To protect public health, Health Canada has officially banned the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) as a food additive. The decision comes amid increasing […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Moderate Alcohol Consumption Linked to Decreased Lifespan, Study Finds
Dr. Tim Stockwell from the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research has cautioned that consuming as little as one alcoholic drink per day can reduce […]
Two Children Pass Away Following Tonsil and Adenoid Surgeries at Hamilton’s McMaster Children’s Hospital
Hospital Halts Non-Emergency Procedures Amid Comprehensive Review. Hamilton Hospital Halts Pediatric Tonsil and Adenoid Surgeries Following Tragic Deaths Hamilton’s McMaster Children’s Hospital announced on Wednesday […]