’s safer supply program are expected to be announced this week. The Globe and Mail is reporting those with a prescription will now have to consume the drug in front of a pharmacist or nurse. As Catherine Urquhart reports, some say the changes don’t go far enough.

WATCH: Pharmacist Kelly Kizlyk explains how pharmacies can help in testing for strep throat with the province expanding the program.

We find out more about a new campaign from the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator in conjunction with World Pharmacists Day called Redefining Pharmacy Care.

Jeannette Piddington, a Calgary mother of four, is concerned for other Albertans after it took her a long time to book her family’s influenza shots using the province’s newest booking system. Meanwhile, a local pharmacist says the system is causing confusion and could be behind the decline in flu vaccinations at his pharmacy. Craig Momney...

It is estimated that up to 30 percent of Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes. That includes both patients that are diagnosed and not yet diagnosed. London Drugs pharmacist Lisa Gill discusses how early detection and ongoing management can make a huge difference for patients.

Pharmacists in Alberta say they’re constantly checking with private distributors, trying to alleviate waitlists of people hoping to get a COVID-19 vaccine in the province this fall. As Skylar Peters reports, they’re concerned the confusion — and cost — may drive people away from getting one altogether.

A shortage of prescription painkillers in Canada is expected to continue into the new year, according to the Canadian Pharmacists Association. This comes after Health Canada sent out a notice regarding the drug shortage in July, pointing to medications that contain oxycodone. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Nov. 4, 2025. 

Now that the votes are all officially counted, Edmontonians will see a city council that is largely made up of incumbents they’re already familiar with. Sarah Ryan has more on the four new faces representing the city: ETS employee Jon Morgan, pharmacist and community builder Thu Parmar, EPS veteran Michael Elliott and entrepreneur Reed Clarke.

London Drugs pharmacist Jennifer Ho discusses who should get the shots and what those planning on receiving one should know.

WATCH: Pharmacist Kelly Kizlyk explains RSV along with cold and flu season which typically runs from October to the beginning of April.

October is Menopause Awareness Month, an important time to empower women with information and strategies to navigate this stage of life. Sherry Torkos, pharmacist and author of ‘The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine,’ shared some great tips for women with Global News Morning Edmonton.

With school back in session, children are bringing more than just homework home. We’re talking viruses, bacteria and head lice. With tips on what parents need to know to navigate this, Sherry Torkos, pharmacist and author of the ‘Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine,’ chatted with Global News Morning Edmonton.

London Drugs pharmacist Jarvis Li discusses how to recognize the symptoms of asthma in comparison with other respiratory conditions.

WATCH: Pharmacist Kelly Kizlyk helps families prepare for back to school with reminders when cold and flu season arrives.

London Drugs pharmacist Lisa Gill discusses the best ways to help your child have a healthy start to the new school year.

WATCH: Pharmacist Kelly Kizlyk discusses sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder characterized by interrupted breathing during sleep.