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Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios, Dubai chocolate likely to expand, PHAC says
On Tuesday, the federal agency said 52 have been sickened after eating contaminated pistachios and baked goods containing the nut. Nine people have landed in hospital.
Community pharmacies hurt by Health PEI hiring
The number of pharmacists employed by Health PEI jumped by 60% in the last two years, without any government offset to the negative effect its hiring blitz is having on community pharmacies across the province.

Beyond the counter: discovering the clinical power of pharmacy

The quality of entries for our 2025 Student Essay Contest was so high that we decided to share them all. Here's an essay by Laiba Mujeeb from the University of Waterloo.
Northwestern Ontario doctor finds passion in theatre

The worlds of medicine and theatre have more in common than one might think.
Reader Photo: Summer selfie with butterfly

Melanie Bantel was tickled (literally) when this friendly butterfly kept landing on her. Of course it was the perfect opportunity for a selfie!
An Ohio couple welcomes a baby boy from a nearly 31-year-old frozen embryo

In what’s known as embryo adoption, Lindsey and Tim Pierce used a handful of donated embryos that have been frozen since 1994 in pursuit of having a child after fighting infertility for years.
New guidance on how to manage spironolactone shortage

Cardiology and pharmacist groups provide advice.
B.C. expanding access to free HPV vaccines

The province is also shifting the dose schedule as of the end of July from two doses to one dose for people ages nine to 20.
First human case of West Nile virus acquired in Canada this year confirmed

Toronto Public Health says symptoms usually begin between two to 14 days after a mosquito bite and can include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, body aches, skin rash, swollen lymph glands or a stiff neck.
Ontario’s preferred provider networks just underwent a second consultation. Here’s what major stakeholders said

The CLHIA, OCP and Neighbourhood Pharmacies weigh in.