Health Canada
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‘Hopeful milestone’: Health Canada approves 2nd drug to slow Alzheimer’sThis is the second disease-slowing drug for Alzheimer’s that has been approved in Canada, after Health Canada approved lecanemab, commercially known as Leqembi, in October 2025.CanadaMay 4
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Build-A-Bear Workshop bear recalled in Canada over potential choking hazardBuild-A-Bear reported that 519 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 10,199 units were sold in the United States between January and March 2026.CanadaMay 1
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With Canada approving 1st generic semaglutide, how will costs compare?Manufactured by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories in India, the injectable medication has been approved for once-a-week treatment of Type 2 diabetes in adults.HealthApr 29
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Health Canada approves country’s 1st generic version of OzempicThe injectable semaglutide medication is manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories in India and is approved for the once-weekly treatment of Type 2 diabetes in adults.HealthApr 28
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Egg products in Ontario, Quebec recalled due to salmonella contaminationTen lots of one kilogram Liquid Whole Eggs and Supreme Liquid Egg Whites have been recalled. The best-before dates range between March 24 and May 7.HealthApr 23
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Injecting peptides you bought online? ‘Think twice,’ Health Canada warnsPeptides can 'change how your body works,' Health Canada said. They are marketed online and on social media as 'anti-aging' products.HealthApr 10
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Sobeys-owned stores recalling multiple cheese products for listeria risksHealth Canada states that food contaminated with listeria monocytogenes 'may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.'HealthApr 9
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Alberta government, store owners campaign for change in nicotine pouch rulesThe Alberta government is hoping Ottawa will rethink current restrictions on nicotine pouches, allowing sale of the products in convenience stores once again.HealthMar 5
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Do ‘forever chemicals’ age men faster? Experts urge caution on new studyCoined forever chemicals due to the years it takes for them to break down, PFAS are 'a group of thousands of human-made chemicals' commonly found in everyday items.HealthFeb 27
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Emergency pesticide use for surging gopher population across the Prairies rejectedSaskatchewan and Alberta are disappointed with a decision by federal regulators against using a pesticide to manage agriculture damage from the Richardson's ground squirrel.EnvironmentFeb 3
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