Home » Archives by category » Mainstream News (Page 57)
Toronto doctor’s obstetrical and gynecological care was neglectful, patients allege – CBC
Esther Park resigned from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario in April Jun 04, 2025 Marie-Louise Fitrion says she was asleep in a hospital bed when she woke…
Work underway to measure the quality of life of Nova Scotians with disabilities – CBC
More than a third of Nova Scotians have 1 or more disabilities, the highest rate in the country Jun 05, 2025 In Nova Scotia, where there’s a significant proportion of…
Infant formula is under health review in the U.S. What parents should know – GLOBAL
June 3, 2025 As American health officials vow to overhaul the U.S. food supply, they’re taking a new look at infant formula. U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has…
Quebec’s average ER wait time is now more than 5 hours – longest in the country – CTV
June 03, 2025 Quebecers waited an average of five hours and 23 minutes to be seen in the province’s emergency rooms last year, finds a new report by the Montreal…
B.C. to open 18 long-term involuntary care beds in Metro Vancouver – CBC
Maple Ridge facility will open as early as next week Jun 03, 2025 The British Columbia government has created 18 new beds dedicated to long-term involuntary care at a Metro…
More than half of Canadians skipping health care such as dental, survey suggests – CBC
In Canada, employer coverage makes up the bulk of the way people are insured Jun 03, 2025 As the Canadian Dental Care Plan expands this week to include all eligible…
Northern Manitoba wildfire evacuees find safety at Thompson shelter – CBC
Jun 04, 2025 City officials say shelter has taken in displaced residents from ‘all over the north’ Hundreds of wildfire evacuees from across northern Manitoba have been staying at a…
One of the world’s most notorious pathogens has survived for centuries. Scientists say they now know why – CTV
June 03, 2025 One of the bleakest periods in medieval Europe was the plague pandemic known as the Black Death, which killed at least 25 million people in just five…
Health minister says forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, feds won’t intervene – CTV
June 03, 2025 OTTAWA — Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says there’s no evidence that forcing people into addictions treatment works — but she won’t weigh in on whether provinces…
Northeastern Ontario food banks, health units call for government to address rising food insecurity – CBC
Algoma Public Health says 17.6% of local households were food insecure in 2021-2023 Jun 03, 2025 Rates of food insecurity continue to rise in communities across the province, including in…
