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Ontario measles cases nearly double over past two weeks; hospitalizations up to 31

Ontario measles cases nearly double over past two weeks; hospitalizations up to 31

TORONTO — Ontario is seeing a massive surge in measles cases as an ongoing outbreak spreads in the province among mostly unvaccinated people. Public Health Ontario is reporting 350 total cases since an outbreak began on Oct. 28, 2024.
Why is an Elon Musk-backed PAC running an ad against Republican state legislators?

Why is an Elon Musk-backed PAC running an ad against Republican state legislators?

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A group backed by Trump adviser Elon Musk is running ads targeting conservative Republican legislators in several states over their support of a federal drug pricing program.
Rare unanimous support for B.C. bill on perinatal, postnatal mental health care

Rare unanimous support for B.C. bill on perinatal, postnatal mental health care

VICTORIA — British Columbia's politicians have found rare common ground and given unanimous support in the legislature to a private member's bill proposing universal access to mental health care for pregnant women and new mothers. The Opposition B.C.
How much sleep do you really need? Experts say it depends

How much sleep do you really need? Experts say it depends

Chances are, if you’re reading this, you got some sleep last night. But are you feeling rested ? Experts say it's an important question to consider.
Gene Hackman's estate asks court to block release of death investigation records

Gene Hackman's estate asks court to block release of death investigation records

SANTA FE, N.M.
Alberta fires back in wrongful dismissal suit, says ex-health boss was incompetent

Alberta fires back in wrongful dismissal suit, says ex-health boss was incompetent

EDMONTON — Alberta's health minister has filed papers in court to formally reject allegations from a former health leader who says she was fired for investigating sweetheart deals, collusion and high-level political arm-twisting.
Alberta doctors say province seeks to cut $400M in billing fees

Alberta doctors say province seeks to cut $400M in billing fees

EDMONTON — The Alberta government wants to cut more than $400 million in the fees it pays to doctors, according to a confidential memo obtained by The Canadian Press. The Feb. 18 memo, sent by Alberta Medical Association head Dr.
Woman dies after being found unresponsive on Blackcomb Mountain in B.C.

Woman dies after being found unresponsive on Blackcomb Mountain in B.C.

WHISTLER, B.C. — A woman has died after being found unresponsive on a mountain at a British Columbia ski resort.
Health groups urge shielding medical supplies, devices from counter-tariffs

Health groups urge shielding medical supplies, devices from counter-tariffs

TORONTO — Health associations are urging governments to ensure Canadian patients don't get caught in the crossfire of the ongoing trade war with the U.S.
'Time-waster:' Group representing Manitoba doctors renews calls to end sick notes

'Time-waster:' Group representing Manitoba doctors renews calls to end sick notes

WINNIPEG — The group representing Manitoba doctors is renewing calls to eliminate sick notes as they pay a burden on a health-care system already overworked by a shortage of family doctors. "Sick notes are a time-waster for physicians," Dr.
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