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P.E.I. hires more nurse practitioners as thousands of Islanders await family doctor – CTV
April 14, 2026 CHARLOTTETOWN — P.E.I. has hired 10 newly graduated nurse practitioners, with most set to join primary care roles this spring as the province works to connect more…
Thousands are sharing side effects of weight-loss drugs doctors may miss, study suggests – CTV
April 14, 2026 Researchers who used AI to analyze hundreds of thousands of social media posts say they have identified unreported GLP-1 side effects, including menstrual changes, fatigue and temperature-related…
Heather Winterstein’s life possibly could have been saved if treated sooner in Ontario hospital, inquest told – CBC
Medical specialist says 24-year-old’s best chance of survival was at 1st St. Catharines hospital visit Apr 14, 2026 Heather Winterstein’s life possibly could have been saved if she’d received a…
B.C. declared toxic drugs a public health emergency 10 years ago. Has it made a difference? – CBC
Experts worry public opinion outweighs scientific evidence when it comes to policy making Apr 14, 2026 Cousins Patricia Caddy and Jordane Lopez spent their summers like a lot of kids…
Spice blend recalled across Canada for possible salmonella contamination – CTV
April 12, 2026 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall for the Alarjawi brand Royal Zaatar recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. The affected product is the…
Young adult cancer survivors at twice the risk of later cancers, study suggests – CBC
Researchers say cancer survivors diagnosed between 15 and 39 face a higher risk of new cancers later Apr 13, 2026 Cancer experts say a new study highlights the need for…
Shoppers Drug Mart gave her the wrong medication. Months later, she landed in the ER – CBC
The case raises questions about safety checks, accountability Apr 13, 2026 It should have been a routine pharmacy pickup. Instead, Marissa Dawson says it turned into a months-long ordeal that…
Cancer remains top cause of death in Canada as new study shows multiple types rising – CBC
254,000 cancer cases projected for 2026, research shows ‘concerning’ new trends Apr 13, 2026 Jason Ellis never expected how many times cancer would strike his family. The 38-year-old Guelph, Ont.,…
Decade of death: With 18K lives lost, B.C. counts cost of 10-year drug emergency – Global News
April 8, 2026 Brandon Jansen’s mother says he was a warm and inviting “health nut” who enjoyed time at the gym. He was also known for taking people under his…
‘It’s not the same as it was in 2020 and 2021’: Why Ontario shouldn’t fear the new COVID-19 variant – CTV
April 07, 2026 A new COVID-19 variant has made its way to Ontario but one infectious diseases expert says it will likely not trigger as many hospitalizations seen at the…
