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More than 67,500 Ontario kids waiting for core autism funding as demand grows – CBC
Provincial budget promises $186M in new funding for autism program this year Mar 30, 2026 One of the first things Deny Soto was told after her son was diagnosed with…
Calgary for-profit plasma clinic rated ‘non-compliant’ during Health Canada inspection – CBC
Alberta government has no plans to ban paid plasma centres Mar 30, 2026 A Calgary centre that pays people for their plasma was designated as “non-compliant” by Health Canada in…
Dad speaks out after teen ordered banned testosterone booster online – CBC
Seller claims drugs are ‘not for human consumption’ Mar 30, 2026 An Ottawa father says he was shocked to discover that his teenage son had ordered banned pharmaceuticals from the…
How much sugar is too much? What one dietician says about your diet – CTV
March 26, 2026 Not all sugars are the same and understanding the difference could make a significant impact on overall health, according to one registered dietitian. In an interview with…
Colorectal cancer rising in younger adults as calls grow to lower screening age in Canada – CTV
March 27, 2026 As colorectal cancer diagnoses increase among younger Canadians, advocates are renewing calls to lower the age of routine screening – a move that could catch the disease…
Physicians want N.L. to hit pause on a mandatory, province-wide electronic health information system – CBC
More than 250 have signed a petition calling for changes to the CorCare program Mar 26, 2026 Doctors in Newfoundland and Labrador say rapid implementation of a province-wide electronic health…
‘Massive overdose’ of sedative led to man’s cardiac arrest, brain injury at Winnipeg hospital: lawsuit – CBC
Family, Alberta government sue Manitoba hospital, staff, health authorities Mar 27, 2026 The Alberta government and the father of a man who suffered cardiac arrest and permanent brain damage after…
Northern Manitoba mobile MRI unit parked in Thompson, struggling to keep staff, associations say – CBC
Snag in requests for proposals process has kept facility from heading to The Pas, provincial spokesperson says Mar 08, 2026 A mobile MRI unit intended to serve patients in two…
Canadian company seeks to stand out with domestically-made generic Ozempic – CBC
Vimy Pharma was founded in 2024 by 2 former executives of Novo Nordisk Mar 08, 2026 A newly-formed Canadian pharmaceutical company is vying to break into the market with a…
Ford defends health-care record as hospitals say financial ‘crisis’ is coming – CBC
Ontario Hospital Association calls for financial certainty to plan long-term Mar 09, 2026 Premier Doug Ford is defending his government’s health-care record ahead of his eighth budget, even as the…
