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Top physicians warned Winnipeg hospitals nearing ‘disintegration’ in March letter – CBC
Province later created incentives to encourage doctors to pick up ER, urgent-care shifts Jun 29, 2026 Top Winnipeg doctors warned in a confidential letter in March that urgent care centres…
Apartments can become sweltering in summer. Why heat bylaws could be coming to a city near you – CBC
New Westminster, B.C., passed landmark max temperature bylaw in June Jun 29, 2026 When you think of extreme weather in Canada, thigh-high snow drifts may no longer be the first…
Rooted in two decades of building trust: Unity Health’s new Indigenous Health Research Stream – Unity Health
June 26, 2026 A new research stream dedicated to supporting a vibrant, connected community of Indigenous researchers has launched at Unity Health Toronto. The initiative, called the Indigenous Health Research…
‘One of the worst Influenza A seasons in a decade,’ says WECHU’s medical officer of health – CTV
June 26, 2026 One of the worst influenza seasons in the past decade has gripped Windsor-Essex, Ont., the region’s top doctor says. Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, medical officer of health for…
GLP-1s linked to smell and taste impairment in diabetes patients – CTV
June 26, 2026 Long-term use of GLP-1 drugs for diabetes was associated with an increased risk of disturbances in smell and taste, an analysis of health records found. Researchers reviewed…
Alberta promising better care for cancer patients amid ongoing concerns about waits – CBC
Province has released new 10-year cancer strategy Jun 26, 2026 The Alberta government says it is working to improve access to cancer care with a new 10-year strategic plan. The…
We know violent and gory videos exist online. Teens are seeing more of them than you’d think – CBC
When people see this content, ‘the brain learns that that’s acceptable,’ says psychiatrist Jun 26, 2026 To keep up with world events, Grade 12 student Hanna Grover ventures online, like…
N.S. could raise low breastfeeding rate by financially supporting families: experts – CTV
June 25, 2026 HALIFAX — Researchers say if Nova Scotia wants to improve its low breastfeeding rates, the province should ensure new parents can afford to take parental leave. Kyly…
Weight-loss drug approved to treat sleep apnea in Canada – CBC
Sleep apnea causes daytime sleepiness and is often tied to obesity Jun 24, 2026 Health Canada has approved weight-loss drug Zepbound for treating obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity.…
Does it seem easier to book a dermatologist for Botox than a mole check? You’re not alone – CBC
Canada is short about 460 dermatologists, says national association Jun 24, 2026 By the time Carole McArthur was able to see a dermatologist for suspected skin cancer, she had to…
