News

NLMA setting 'drop dead' date for members to vote on current deal with province after walking away from negotiations
Recently, the association walked away from the negotiating table with the province after 10 months of talks.
Pharmacy U is back IRL!
Join us in Vancouver for a full day of educational sessions, exhibitor displays and a chance to catch up with friends and colleagues.

College tells Manitoba doctors virtual-only medicine 'not an acceptable standard'

Some specialists say they're seeing patients with health issues that could have been resolved by their family doctor had they been seen in person.
Cause of eight N.B. 'mystery' brain disease deaths identified by pathologist
Saskatchewan preparing rollout of COVID-19 vaccination campaign for children

The province says it is expecting to receive about 112,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children ages five to 11, enough to give all eligible children in the province a first dose.
Trudeau taps new health minister and creates role of mental health and addictions minister in cabinet shuffle

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the changes to the cabinet on Tuesday.
Anishinaabe physics student builds microwave device she hopes will aid early breast cancer detection in remote areas

The device is cylindrical, holding several antennas, each with a unique power supply.
Nova Scotia passes legislation banning protests that block access to hospitals

The Protecting Access to Health Services Act tabled by the Progressive Conservative government passed third and final reading today in the legislature.
Quebec could put off Nov. 15 health network vaccination deadline: Legault

The province had said workers not fully vaccinated by the October date would face suspension without pay, but Health Minister Christian Dube backed down a few days before the deadline.
New report outlines OMA's recommendations for Ontario's health system

The Ontario Medical Association shared its recommendations for improving the province's health system over the next four years in a new report published Tuesday.