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‘We were expendable’: Downwinders from world's 1st atomic test are on a mission to tell their story
The story of the survivors of the world’s first atomic blast is little known. But that’s changing as the documentary ‘First We Bombed New Mexico’ racks up awards from film festivals across the United States.
Health Canada says expired COVID tests are still good
Tests that show an expiration date of April 2024 were given a six-month extension by Health Canada. These tests will be ‘safe and effective’ until at least October.

High cost of travel nurses helps drive deficit forecast in New Brunswick

Healthcare costs for projected budget are expected to be $164 million more than anticipated.
Manitoba doctor sentenced to 12 years in prison for sex assaults

Dr. Arcel Bissonnette was convicted last year of sexually assaulting five patients and pleaded guilty earlier this year to the sex assaults of two others.
Doctors, nurses say Alberta plan to transfer hospitals alarming and concerning

Dr. Paul Parks, president of the AMA, said Premier Danielle Smith’s government needs to share its data and show why third-party providers might be better suited to run some facilities than Alberta Health Services.
N.B. premier plans to introduce legislation to prevent healthcare professionals from being named in lawsuits

This comes after the family of a man who died waiting in the ER launched a lawsuit against the health authority and two nurses.
What do you think? Ontario government wants opinions around preferred provider networks

Currently there are no regulations around PPNs in Ontario—so the Ministry of Finance is asking stakeholders what they think, during a 60-day public consultation.
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi slams premier’s plan to transfer hospitals

Alberta’s Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith needs to explain her plan to potentially transfer control of underperforming hospitals to third parties.
Maple CEO calls on CMA to reconsider recommendations against private care

Among the CMA’s draft recommendations include calling on governments to clamp down on user fees to access primary care and restricting or eliminating ‘duplicative insurance models.’
Canadian Drug Agency report blueprint for appropriate medication use strategy

A new report released by the Canadian Drug Agency (CDA) shares recommendations for creating a pan-Canadian appropriate use strategy for prescription medications.