Latest headlines from around the world.
Ontario forging ahead with medical residency rule for international grads it recently rescinded
Ontario is embedding in legislation a policy that would give priority for medical residency positions to applicants with a connection to the province.
Hospitalizations for respiratory illnesses are rising across Canada: report
Nearly 60,000 people were hospitalized in what the CIHI calls 'vaccine-preventable respiratory hospitalizations' across Canada in 2024.
IWK launching study to better understand women’s health across the Maritimes
Halifax's IWK Health Centre is launching a study to better understand women's health across the Maritimes.
New Brunswick extends tuition bursary programs for paramedics, medical technicians
The New Brunswick government is extending a program that covers tuition for paramedics and medical technicians.
Health Canada approves first needle-free treatment for allergic reactions
'This approval addresses a critical need for Canadians affected by severe allergies that put them at risk of anaphylaxis,' the press release states.
Hallway health care persists at Kelowna General Hospital as hospital floors sit empty
Concerns about so-called 'hallway health care' have been expressed for years, but the issue was reignited Tuesday during question period in the legislature.
RCMP share photos, details of drugs seized from Chilliwack lab
On Oct. 2, RCMP officers, along with specialized RCMP units and partner agencies, executed multiple search warrants at homes, storage lockers and a clandestine laboratory.
Saskatoon ERs seeing more overdoses after drug site closure: union
The closure of Saskatoon's only supervised drug consumption site seems to be having spillover effects in the city, including at one of its emergency rooms.
Year-long salmonella outbreak from imported pistachios ‘difficult to control.’ Here’s why
The outbreak passed the one-year mark in March, with almost 190 lab-confirmed illnesses confirmed and more than 300 pistachio and pistachio-containing products recalled so far.
These 13 7-Eleven sandwiches, subs and wraps are recalled for listeria risk
The recalled was triggered by 7-Eleven and will be carried out in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. There have been no reported illnesses.
Kelowna woman gets second chance at life thanks to complete stranger
Lyndsay Richholt had been living on borrowed time, in end stage liver failure from autoimmune hepatitis.
B.C. denies funding for drug covered in every other province
Eighty-year-old B.C. resident Joey Kerr was also diagnosed with MDS six years ago, but she doesn't have the chance to experience Barry's life-changing medication.
Alberta’s plan to curb MAID access worries ALS, Parkinson’s advocates
Alberta's move could unintentionally disadvantage people with neurological diseases like ALS by limiting MAID based on predictability of death, rather than severity of suffering.
Quebec cannabis use is dropping, but how much depends on age range
Cannabis has been slowly dropping in Quebec since being legalized nationally in 2018, with youth 15-20 being the most noticeable drop.
Saskatoon sees 150 overdose calls in under two weeks, prompting public alert
A drug overdose alert is in effect for Saskatoon after 150 calls were made in the first 12 days of April, as officials of a higher risk of overdose for the city.
Closing arguments begin in B.C. MAID and faith-based hospital lawsuit
B.C.'s Supreme Court is hearing the case focusing on 34-year-old Sam O'Neill, who had Stage 4 cervical cancer and had chosen MAID to end her life.
Opening of new bike lanes in northwest Calgary sparks intense debate
It is an issue that has divided many Canadian communities and now the debate over bike lanes has sparked fierce debate in the northwest Calgary community of Sunnyside.
Greater access to private medical testing in Alberta under proposed legislation
Critics have said the plan risks Alberta developing a two-tiered health system, siphoning critical staff from hospitals and exacerbating lengthy wait times in the public system.
10 years since B.C. declared toxic drugs emergency
Since the emergency was declared, more than 18,000 people have died in B.C. from toxic drugs, with Indigenous people, men and people working in the trades being the most affected.
No Doubt guitarist reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis ahead of Vegas shows
No Doubt is set to play 18 shows at The Sphere in Las Vegas between May and June.
4 cancers to make up nearly half of new Canadian cases in 2026: study
That comes as a separate study published in the same journal found those who survive cancer as teens or young adults also face a higher risk of getting cancer again later in life.
Texas launches probe into Lululemon over potential ‘forever chemicals’
Lululemon USA is being investigated on 'whether the company has misled consumers about the safety, quality, and health impacts of its products,' the Texas attorney general said.
The Curator: The best natural ways to help manage allergies this spring
From honey and nettle leaf tea to vitamin D and eyebright, naturopath Dr. Tanya Lee shares common nutraceuticals used to help keep seasonal allergies at bay.
Documentary highlights Alberta father’s fight for ethnically diverse stem cell donors
An Edmonton father is sharing his tragic son's search for a stem cell match in a new documentary, highlighting the need for more donors across diverse backgrounds.
Manitoba spending $22M to improve cardiac care at St. Boniface Hospital
The Manitoba government is providing $22.1 million in funding to improve the cardiac care centre at Winnipeg's St. Boniface Hospital.
8 people taken to hospital after ‘chemical incident’ at Victoria pool
A City of Victoria spokesperson told Global News that the pool and the surrounding park was evacuated Friday afternoon as a precaution.
