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Carer says rules deterred her from getting help for B.C. woman who starved to death
The carer told the coroner’s inquest the woman would have a ‘meltdown’ every time she was supposed to go to the doctor or receive medical care.
Despite missed target, Ontario cities pin hopes on program for foreign-trained docs
The Ontario government says the initial target of licensing 50 internationally trained doctors by the end of 2024 was not met but that has now been rolled into the new target of 100 primary care doctors.

Manitoba man sues health authorities for failing to provide timely care: lawsuit

Justin Flett spent days in multiple hospitals and travelled more than 600 kilometres to get treated for acute appendicitis in January 2023.
Ontario funding new treatment for advanced-stage prostate cancer

Health Canada approved Pluvicto in August 2022, but patients have been waiting since then for provincial health plans to announce coverage.
Canada’s healthcare system falls behind most peer countries: report

The not-for-profit think tank C.D. Howe Institute says Canada ranks ninth out of 10 countries evaluated, including the Netherlands and United Kingdom, who were top performers.
CPSA hiring new registrar and CEO

Last August, current registrar and CEO Dr. Scott McLeod announced his plans to retire from the CPSA in 2025.
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B.C. doc reflects on treating teen with avian flu for two months

While the patient was recently discharged from hospital with her case deemed rare, the two-month ordeal is being examined to better understand the path of avian flu from wild birds and poultry to humans, who get very sick.
Memorial University to pick up tab for MCAT and other fees for low-income medical school applicants

Program hopes to help students with the high cost of applying to medical school.
Newfoundland and Labrador launches new hefty locum bonuses

Provincial Locum Recruitment Program came into effect at the start of 2025.