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A ‘mystery disease’ is behind several deaths in Burundi, and not for the first time – CTV
April 17, 2026 They experienced fever, vomiting, bloody urine, jaundice and anemia, and so far, no one knows why. Five people have died in Burundi and another 35 fell ill,…
Year-long salmonella outbreak from imported pistachios ‘difficult to control.’ Here’s why – Global News
April 15, 2026 A salmonella outbreak in Canada linked to pistachio products continues to cause illness a year after the first cases were reported because of a number of factors…
Province seeks new home for Saskatoon drug testing machine – CBC
Spectrometer was operated by Prairie Harm Reduction to test illicit drugs before the facility closed Apr 16, 2026 Saskatchewan’s government is looking for a new home for the gizmo used…
Winnipeg group warns of drug supply dangers, saying 5 people died within 2 weeks – CBC
‘It’s a moment of tremendous loss,’ Resource Assistance for Youth’s executive director says Apr 16, 2026 A Winnipeg organization is urging people to get their drugs tested after it says…
Alberta doctors urge province to offer free RSV shot to all newborns to cut health risks, hospital visits – CBC
Provincial government says cost-effectiveness analysis underway Apr 16, 2026 Pediatricians are calling on the Alberta government to provide a preventative RSV shot for free to all newborns this fall, saying…
Hospitalization rates for illnesses like COVID, flu have doubled since pre-pandemic, report finds – CBC
Vaccine-preventable respiratory infections sending thousands to hospital, all while vaccine uptake is dropping Apr 16, 2026 Years after the virus that causes COVID-19 kicked off a global pandemic, it’s still…
These 13 7-Eleven sandwiches, subs and wraps are recalled for listeria risk – Global News
April 15, 2026 Thirteen types of sandwiches, subs and wraps sold by convenience chain 7-Eleven are being recalled due to the risk of listeria monocytogenes. The recalled was triggered by…
Salmonella outbreak linked to Stoney Creek pub sickens 9 people – CTV
April 14, 2026 A salmonella outbreak linked to a pub in Stoney Creek has sickened nine people, Hamilton Public Health says. On Tuesday, the local health agency said it was…
What experts say about claims of new weight-loss drug making people fall out of love – CTV
April 15, 2026 Social media users using an experimental weight-loss drug c are reporting that it is making people “fall out of love.” Juan Zuniga, who goes by the handle…
Health Canada approves first needle-free spray treatment for allergic reactions – CTV
April 15, 2026 Health Canada has approved use of the brand Neffy, the first needle-free treatment for some allergic reactions — such as insect stings or bites, foods, and medicinal…
