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Global pandemic accord adopted by WHO amid U.S. absence – CBC
Absence of the U.S. casts doubt on the treaty’s effectiveness May 20, 2025 Members of the World Health Organization adopted an agreement on Tuesday intended to improve preparedness for future…
It’s much faster to get hip or knee replacements if there’s a central waitlist: study – CBC
Eliminating prolonged wait times for joint replacement surgery possible, Ontario research suggests May 20, 2025 Canadians who need a hip or knee replacement could get the surgery more quickly —…
Vaccine skepticism a growing concern, virologist warns amid rising measles caseload – CBC
Current mistrust about vaccines builds on ideas that took root in the 1980s, historian says May 18, 2025 Misinformation is making it hard for Canada to reach the vaccination levels…
This nurse visited Nanaimo with hundreds of other Americans. Now she wants to relocate there – CTV
B.C. says applications have more than doubled since election of U.S. President Donald Trump May 19, 2025 A Texas-based nurse is hoping to relocate permanently to Canada after taking part…
Sahtu residents open to MLA’s food bank idea. But who will do the work? – CBC
May 16, 2025 MLA Danny McNeely has been pitching idea for food bank distribution hub in the region Heather Bourassa says the food bank she helps run from the basement…
Elizabeth Métis Settlement receives funding for suicide prevention – LakelandToday.ca
May 16, 2025 The Youth Suicide Prevention Program in Elizabeth Métis Settlement received a $200,000 two-year grant from the province. ELIZABETH MÉTIS – The Youth Suicide Prevention Program in Elizabeth…
A diabetes drug company is lobbying the Sask. government as Ottawa recommits to pharmacare – CTV
May 15, 2025 An international pharmaceutical company and a diabetes charity have registered to lobby the Saskatchewan government to expand coverage of medication and support for the chronic illness. Last…
Batchewana First Nation boil water advisory lifted – SooToday.com
May 16, 2025 Recent testing has confirmed that the water supplied by the community’s water system is now safe to drink Batchewana First Nation (BFN) is pleased to announce that…
Melanoma is on the rise and young people aren’t using enough sunscreen, doctors say – CTV
May 16, 2025 TORONTO — When Christie Garofalo’s husband asked her about a mole on her abdomen, she thought she’d always had it. But after looking through old photos, she…
Manitoba pharmacists will soon have ability to prescribe birth control, HIV medications – CBC
Health minister says province will be expanding pharmacists’ powers ‘in the coming days and weeks’ May 16, 2025 Pharmacists in Manitoba will soon be able to prescribe birth control, the…
