Manitoba's Joss Reimer is named Canada's new chief public health officer
Health Minister Marjorie Michel has announced that the face of Manitoba's pandemic immunization efforts, Dr. Joss Reimer, will be Canada's new chief public health officer.
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Jonathan Haidt says Zuckerberg trial could finally hold Big Tech accountable for the harm done to young users
For years, Jonathan Haidt has warned that handing smartphones and social media to kids have caused tremendous harm. Now, he says we could be at a turning point, as Mark Zuckerberg appears before a jury for the first time to defend Meta Platforms against allegations it knowingly targeted young users.
Canada's public drug plans shouldn't cover new Alzheimer's drug, agency says
Public drug plans should not cover lecanemab, a drug to slow early-stage Alzheimer's disease, Canada's Drug Agency says in its draft recommendation.
Youth advocates call on Ottawa to listen to them before tabling new online harms bill
Youth advocates are calling on the federal government to treat online safety as a human-rights issue, saying current systems are "not supporting them."
Montreal hospital recognized for efforts to improve emergency care for seniors
The American College of Emergency Physicians is acknowledging St. Mary’s Hospital for its dedication to elder care — a first for a health facility in Montreal. Some of the criteria include how hospitals reduce the risks of infection, delirium and immobility.
Pneumonia hospitalizations in Canada rose dramatically last respiratory illness season, CIHI says
Newly released data backs up what hospitals were experiencing during the last respiratory illness season: A big rise in the number of people being treated for pneumonia. The Canadian Institute for Health Information says children between five and 17 years old were especially hard hit.
Couple living on small pension told they don't qualify for grant to help son move home
Christian Herridge has spent more than 16 months in hospital, but is determined to move back home to his parents’ house in Mahone Bay, N.S.
U.S. FDA changes course and agrees to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine application
Moderna says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to review its influenza vaccine, reversing an earlier decision to reject the application, following modifications from the company.
Explosive global measles outbreaks pose risk to Canadian travellers, health officials warn
The global spread of measles shows no signs of slowing down in 2026, including explosive outbreaks in travel hot spots like the southern U.S. and Mexico, prompting warnings from public health officials for Canadians to check their vaccination status before heading abroad this winter.
She wanted a safer social-media platform for her kids — so she made her own
Canadian parent Natalie Boll created Tribela as an alternative social platform that prioritizes user safety and well-being, but it's launching just as social media finds itself in the hot seat around the globe. While there's a vocal contingent calling for an Australian-style social media ban for youth, others want a more nuanced approach.