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Public Health Agency says 10 of 14 stockpile reforms complete, but experts question readiness for next national emergency

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Nov 04, 2026

Public Health Agency says 10 of 14 stockpile reforms complete, but experts question readiness for next national emergency

Northwest Territories’ health system offers lessons for Canada

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Nov 04, 2026

Northwest Territories’ health system offers lessons for Canada

Canada confronts challenges as global race for health innovation accelerates

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Nov 04, 2026

Canada confronts challenges as global race for health innovation accelerates

‘A nice achievement’: Ottawa man marks 500th donation to Canadian Blood Services

Nov 04, 2026

‘A nice achievement’: Ottawa man marks 500th donation to Canadian Blood Services

Eye surgeons balk at Alberta's plan to expand scope of duties for optometrists

Nov 04, 2026

Eye surgeons balk at Alberta's plan to expand scope of duties for optometrists

Deaths associated with wildfire smoke up about 275% in Canada, new report says

Oct 29, 2026

Deaths associated with wildfire smoke up about 275% in Canada, new report says

STATEMENT: Canada’s doctors stand with Albertans in support of the Canada Health Act

Oct 26, 2026

STATEMENT: Canada’s doctors stand with Albertans in support of the Canada Health Act

Women need better health care. A national framework can help deliver it

Oct 22, 2026

Women need better health care. A national framework can help deliver it

Canada's doctors and nurses stand with provinces and territories to call for predictable, sustainable health care funding

Oct 15, 2026

Canada's doctors and nurses stand with provinces and territories to call for predictable, sustainable health care funding

Opinions

Private for-profit hospitals are part of the solution to Canada’s health-care woes

Nov 04, 2026

Private for-profit hospitals are part of the solution to Canada’s health-care woes

Being connected to primary care is not care – but it’s a start

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Nov 04, 2026

Being connected to primary care is not care – but it’s a start

Canada Needs to Stop Flip-Flopping on Toxic Drug Policy

Nov 03, 2026

Canada Needs to Stop Flip-Flopping on Toxic Drug Policy

Building a stronger Canada starts with better pain care

Nov 02, 2026

Building a stronger Canada starts with better pain care

As a Nigerian, I thought Canadians had free health care. Then I became a pharmacist here

Nov 02, 2026

As a Nigerian, I thought Canadians had free health care. Then I became a pharmacist here

Making temporary residents pay for health care isn’t unusual

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Nov 02, 2026

Making temporary residents pay for health care isn’t unusual

News

A runner died in the New York City Marathon. Have the risks changed as more people race?

Nov 04, 2026

A runner died in the New York City Marathon. Have the risks changed as more people race?

Early stage Alzheimer’s treatments need government action for success

Nov 04, 2026

Early stage Alzheimer’s treatments need government action for success

Junk food may be giving us brain damage, from ‘silent strokes’ to higher dementia risk

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Nov 04, 2026

Junk food may be giving us brain damage, from ‘silent strokes’ to higher dementia risk

How menopause symptoms affects women and the economy, according to our experts

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Nov 04, 2026

How menopause symptoms affects women and the economy, according to our experts

Public menopause care is scarce, and private care is costly. Canadians pay either way

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Nov 04, 2026

Public menopause care is scarce, and private care is costly. Canadians pay either way

Ottawa Hospital receives record-breaking $50 million donation

Nov 04, 2026

Ottawa Hospital receives record-breaking $50 million donation

Ontario couple hit with $60,000 hospital bill despite having travel insurance

Nov 04, 2026

Ontario couple hit with $60,000 hospital bill despite having travel insurance

Child dies of measles in New York's first such death in 30 years

Nov 03, 2026

Child dies of measles in New York's first such death in 30 years

Influenza activity in Ontario gradually ticking up, but data shows current flu shot a ‘really good match’

Nov 03, 2026

Influenza activity in Ontario gradually ticking up, but data shows current flu shot a ‘really good match’

Cheap version of HIV-prevention shot raising hope in low-income countries

Nov 03, 2026

Cheap version of HIV-prevention shot raising hope in low-income countries

Ottawa wants us all to have emergency supplies for 3 days. The good news is, that number hasn't changed

