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Ontario hospitals will need to find 'efficient' ways to operate, says health minister

Premier Doug Ford promised during the spring election to create 15,000 long-term care beds within five years, and 30,000 over the next 10 years to relieve pressure on hospitals
Suspension for pharmacist who submitted false ODB claims

A Toronto-area pharmacist accused of submitting inaccurate claims to the provincial drug benefit program has been stripped of her billing privileges and punished by her provincial college.
Nova Scotia appoints expert panel to recommend ways to improve long-term care
University of Saskatchewan reserves 6 spots for lower-income students—and it's a success

The six spots reserved for students from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds have been filled, with more students on the waitlist.
Health Canada's marijuana education campaign 'nuanced', expert says
Canada's children have high rates of suicide, child abuse, infant mortality: report
Quebec cardiologist was stealing the referrals of other doctors
Purdue Pharma says it followed all regulations after B.C. lawsuit

The government's lawsuit against the opioid maker is believed to be the first of its kind

Hospital's decision to turn away sex assault victim 'completely unacceptable,' says Nova Scotia premier