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Drugstore sales give major boost to Loblaw quarterly profits
Canada's largest grocery and pharmacy chain says its net income available to common shareholders was $387 million.
Medically assisted death 'needs to be a good choice, not a choice of last resort'
In June, the federal government broadened MAID eligibility.

If monkeypox spreads through sexual contact, is it an STD?

The current outbreak is by far the biggest involving the virus, and it's been designated a global emergency.
Man accused of selling bleach as COVID cure extradited to U.S.

A church manufactured, promoted and sold chlorine dioxide as a "Miracle Mineral Solution,'' officials said.
Montreal says vaccine—not limiting sexual partners—best way to fight monkeypox

City public health director Dr. Mylene Drouin says vaccination against the disease remains the best strategy to reduce transmission in the city's LGBTQ community.
As Ontario ERs buckle, nurse groups want international applicants' licenses expedited

A 2020 report found that 14,633 internationally educated nurses were actively pursuing a license through the Ontario College of Nurses.
Reader photo: Honolulu sunset

Sherbet pinks and muted blues feature in this gorgeous photo taken from a Hawaiian vacation.
The (pharmacy) funny pages: Accidents waiting to happen

You weekly dose of giggles!
Doctors say lack of communication on epidural shortage 'frustrating'
Canada's top doc encourages safe sex, fewer partners to prevent spread of monkeypox

The World Health Organization declared the virus a public health emergency of international concern over the weekend.
B.C. pharmacist with 'pattern of poor professional judgment' banned from owning a pharmacy for 5 years

A British Columbian pharmacist has been banned from owning a pharmacy for five years and being a pharmacist for one, after “significant professional misconduct.”
Caption October's cartoon

Time to dole out some laughter as medicine. Share your funny caption idea for a chance to win.