Alanna McDonald, a St. John’s chiropractor and mother of three, is facing major brain surgery after waiting almost two years for a diagnosis. (Darrell Roberts/CBC) Alanna McDonald still remembers the …
Quebec’s public health director is asking Quebecers to make sure they and their children are properly vaccinated against the measles, as cases of the virus are on the rise in the province, …
Raman Kumar says a federal plan to cover diabetes medications and supplies would be “phenomenal” because she’ll finally stop worrying about how to pay for her care. “It’s so expensive,” she said of replacing a …
There are early signals that measles — one of the world’s most contagious viruses — may be quietly spreading within parts of Canada as health officials brace for more imported …
York Region Public Health (YRPH) is investigating a confirmed case of measles where the source of infection is “unknown.” In a news release Thursday evening, the public health agency says it …
A recall has been issued for certain eggs possibly contaminated with salmonella in Saskatchewan. On Saturday, the federal government revealed the egg recall was triggered by test results. Brands affected include: Compliments, …
Patrick Cantlay began with an eagle and never let anyone close to him the rest of the round Friday. He shot a 6-under 65 to build a five-shot lead at …
An infant in Toronto has been hospitalized with a case of measles linked to travel, the city’s public health agency says. Toronto Public Health confirmed the case in a news release on …
For nine years, Alaska health officials have been aware of an unusual virus causing rare, relatively mild illnesses in the Fairbanks area. But a recent case in another part of …
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 …