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PEBC removes Evaluating Exam requirement for international pharmacy graduates
The October 2026 exam will be the last one offered, as PEBC prepares to roll out a new certification pathway next year.
Lab worker strike: Manitoba’s labour board to hear government request on essential status for lab staff
The Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals, which represents 350 workers at the privately owned and operated Dynacare, notified the company that members would be striking after contract negotiations stalled.

OpenAI faces 30 new lawsuits from witnesses to mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

The plaintiffs are also seeking ‘historic compensatory and punitive damages to penalize OpenAI for its reckless disregard for public safety,’ as well as measures to prevent future incidents.
Ontario pharmacist suspended after falsifying records, allowing pharmacy to operate without pharmacist present

The OCP called the pharmacist’s actions a ‘serious disregard for his professional responsibilities’ and ordered a four-month suspension.
Canada hosts the pharmacy world

FIP's World Congress in Montreal was a chance for Canadian pharmacists to tell their stories—and learn from others.
HRT claims jump 228% among Canadian women aged 45 to 54: Manulife

New benefits data points to growing use of hormone therapy to manage menopause symptoms.
Not enough of Canada’s two-year-olds are vaccinated against measles to achieve herd immunity

As kids head back to class, ‘this is a great time that we want you to just trigger your memory,’ to get children vaccines Dr. Joss Reimer urges parents.
Virtual care doctor sanctioned for issuing improper cross-border prescription for unlicensed online pharmacy

Dr. Omatseye Edema has been ordered to complete a record-keeping course and a risk-management course but is not facing any fine or suspension.
Nearly 400 physicians interested in joining dual practice system: Alberta government

The model is set to allow doctors to offer private services while also working in the public system, starting with elective surgeries like hip and knee replacements.
Alberta’s dual practice law ‘clearly violates’ Canada Health Act, CMA says

The CMA is calling on the federal government to take a ‘strong stand’ against the law, but stopped short of advocating for any specific measures.
She was a pain specialist to top athletes. Her opioid prescribing alarmed the DEA

Joan Rubinger overcame a catastrophic biking accident that left her paralyzed to become an influential pain-relief specialist helping top-tier athletes get back on the field after acute and chronic injuries.
A life-saving catch

What started as a request for cough medicine turned into a lifesaving intervention by Pickering, Ont., pharmacist Tarun Fernandez.

PEBC removes Evaluating Exam requirement for international pharmacy graduates

Lab worker strike: Manitoba’s labour board to hear government request on essential status for lab staff

OpenAI faces 30 new lawsuits from witnesses to mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Ontario pharmacist suspended after falsifying records, allowing pharmacy to operate without pharmacist present

Canada hosts the pharmacy world

HRT claims jump 228% among Canadian women aged 45 to 54: Manulife

Not enough of Canada’s two-year-olds are vaccinated against measles to achieve herd immunity

Virtual care doctor sanctioned for issuing improper cross-border prescription for unlicensed online pharmacy

Nearly 400 physicians interested in joining dual practice system: Alberta government

Alberta’s dual practice law ‘clearly violates’ Canada Health Act, CMA says

She was a pain specialist to top athletes. Her opioid prescribing alarmed the DEA

A life-saving catch

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