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Ontario child under 5 dies of measles: provincial health agency
In a report published Thursday, Public Health Ontario said the child was not vaccinated against the highly infectious respiratory virus. It's the first recorded death from measles in the province since at least 2013.
They're helping their brother use his voice through AI
An Ottawa tech worker is building on his brother's experience with cerebral palsy to improve voice recognition software and help people with speech impairment connect with the world.
'Heart-in-a-box' technology lets Canadian organ donor save a life
When Robbie Sherren died on May 7, he became the first Canadian adult to donate his heart after cardiac or circulatory death. The legacy is helping his parents cope and igniting a new approach to save lives in this country, doctors say.
Ontario warns Toronto to drop drug decriminalization request
The Ontario government says it is "100 per cent opposed" to Toronto Public Health's bid to have small amounts of illegal drugs for personal use decriminalized in the city.
Court upholds B.C.'s COVID-19 health-care vaccine mandate
The B.C. Supreme Court has ruled that the province's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health-care workers was justified, based on the significant risk posed by the virus when the province's mandate was renewed in October 2023.
Suicide is a leading cause of death for young people, but most universities don't track it
A CBC News survey of 52 universities across Canada reveals that most do not track suicides among their students, internally or publicly. According to students and experts, not having that information only contributes to the stigma around suicide and mental health on campuses.
Next generation of Prince Edward Islanders could be hit with tobacco ban — no ifs, ands or butts
The P.E.I. government is hoping a ban on tobacco sales to anyone born after a certain date will help create a new generation of smoke-free Islanders.
Quebec's nursing exam pass rate leaps up to 92%
A total of 1,702 candidates scored at least 57 per cent, the exam's minimum passing grade. The exam was held on March 26 and was open to all candidates, regardless how many times they have failed it.
I learned to push through pain watching my stoic dad on the farm. Now, I want to change
When Becky Zimmer reports on agricultural news and the importance of looking after the mental and physical health of farmers, she often sees her dad reflected in these stories. She wonders if the message would have resonated with him and hopes it also resonates with others.
More female doctors in the operating room could improve patient outcomes: study
Having more female surgeons and anesthesiologists in operating rooms could mean better post-op outcomes for patients, according to a new Canadian study.
Calls for evictions, threats of vigilantism over drug activity at Kenora, Ont., apartment building
Residents of a social housing building in Kenora say they don't feel safe due to the escalating drug crisis. While some have threatened to take matters into their own hands through acts of vigilantism, others are calling for a more collaborative approach between the northwestern Ontario city and community agencies.
Federal tests find no signs of bird flu virus in Canadian retail milk
Early tests on milk being sold in Canada found no signs of the virus that causes a dangerous form of bird flu, federal officials say.
Claimants in LifeLabs data-breach class action to get $7.86 each
Canadians who applied to be part of a class action lawsuit against LifeLabs Inc. are now receiving cheques and e-transfers.
Poilievre promises legislation to prevent exemptions for illicit drug use in hospitals
Federal Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre says the Conservatives will put forward legislation that would forbid Ottawa from "ever" granting provinces exemptions to allow illicit drug use in hospitals.
University forges ahead with medical school plans despite concerns by local doctors
Cape Breton University says its new medical school will open as planned next year, despite local doctors' concerns about their capacity to take on teaching duties on top of patient care and medical resident training.
Calgary doctors worry about long-term harm of repeated smoke exposure
Over the weekend, wildfire smoke rolled into Calgary and surrounding areas — marking the beginning of what could be another long summer of smoky conditions.
Coroner's inquiry begins for Innu man found dead in public toilet during height of pandemic
The coroner's inquiry into the death of Raphaël André, who died at the height of the pandemic in 2021, will also shine a spotlight on public health restrictions that many said were unfair to people living on the streets.
Ontario will need tens of thousands of new nurses, PSWs by 2032
Ontario will need 33,200 more nurses and 50,853 more personal support workers by 2032, the government projects — figures it tried to keep secret but were obtained by The Canadian Press.
Broken teeth and infected gums: 46K claims filed so far with Canadian Dental Care Plan
An Ottawa dentist who signed up to provide care under the new public dental insurance program says he hasn't seen mouths in such bad shape since he did mission work overseas. The number of oral health care providers in the plan is growing, despite some dentists's concerns about how the program is being run.
Canada's new cancer figures reflect a mixed message: study
More people are being diagnosed with cancer, but the overall rate is going down, and more are surviving at least 25 years, a new study suggests.