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Alberta surgeon handed 4-month suspension for hanging noose on operating room door
In January, Dr. Wessels was found guilty of unprofessional conduct by the college, but the decision did not determine that the doctor was motivated by racism.
4 million and counting: Alberta pharmacists hit top jabbers status
And they can expect to stay busy, now that the province has expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 booster.

Molasses-based blister packaging hits pharmacy’s sweet spot

Made with sustainable material and designed to save time, the new product offering from Jones Healthcare Group is set for launch in early 2022.
Solve my problem: How do I know when it’s time to retire?

We asked doctors to share their thoughts on how best to know when it's time to hang up the stethoscope.
Canada to manufacture Merck COVID-19 antivirals if regulator approves

The drug company has invested $19 million to scale up production of its antiviral drug, molnupiravir, at Thermo Fisher Scientific's facility in Whitby, Ont.
6 solutions from Canadian doctors to the physician shortage

Canada continues to have a physician shortage. Here Canadian doctors outline ways to improve the access challenges in this country.
Manitoba Health says mother and three year old given COVID-19 vaccine by mistake

The department says in a statement that the error happened Nov. 24 in Brandon, which is located in the Prairie Mountain Health region in western Manitoba.
How should chronic cough be assessed and managed?

Canadian review highlights recommended investigations, current management options and new treatments under study for chronic cough
PMHx: The extra-billing crisis

The adoption of the CHA in 1984 led to the Ont. doctors strike of 1986.
Supporter of self-declared 'queen of Canada' arrested after alleged threats to healthcare workers

In a truly bizarre case, a woman claiming to be commander-in-chief of Canada is making Youtube videos calling on her supporters to kill medical professionals vaccinating children against COVID-19.