Corporate Governance

It is the latest blow to the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, which has failed at times to live up to its plan to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

By fall 2020 thousands of ventilators were set to be manufactured in response to multiple contracts that were awarded by the federal government in the spring.

Whether its concern over finding hypoallergenic infant formula or store brands that are often cheaper, Health Canada has announced it’s working with domestic manufacturers, as well as looking at alternative sources from other countries.

Researchers found nearly 53% of stores had 'junk food power walls' at checkout aisles, which it says are prime areas to market to kids because products are placed within their reach.

Health Minister Michelle Thompson says the bill will make it easier for health professionals from other provinces to practise in Nova Scotia by eliminating some administrative burden and associated costs.

An application to the province’s Supreme Court says privacy commissioner Michael Harvey had high-ranking roles within the Heath Department and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information during time periods he is now investigating.

Premier Tim Houston says the bonuses are to recognize the importance of nurses and to let them know the province needs them.

Newfoundland and Labrador will soon be opening up application for the $25,000 bonus for all family physicians who have practised full-time in the province for at least a year.