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How likely is it that we’ll need a hantavirus vaccine? And other questions answered by an epidemiologist – CTV
May 15, 2026 At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government promised that Canada would become a vaccine hub. But did that ever happen? The answer, according to…
Province sees big drop in opioid-related death rates as northern Ontario maintains highest numbers – CBC
Data comes same week separate drug alerts issued in Thunder Bay, Kenora May 14, 2026 Opioid-related death rates have dropped by more than 50 per cent in Ontario since 2021,…
26 more Canadians being contacted for ‘low-risk’ hantavirus exposure – CBC
Canada taking extra precautions for 26 additional residents possibly exposed to hantavirus May 14, 2026 More Canadians are being contacted after having been on the same flights as a confirmed…
Yukon gov’t pauses plan to repeal Health Authority Act after First Nations pushback – APTN News
May 14, 2026 Government, First Nations agree to work together on future of health authority. The Yukon government says it’s pausing its proposal to potentially scrap plans for a new…
‘Do not consume’: DavidsTea herbal blended tea recalled due to undeclared ingredient – CTV
May 13, 2026 A popular DavidsTea product is being recalled in Canada due to a potential allergy risk. DavidsTea Inc. is recalling its 50-gram Organic Sneeze Ease Herbal Infusion tea…
The world’s reaction to hantavirus is tinged by echoes of something else: COVID – CTV
May 14, 2026 NEW YORK — The lingering impact of COVID-19, a few years out from the declaration that the pandemic was over, is scattered across how we live today…
A quarter of Canadians polled said they chose not to get a recommended vaccine. Here are their reasons – CTV
May 14, 2026 OTTAWA — A new online survey suggests nearly a quarter of Canadians say they’ve declined to get a vaccine recommended by their doctor, and the data indicates…
MNO joins global conversations on Indigenous cancer care – MNO
May 14, 2026 Indigenous leaders, researchers, clinicians, advocates, patients, survivors, and whānau (family) from around the world gathered in New Zealand for the World Indigenous Cancer Conference, held at the…
SickKids study identifies genetic pathway tied to autism behaviours – CTV
May 13, 2026 A newly identified genetic pathway linked to autism spectrum disorder could help scientists better understand the condition’s core social and behavioural traits, according to a major Canadian-led…
What we know about hantavirus now that people linked to outbreak are back in Canada – CTV
May 13, 2026 TORONTO — The outbreak of hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship has captured the attention of Canadians and left many with questions. Here’s what we know…
