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Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records can be used in DUI case, judge saysThe news comes a month after prosecutors were seeking all records connected to Tiger Woods' prescription medications, including warnings that may caution against driving.TrendingMay 12
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Aaron Carter’s family reaches settlement in wrongful death lawsuitAaron Carter died on Nov. 5, 2022, in an accidental drowning in his bathtub after taking prescription pills and inhaling gas used in spray cleaners, a coroner's report found.EntertainmentMay 15
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Court restricts U.S. abortion access, blocks mailing of mifepristone pillA panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is requiring that prescriptions of the abortion pill be distributed only in-person at clinics.HealthMay 1
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Ontario considers allowing over-the-counter hearing aidsThe Ministry of Health has launched a 30-day consultation on allowing the sale and use of certain devices that function as hearing aids, without a prescription.HealthApr 28
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Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records sought by Florida prosecutors after DUI arrestProsecutors said they intend to issue a subpoena seeking copies of Woods' prescription records on file at a pharmacy in Florida.TrendingApr 9
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Manitoba wildfire forces mandatory evacuation of Lynn LakeA mandatory evacuation has been ordered for Lynn Lake as a rapidly advancing wildfire threatens the community. Residents and visitors have been told to leave immediately.WeatherJun 27
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Quebec proposes tighter controls on Benadryl after teen’s 2023 deathThe measure was recommended by a Quebec coroner last year following the overdose death of an 18-year-old.HealthJul 7
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Florida’s West Palm Beach airport is now named after Donald TrumpThe renaming of the airport, which is minutes from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach, was projected to cost upwards of US$5.5 million.TrendingJul 9
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‘I’m very sorry’: Accused in seawall stranger attack seeks not criminally responsible findingPeterhans Nungu, 35, admitted he assaulted the complainant, who was visiting from Toronto, according to an Agreed Statement of Facts read in provincial court Tuesday.CrimeJun 16
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Only pharmacy in Swan Hills set to close on April 30The Rexall Pharmacy is a staple in Swan Hills, Alta. The only place for community members to get their prescriptions and pick up some essential items.CanadaApr 2
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Quebec lawyers finding creative ways to reach potential opioid class-action membersMore than one in five workers report dozing off on the job weekly, according to a new study raising concerns about fatigue-related safety risks.CanadaMay 29
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Palm Beach airport to be officially renamed after Donald TrumpTrump's name has also been affixed to a planned class of Navy ships, a visa program, a government-run prescription drug website and federal savings accounts for children.TrendingMar 31
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More than 1 in 5 workers report dozing off on the job, Saskatchewan study findsFrom workplace errors to falling asleep during the commute home, a new study suggests fatigue is taking a bigger toll on worker safety than many realize.CanadaMay 29
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OPP seize $4.1M in drugs, dismantle Ontario and Quebec networksOntario Provincial Police say officers in the province and Quebec have seized $4.1 million in drugs and dismantled several networks.CrimeMay 4
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Calls grow for Quebec to restrict energy drink sales as some pharmacies remove themAs calls grow on Quebec to act on restricting the sale of energy drinks to minors, some pharmacies in the province announced they were removing the drinks from their shelves.CanadaMay 6
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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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‘Best before’ date labels behind $12B in waste as food bank demand spikesConfusion around 'best before' labels is contributing to billions of dollars in food waste across Canada, even as local food banks face record demand, a new report says.ConsumerMay 13
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‘Safer snorting’ cocaine pamphlet distributed at Ontario high schoolThe Canadian Mental Health Association says it regrets that 'unvetted materials' about cocaine use were distributed at an Ontario school during Mental Health Awareness Week.CanadaMay 7
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Quebec to begin rollout of digital health records systemThe system is designed to replace paper files and fragmented platforms with a centralized digital record, giving health-care providers quicker access to patient information.CanadaMay 4
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Alberta family grieving relative who died after Brooks hospital dischargePhuong Nguyen was taken to the Brooks Health Centre the morning of April 18 after he experienced chest pains, and died shortly after being discharged several hours later.HealthApr 29