On Wednesday, the head of the U.S. health department, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., appointed eight new members to a vaccine advisory committee from which he […]
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As wildfires rage, an updated outlook shows the worst may be yet to come
Descrease article font size Increase article font size There are approximately 225 active wildfires burning across the country, with 121 classified as being “out of […]
This salami is being recalled in 3 provinces due to possible salmonella
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Some salami products under the Rea and Bona brands are being recalled from three provinces over concerns […]
Canadian scientists raise concerns over RFK Jr. firing U.S. vaccine panel – National
Canadian doctors and scientists say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s firing of an immunization advisory committee south of the border is worrisome. On Monday, the U.S. […]
Wildfire smoke continues to trigger poor air quality alerts across Alberta
As wildfires continue to burn across the Prairies, air quality continues to be an issue for many parts of Alberta. Some communities in the province […]
N.S. woman wrongly diagnosed with terminal cancer: ‘Absolutely devastating’
A week ago, 31-year-old Gabriella Patey was told she had advanced-stage breast cancer and was expected to have only months to live. Armed with the […]
RFK Jr. removes all 17 members of U.S. vaccine advisory panel – National
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday removed every member of a scientific committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Health Canada warns consumers not to inhale ‘laughing gas’ recreationally – National
Health Canada has issued a statement urging consumers not to inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes, and warning about the serious health risks of […]
Thousands of window AC units recalled for mould risk, Health Canada says – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Tens of thousands of window-mounted air conditioner units are being recalled in Canada as part of a […]
Ozempic, Wegovy linked to rare cases of eye disorder, EMA says – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The European Medicines Agency’s safety committee has concluded that the use of Novo Nordisk’s popular weight-loss drug […]