Nov 03, 2026

Ottawa wants us all to have emergency supplies for 3 days. The good news is, that number hasn't changed

Snapchat reaches settlement in case after teens allege platform designed to be addictive

Nov 02, 2026

Snapchat reaches settlement in case after teens allege platform designed to be addictive

Ontario doctors call for reform, central intake, on access to specialized care

Nov 02, 2026

Ontario doctors call for reform, central intake, on access to specialized care

Washington reports first U.S. bird flu death of 2026; health officials say risk to the public is low

Nov 02, 2026

Washington reports first U.S. bird flu death of 2026; health officials say risk to the public is low

Former MAID committee co-chair Powlowski ‘happy’ with feds’ plan to avoid mental health expansion as Senators review leak of committee’s spring report

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Nov 02, 2026

Former MAID committee co-chair Powlowski ‘happy’ with feds’ plan to avoid mental health expansion as Senators review leak of committee’s spring report

Female hospital doctors linked to better outcomes for patients, study says

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Nov 02, 2026

Female hospital doctors linked to better outcomes for patients, study says

Why sleep experts say B.C. made the wrong call on daylight time

Nov 02, 2026

Why sleep experts say B.C. made the wrong call on daylight time

Researchers ‘very optimistic’ AI could help reduce backlog in surgeries

Nov 02, 2026

Researchers ‘very optimistic’ AI could help reduce backlog in surgeries

Why cervical cancer is suddenly rising among Canadian women aged 35 to 54

Nov 02, 2026

Why cervical cancer is suddenly rising among Canadian women aged 35 to 54

'We often try suicide:' The hidden cost of problem gambling in Canada

Nov 02, 2026

'We often try suicide:' The hidden cost of problem gambling in Canada

There’s new guidance on menopause symptoms like hot flashes. What women need to know

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Nov 02, 2026

There’s new guidance on menopause symptoms like hot flashes. What women need to know

Experts, Liberal MP hope for full ban on sports betting ads as advocates cite mental health decline

Nov 02, 2026

Experts, Liberal MP hope for full ban on sports betting ads as advocates cite mental health decline

More Canadian provinces are ending time changes. What does it mean for your health?

Nov 02, 2026

More Canadian provinces are ending time changes. What does it mean for your health?

Two contrasting stories reveal the highs and lows of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

Nov 02, 2026

Two contrasting stories reveal the highs and lows of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

Why sexually transmitted infections are rising in Canada

Nov 02, 2026

Why sexually transmitted infections are rising in Canada

Some Alberta pharmacists say they’re having trouble getting enough stock of COVID-19 vaccines

Nov 02, 2026

Some Alberta pharmacists say they’re having trouble getting enough stock of COVID-19 vaccines

'No one is safe' as Ebola outbreak surges to more than 10,000 cases, Africa's top doctor warns Canada

Nov 02, 2026

'No one is safe' as Ebola outbreak surges to more than 10,000 cases, Africa's top doctor warns Canada

A simple blood test could detect cancer

Oct 31, 2026

A simple blood test could detect cancer

Congo Ebola outbreak reaches 10,000 cases as virus spreads to other countries

Oct 30, 2026

Congo Ebola outbreak reaches 10,000 cases as virus spreads to other countries

Canadians give mental health care failing grades for fourth consecutive year

Oct 30, 2026

Canadians give mental health care failing grades for fourth consecutive year

Town hall planned to discuss 'threat' to universal health care

Oct 30, 2026

Town hall planned to discuss 'threat' to universal health care

Colorectal cancer rates on the rise in adults of all ages, U.S. analysis finds

Oct 30, 2026

Colorectal cancer rates on the rise in adults of all ages, U.S. analysis finds

‘Manosphere’ should be treated as public health issue: report

Oct 30, 2026

‘Manosphere’ should be treated as public health issue: report

New Canadian minimally invasive robotic procedure could revolutionize AFib treatment

Oct 30, 2026

New Canadian minimally invasive robotic procedure could revolutionize AFib treatment

When Ontario falls back from daylight savings time, much of Canada will opt out. Sleep experts say it’s a mistake

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Oct 30, 2026

When Ontario falls back from daylight savings time, much of Canada will opt out. Sleep experts say it’s a mistake

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