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Avian flu on the rise in B.C., 9 outbreaks confirmed this month in poultry flocks – CTV
October 28, 2025 There’s been a surge in avian influenza outbreaks in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley as the fall migration season for many birds takes flight. A list published by…
2 new measles cases reported in Ottawa – CTV
October 29, 2025 Ottawa Public Health is reporting two new cases of measles in the capital, and warning the public about four locations for possible exposure. Last week, the health…
London doctors see ‘alarming numbers’ in youth opioid use, mirroring national trend – CBC
Young people, families face barriers accessing treatment for opioid abuse, editorial says Oct 29, 2025 A London pediatrician is echoing the concerns raised in a new report about the alarming…
More Alberta parents pushing back against vitamin K injection for newborns, some doctors say – CBC
Canadian Paediatric Society recommends a vitamin K injection within 6 hours of birth to prevent bleeding Oct 28, 2025 Some Alberta doctors say they’re seeing a recent and concerning trend…
Doctor didn’t do rigorous check of emaciated boy days before death, Ont. trial for 2 prospective parents told – CBC
Boy’s family doctor grilled by defence lawyer during Hamber-Cooney trial in Milton Oct 29, 2025 A 12-year-old boy who was severely malnourished and underweight was seen by his family doctor…
Measles outbreak expected to continue in northeast B.C., health officials say – CBC
Models predict Fort St. John could see 5 or more cases a day as transmission stays high Oct 29, 2025 Despite a surge in summer vaccinations, health officials say the…
B.C. health minister under fire over mass resignation of Kamloops ob-gyns – CBC
Doctors pen letter supporting resignations, saying province ignored their concerns for years Oct 28, 2025 B.C.’s health minister is under fire over what’s being described as a maternity crisis in…
What we know about the Alzheimer’s drug Health Canada approved – CBC
Lecanemab aims to slow early stages of the disease by targeting plaques in the brain Oct 29, 2025 Health Canada has conditionally approved the drug lecanemab to slow early-stage Alzheimer’s…
Regina library program fosters healing, community building through song and dance – CBC
Oct 29, 2025 ‘They come in empty, bent over looking sad, but they leave full, chest up,’ participant says A year ago, David Brass was on his usual daily excursion…
Isuarsivik marks milestone in Nunavik’s journey of recovery – Nunatsiaq News
Oct 29, 2025 Healing centre celebrates 30 years with mural and timeline honouring the past while looking to the future A mural honouring six pioneering individuals for their work in…
