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- 7/11/2020
Matriarchs to occupy lands on Haida Gwaii as fishing lodges reopen
A group of Haida matriarchs say they plan to occupy two ancient villages on Haida Gwaii after two fishing lodges decided to reopen on the remote archipelago despite objections from the First Nation. The matriarchs, known as Gaandlee Guu Jaalang or "daughters of the river,'' say in a statement the Queen Charlotte Lodge and West Coast Fishing Club reopened as a local state of emergency remains in effect because of the COVID-19 pandemic. - 7/9/2020
2020/2021 Canadian influenza guidelines now available
Annual update provides comprehensive information on influenza, recommended vaccine recipients, available vaccines and choice of vaccine - 7/9/2020
Tales from the pharmacy frontlines: Mid-summer update
16 weeks into the pandemic the situation at pharmacies across the country is continuing to change - 7/9/2020
Doctors, nurses urged to provide info on racism in B.C. emergency rooms
The investigator is asking healthcare workers to come forward voluntarily, saying they will be protected as other whistleblowers would be - 7/9/2020
CFPC reconsidering eligibility requirements for this year’s certification exams
Right now, those who have failed the exam in previous years are ineligible to take the exam this year, but the college has faced blowback for the decision - 7/8/2020
Challenges in evaluating SARS-CoV-2 vaccines
With more than 140 SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in development, the race is on for a successful candidate to help prevent COVID-19. An effective and safe vaccine would be a major advance in the fight against COVID-19. However, there are challenges in evaluating the efficacy of these vaccines during the pandemic, as an analysis article outlines in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). - 7/8/2020
Police chiefs call for decriminalization of personal drug use
Canada's police chiefs are calling for decriminalization of personal possession of illicit drugs as the best way to battle substance abuse and addiction. The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police is proposing increased access to health care, treatment and social services to divert people away from the criminal justice system. - 7/8/2020
The future impact of COVID-19 on virtual care
Six questions that need to be answered as the pandemic ushers in a new era of virtual care - 7/8/2020
Top doctors call for 'balanced approach' to deal with COVID-19
18 health leaders, including several very prominent public health officials, are advising Ottawa on a more sustainable approach rather than trying to stamp out the disease