Experts are watching closely as cases of invasive pneumococcal disease rise in Alberta. The potentially life-threatening illness is caused by bacteria known as Streptococcus pneumoniae, which often strike after viral …
People who are homeless have high rates of COVID-19 reinfection, putting the health of an already vulnerable population at further risk, a study published Friday in the BMC Infectious Diseases …
The Liberal government introduced legislation Thursday that will delay the expansion of assisted dying to include those suffering solely from mental illness to 2027. Health Minister Mark Holland introduced the legislation …
Canada’s total fertility rate dropped to its lowest point in more than a century of data-keeping in 2022, hitting just 1.33 children per woman, Statistics Canada said Wednesday. The 7.4 …
The federal government has announced it is seeking another pause on medical assistance in dying (MAID) provisions that would cover those suffering solely from mental illnesses. This is the second …
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is reporting another influenza-related death of a child under 10. In its latest weekly update, the centre says the death was reported during the …
The governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan say they are concerned about the potential risks of allowing Canadians to seek medical assistance in dying solely on the basis of a mental …
Sam Gagner’s fluke goal was the game winner and Stuart Skinner made 26 saves as the Edmonton Oilers won their 13th game in a row with a 3-1 victory on …
Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions and images. The Current19:15What a Canadian doctor saw in Gaza A Canadian eye surgeon has described removing shrapnel from children’s shattered eyeballs during a …
It’s been dubbed “hallway medicine” and, more recently, “duct tape medicine” in Alberta. Doctors and nurses say, whatever you call it, it’s a clear sign of a health care system in …