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Toronto Public Health will not suspend 30K students over their outstanding vaccine records this year – CTV
March 03, 2026 Tens of thousands of students who were threatened with suspension over their vaccination status will be able to remain in the classroom for the rest of the…
AI health misinformation is getting harder to spot. Canadians are falling for it, expert warns – CTV
March 04, 2026 Nearly nine in 10 Canadians turn to the internet for health information, according to a recent survey from the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), but many of them…
Why researchers say lowering Canada’s radon limit could prevent more cases of lung cancer and save lives – CBC
Health Canada has no plans to change threshold, which remains double that of the World Health Organization Mar 04, 2026 When Maureen Hayes first tested her Ottawa home for radon…
Alberta police force wants some cough syrups behind store counters over misuse risk – CTV
February 28, 2026 TABER — Police in a southern Alberta community are asking retailers for help to curb crimes associated with over-the-counter cough syrup. The Taber Police Service says in…
Doctor debunks 3 common heart health myths – CTV
March 01, 2026 Heart disease is the second most common cause of death in Canada, and one doctor warns that there are a number of myths associated with cardiovascular health…
Health Canada urged to make gene-edited pork labels mandatory – CTV
March 01, 2026 HALIFAX — An advocacy group of farmers and environmental organizations wants Health Canada to implement mandatory labelling on pork from gene-edited pigs. Earlier this year, the federal…
Paralympians benefit from cutting-edge prosthetics. Many Canadians can’t afford them – CBC
Most parts of Canada don’t cover sport prosthetics, which cost thousands of dollars Mar 02, 2026 For decades, paralympians have been landing on the podium with help from advances in…
Construction moves forward on innovative Indigenous-led project at HSC Children’s Hospital
Press Release New space will provide cultural connections and room for Indigenous wisdom in healing Winnipeg, MB (February 24, 2026) – Construction is moving forward on Canada’s first Indigenous healing…
Tumbler Ridge Health Centre services and expanded hours
Press Release February 24, 2026 Expanded hours at the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre will continue into the spring, as the Health Centre becomes the central location for mental health and…
How much fibre do you actually need in your diet? Here’s what one expert says – CTV
February 22, 2026 Increasing fibre in your diet has become a hot topic on social media, but it’s more than just a trend, according to a registered dietitian who says…
