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Oysters from P.E.I. shellfish company recalled for possible salmonella contamination: CFIA – CTV
June 30, 2026 Oysters from a Prince Edward Island shellfish company are being recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. A recall of certain products from Five Star Shellfish Inc. —…
Ontario joins P.E.I. in lowering colorectal cancer screening age to 45 – CTV
July 01, 2026 TORONTO — Ontario is the second province in Canada to lower the routine colorectal cancer screening age from age 50 to 45. As of July 1, Ontarians…
mRNA vaccines proved safe and effective during COVID, review says. Cancer could be next – CBC
Global clinical trial currently evaluating mRNA-based approach to treating bladder cancer Jun 30, 2026 The billions of mRNA vaccine doses that went into arms worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic build…
Government of Canada partners with Indigenous communities to address the growing health impacts of climate-sensitive diseases – ENC
June 30, 2026 Changes in the environment are leading to the establishment of infectious diseases, such as tick- and mosquito-borne diseases, in new regions of Canada, impacting the health and…
Indigenous cancer patients now being supported through new group – CTV News
June 29, 2026 A new group supporting Indigenous cancer patients and their families is hosting sessions in Regina, with plans in place to expand to other cities. The Grief and…
Canadians exposed to hantavirus on cruise ship complete isolation period – CBC
The rare illness was confirmed after the deaths of 3 passengers on the MV Hondius earlier this year Jun 29, 2026 All Canadians who were exposed to the Andes hantavirus…
Heat dome brings dangerous temperatures. Here’s how to stay safe – CBC
Solutions to get through an early summer heat wave Jun 30, 2026 It’s the perfect storm of two national holidays, the biggest sports event in the world and hundreds of…
1st generic semaglutide injection for weight loss approved: Health Canada – CBC
Generic semaglutide is third product OK’d in Canada, though first two were authorized to treat diabetes Jun 30, 2026 A generic semaglutide injection to promote weight loss is now approved…
Some families live with dementia in silence. A Hamilton group is trying to change that – CBC
Recent conference featured experts seeking to break stigma around brain health Jun 28, 2026 At 96 years old, Joyce Agnes King is thriving in Hamilton. She gardens. She knits. She…
2 years ago a boy died of rabies from a bat. Doctors are reminding the public to be aware – CBC
People should get medical attention after any bat contact, doctor’s say Jun 29, 2026 Doctors are urging people to seek medical attention if they have any contact with bats to…
