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Saskatchewan’s pharmacist-led strep and ear infection pilot project is a success
The prairie province’s pilot program by the numbers.
Federal health minister non-committal on signing more pharmacare deals
The first phase of the pharmacare law that was passed by the Trudeau Liberals last fall calls on Ottawa to cover the cost of contraceptives and diabetes medications for patients.

Supreme Court allows lawsuit in labour-inducing drug case at New Brunswick hospital

The proposed class action lawsuit was launched in 2019 and alleges women at Moncton Hospital were given a labour-inducing drug without consent.
Alberta says Ottawa’s plans to accept parents and grandparents of immigrants could strain heath systems

In a statement, Alberta's immigration minister said provincial healthcare systems, housing and social services don't have the capacity and could be overwhelmed.
Danielle Smith backs ‘better way’ than cull at B.C. ostrich farm hit by avian flu

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has ordered the destruction of about 400 birds at the farm in Edgewood, B.C., where 69 ostriches died in December and January.
Health advocates urge Carney not to delay pledge for UN Global Fund fighting AIDS, TB

Canada is one of the world’s top supporters of the fund, which makes up the largest chunk of Ottawa’s global health spending.
B.C. health minister apologizes to family of 10-year-old girl with rare disease

No cure exists for the rare neurodegenerative disorder that causes seizures, blindness and declining motor functions.
CPSBC to regulate more allied health professions under new legislation

New regulations in British Columbia will soon allow for more professions to be regulated by College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. (CPSBC)
B.C. Health Ministry restores drug funding for girl with rare disease

The mother of a nine-year-old Vancouver Island girl who has an extremely rare neurodegenerative disease says she’s grateful her daughter will get her medication back.
B.C. limits sales of two more diabetes drugs amid off-label use for weight loss

The limits on sales of Type 2 diabetes drugs tirzepatide and dulaglutide come after a 2023 regulation limited sales of semaglutide, which is sold under the band name Ozempic.

Saskatchewan’s pharmacist-led strep and ear infection pilot project is a success

Federal health minister non-committal on signing more pharmacare deals

Supreme Court allows lawsuit in labour-inducing drug case at New Brunswick hospital

Alberta says Ottawa’s plans to accept parents and grandparents of immigrants could strain heath systems

Danielle Smith backs ‘better way’ than cull at B.C. ostrich farm hit by avian flu

Health advocates urge Carney not to delay pledge for UN Global Fund fighting AIDS, TB

B.C. health minister apologizes to family of 10-year-old girl with rare disease

CPSBC to regulate more allied health professions under new legislation

B.C. Health Ministry restores drug funding for girl with rare disease

B.C. limits sales of two more diabetes drugs amid off-label use for weight loss