A third person has died due to a listeria outbreak linked to plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands, as reported by […]
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Thunder bay City Seeks Community Input for Movie Nights in the Parks.
THUNDER BAY – Which film will take the spotlight at this year’s Movie Nights in the Parks? The choices include classics like The Goonies, Indiana […]
Ontario Halts Wastewater Testing for COVID and Other Viruses: ‘Incredibly Disappointing
Ontario will officially end its COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program on Wednesday, a move some public health experts deem shortsighted. Dr. Fahad Razak, former scientific director […]
Canada Issues Update on Listeria Outbreak Causing Recall of Drinks Sold at Major Retailers Including No Frills, Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, and FreshCo.
The Public Health Agency of Canada has released an update on the Listeria outbreak linked to recalled plant-based refrigerated beverages. As of July 30, more […]
Ontario Extends Partnership with Shoppers Drug Mart to Provide Free Menstrual Products in Schools
The Ford government has announced a renewed multi-year agreement with Shoppers Drug Mart to provide free menstrual products in Ontario schools. The three-year deal, revealed […]
Increase in Tick-Borne Illnesses in Canada
The incidence of tick-borne illnesses in Canada is rising, with diseases that were once confined to the United States now spreading northward, and rare infections […]
Health Canada Issues Warning About Dosing Instruction Error in Naloxone Take-Home Kits
Health Canada has issued a warning regarding naloxone take-home kits (NTH kits) distributed by Canadian Hospital Specialties Ltd. These kits may contain incorrect dosing information […]
Ontario Considers Expanding Pharmacists’ Role to Treat 14 More Ailments
The Ontario government has announced the beginning of consultations to expand the list of common ailments that pharmacists in the province can treat, adding 14 […]