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Unauthorized drugs seized from Montreal store by Health CanadaEight different prescription drugs have been seized from a Montreal store because Health Canada says they are unauthorized for use or sale in Canada.HealthAug 18
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B.C. man describes terror, isolation after prescription ADHD medication led to arrest in GeorgiaSimon Rovensky spent nearly two months in Gldani Prison before being released after his family raised tens of thousands of dollars to cover a fine and other costs.CrimeJul 17
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Opioid use among Ontario seniors an ‘overlooked and evolving crisis’: studyThe study showed the number of adults 55 and older seeking care doubled in eight years from about 7,100 in 2017 to more than 15,000 in 2025.CanadaSep 23
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More than 100 Saskatchewan pharmacies to offer strep throat, ear infection careSaskatchewan has expanded its program that allows select pharmacists to test for, diagnose and treat strep throat and ear infections to more than 100 pharmacies.HealthSep 11
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Man charged after allegedly trying to open Qantas plane door mid-flightThe Australian Federal Police said the 41-year-old man was charged with endangering fellow passengers and disorderly behaviour while on the Perth-bound flight.WorldSep 23
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Pharmacy treatments for Lyme disease cut N.S. emergency visits in half: studyBlacklegged tick bites can lead to Lyme disease, as well as Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis and Powassan virus though Nova Scotia has not seen Powassan cases so far.HealthSep 21
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York police seize $3M in illicit drugs, say they ‘toppled’ dark web trafficking networkYork Regional Police say they believe they've taken down one of the top Canadian suppliers of illicit drugs on the Dark Web through their months-long investigation.CrimeSep 22
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Calgary police charge 8 people in organized crime investigation involving drugs, gunsCalgary police have laid almost 60 charges against eight people following an 11-month-long investigation into organized crime and drug trafficking.CrimeAug 11
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Over $370K raised for 81-year-old delivery driver paying wife’s medical billsDon Johnson works as an independent contractor delivering lost or delayed luggage to homes in order to pay his wife's medical bills.TrendingSep 24
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GLP-1 drugs are driving higher sales for Eli Lilly and Novo NordiskSales of Mounjaro, Eli Lilly’s diabetes drug, rose 91 per cent in the second quarter of the year to US$9.94 billion, well above analysts' expectations.HealthAug 5
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U.K. man jailed for storing dead mother in freezer and claiming her pensionChristopher Phillips, 60, a former company director, admitted to preventing the lawful and decent burial of his 89-year-old mother, Sylvia Phillips, after she died in March 2023CrimeAug 4
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Health Canada granted injunction over unauthorized peptide retailer salesThe agency states that Canlab Research had been 'selling unauthorized peptide drugs on various websites and promoting them with many unproven health claims.'HealthJul 29
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Health Canada approves drug to treat hot flashes for some cancer patientsHealth Canada has authorized a drug to treat moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats in breast cancer patients.HealthAug 17
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Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5B to settle baby powder cancer lawsuitsThe New Jersey-based drugmaker has been fighting talc-related lawsuits for more than a decade and said the settlement was a last-ditch effort to put the matter to bed.TrendingJul 28
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High-risk sex offender to live in Regina neighbourhood, police sayJason Paul Thorn is expected to live in Regina's Heritage neighbourhood, police said, cautioning that he 'poses a high risk for acts of sexual offending against female children.'CrimeJul 27
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Doctor’s weight-loss drug offer to Sask. body positive group insensitive: founderThe Curvy Club is considering whether it will make a formal complaint with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.HealthJul 27
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New Brunswick vows improvements to virtual care after criticism of new providerJohn Dornan says the volume of renewal requests was much higher than anticipated because the previous provider didn't share that data with the province.HealthJul 15
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The best beauty products under $50 worth adding to your routineThese top-rated beauty finds from Grace & Stella, ILIA, Merit and more prove you don't have to spend big to upgrade your beauty routine.The CuratorJul 29
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Pete Hegseth announces policy to test U.S. troops’ testosterone levelsThe move comes as other Trump administration officials have begun advocating for men to have easier access to testosterone replacement therapies.TrendingJul 16
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How some medications and alcohol can make a heat wave riskier for youMedications and heat can interact, leading to potentially severe side effects, the U.S. Centre for Disease Control (CDC) warns on its website.HealthJul 14