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‘Not a partisan issue’: Health minister plans to launch national strategy on men's health
The upcoming launch of a national strategy on men's and boys' health is a positive sign that men's well-being is becoming part of the mainstream conversation in Canada, advocates say—even as they warn that it should not become partisan political fodder.
Manitoba introduces expedited pathway to licensure for pharmacists from U.S. and U.K.
As of December 2025, pharmacists who hold licences to practice in the U.S., Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Ireland are eligible for licensure through the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba’s Streamlined Registration pathway.

The scientist-entrepreneur invents a cream to treat strings from lionfish, jellyfish and much more

An understudied venom, previous treatment options for lionfish stings were extremely limited and painful.
Early bird? Night owl? McGill study suggests it’s more complicated than that

A recent study led by researchers from McGill University suggests there may be far more sleep-wake profiles that go beyond simply ‘night owl’ and ‘early bird.’
Pharmacy Plus PEI expanding to include strep throat testing and treatment

This is the latest expansion of scope for P.E.I.'s pharmacists.
Skiing’s regulatory body rejects ‘wild rumor’ ski jumpers are enhancing anatomy to gain distance

A report by the German tabloid Bild last month suggested some ski jumpers were injecting hyaluronic acid in their genitals or wearing a condom-like sheath before undergoing rigorous checks on ski-suit sizing.
Reminiscing on residency: Dr. Kerubo Workman on what it’s really like being a rural Ontario physician

Too many smokers, food insecurity, the need for home visits and dealing with racism from patients all play into how Dr. Kerubo Workman provides care in a region with too few FPs.
Can Ontario’s FHO+ model save the comprehensive care career?

With administrative billing, the elimination of negation, and an estimated 18% pay bump, Ontario’s new physician services agreement aims to turn the tide on doctor burnout.
B.C. needs new mental health hospital, psychiatrist tells inquest into family’s death

The coroner’s inquest has heard that Christopher Duong was suspected by police to have killed his wife Janet Nguyen and their two young sons on June 13, 2023, three days after he was detained under the Mental Health Act but then released a few hours later.
Get the most out of Resident Doctors Appreciation Week with these webinars and resources compiled by the CFPC

From exam prep to transition into practice, here are a list of guides and webinars.

‘Not a partisan issue’: Health minister plans to launch national strategy on men's health

Manitoba introduces expedited pathway to licensure for pharmacists from U.S. and U.K.

The scientist-entrepreneur invents a cream to treat strings from lionfish, jellyfish and much more

Early bird? Night owl? McGill study suggests it’s more complicated than that

Pharmacy Plus PEI expanding to include strep throat testing and treatment

Skiing’s regulatory body rejects ‘wild rumor’ ski jumpers are enhancing anatomy to gain distance

Reminiscing on residency: Dr. Kerubo Workman on what it’s really like being a rural Ontario physician

Can Ontario’s FHO+ model save the comprehensive care career?

B.C. needs new mental health hospital, psychiatrist tells inquest into family’s death

Get the most out of Resident Doctors Appreciation Week with these webinars and resources compiled by the CFPC

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