COVID-19

3 years after legalization, we have shockingly little information about how it changed cannabis use and health harms
The slow roll-out of Canada’s cannabis retail market combined with the glacial speed of academic research means everything you and the government will be hearing about the health effects of legalization is based on outdated and often irrelevant data.
Flu shots and adult immunizations and COVID vaccines...oh my!
With the second flu season of the pandemic upon us, pharmacies are gearing up for another challenging winter. Although last year had an abnormally low number of influenza detections across Canada (69 cases, compared to the annual average of ~50,000), experts predict a more significant flu season this year.

Healthcare workers demand Trudeau fast track paid sick leave policy
Lyme carditis: Things can get complicated when Lyme disease affects heart function

Approximately 5-to-10% of patients presenting to family doctors’ clinics or emergency departments with symptoms of Lyme disease may develop Lyme carditis.
Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer was sent threatening emails: government

On Monday, Regina police said a man was charged with uttering threats from a fake account to two people.
And the winner is? Len Marks Pharmacy Advancement Award

This year's Len Marks award, presented by Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, breaks away from tradition.
How the puzzle of viral vector vaccines was solved, leading to today’s COVID-19 shots

How would you go about solving a puzzle if you didn’t know what pieces to use, how many you would need, how it was supposed to look when you were done or what possible function it would serve?
Refugee, undocumented healthcare workers demand access to permanent resident program

While the government has already received the maximum number of applications for recent university graduates and other essential workers, there have been few applicants accepted to the healthcare stream.
Dr. David Naylor’s musical side
Push is on to make scheduled vaccines routine for Ontario pharmacists

Pharmacists in Ontario, Northwest Territories and Nunavut can immunize only against COVID-19 and influenza, while those in B.C. are awaiting legislative change that will let them administer routine vaccines.

3 years after legalization, we have shockingly little information about how it changed cannabis use and health harms

Flu shots and adult immunizations and COVID vaccines...oh my!

Healthcare workers demand Trudeau fast track paid sick leave policy

Lyme carditis: Things can get complicated when Lyme disease affects heart function

Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer was sent threatening emails: government

And the winner is? Len Marks Pharmacy Advancement Award

How the puzzle of viral vector vaccines was solved, leading to today’s COVID-19 shots

Refugee, undocumented healthcare workers demand access to permanent resident program

Dr. David Naylor’s musical side

Push is on to make scheduled vaccines routine for Ontario pharmacists