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This single Ontario county saw more than 1,000 elementary students suspended over incomplete immunization records
Under Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupils Act, public health units are required to review and maintain immunization records for all students and enforce suspensions for those who do not meet immunization requirements.
No-shows: Should patients be punished or not?
Quebec clinics try fees and other techniques to handle patients who don’t show up for appointments.

MisterPharmacist finds his niche in downtown Toronto

Fast delivery and personal care keep patients coming back to this independent pharmacy.
New rules for Alberta pharmacies around providing compounding services

The Alberta College of Pharmacy’s new Standards for the Operation of Licensed Pharmacies makes changes to previous requirements.
Ottawa pauses preventive healthcare task force amid review over breast cancer screening recommendations

Breast Cancer Canada and Dense Breasts Canada have both issued statements applauding the minister’s move.
New award recognizes excellence in minor ailment services

New award from the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at University of Toronto is now open for. nominations from pharmacists.
Alberta hires former Manitoba chief judge to investigate health spending scandal

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi said the allegations deserve a full public inquiry led by a judge who can subpoena witnesses and require evidence under oath.
MediPharm Labs sells facility in Hope, B.C., to Rubicon Organics for $4.5M

The company stopped using the facility in 2024, consolidating operations following its acquisition of VIVO Cannabis Inc.
Rural Alta. UCP MLA says he won't support budget over healthcare, infrastructure concerns

Lesser Slave Lake representative Scott Sinclair says rural healthcare has never been worse and will continue to deteriorate without significant investment from the provincial government.
Ontario plastic surgeon resigns after marrying, hiring a patient

In addition to agreeing to resign from the college and promising never to reapply in Ontario or any other jurisdiction in Canada, Dr. Robert Stanley Richards has also been fined $6,000.