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Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment call for end to violence against the Wet’suwet’en people
A member of CAPE's board said that allowing the RCMP to block access to Wet’suwet’en territories is causing harm and preventing people from having access to medications.
CDC: Vials contain no trace of virus that causes smallpox
Frozen vials labelled 'smallpox' that were discovered in a freezer at a vaccine research facility in Pennsylvania "contain no trace of virus known to cause smallpox,'' federal health officials said.

Canada has thrown away at least one million COVID-19 vaccine doses: survey

The Canadian Press asked health ministries across the country to provide how many doses had to be disposed of because they had expired or for other reasons.
Saskatchewan to roll out children's vaccine clinics in schools

There are 115,000 children in Saskatchewan who just became eligible.
Hospitals playing supply-chain 'whack-a-mole' as everything from surgical gloves to crutches becomes harder to get

Hospitals are attempting to catch up on postponed surgeries, but they're having a terrible time sourcing even the most basic supplies.
Ontario doctor considering zero-tolerance policy says his staff are going home in tears because of verbal abuse from patients

Dr. Alan Drummond’s clinic has been open for in-person appointments throughout the entire pandemic.
Vials labeled 'Smallpox' found in Pennsylvania lab freezer

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the vials "were incidentally discovered by a laboratory worker'' who was cleaning out the freezer.
Making a difference: Dr. Brent Young

In this 10-part series, we profile doctors who are working to combat racism, change the system and improve patient care for racialized communities.
NOSM creating database to identify unique health characteristics in Northern Ontario

The team from NOSM University is using anonymous medical records, community and population data that will be collected and analyzed to identify prevalent health concerns and how to make improvements in healthcare.
Feds to announce approval of COVID-19 vaccine for kids on Friday

It is also set to announce the easing of some COVID-19 measures at the Canadian border.