CBC News
More babies are being born exposed to substances in Newfoundland and Labrador — 50 to 60, says one pediatrician. The drugs are only part of the problem. A big concern is a system that struggles to support these women and their babies.
Posted on 19 April 2026 | 8:30 am
CBC News
The family of a Quebec teen who died after mixing energy drinks and medication is joined by school groups in calling for a ban on energy drink sales to youth under 16, citing health risks and growing support for tighter rules.
Posted on 18 April 2026 | 8:00 am
CBC News
Canadian Security Intelligence Service employees who came forward as part of an external study investigating mental health at the spy agency described a sometimes isolating and bleak environment "laden with stigma."
Posted on 18 April 2026 | 8:00 am
CBC News
Companies are selling peptides on the grey market, despite warnings from Health Canada.
Posted on 18 April 2026 | 8:00 am
Global News
Food safety experts say the discernible details reveal "huge red flags" at the facility that should have alerted health officials to act sooner.
Posted on 17 April 2026 | 5:30 pm
CBC News
B.C. officials have announced a new "track and trace" pilot program using technology they say can reveal patterns about the geographic origins and patterns of the illicit drug supply.
Posted on 17 April 2026 | 5:03 pm
CBC News
Forge FC midfielder Kyle Bekker gathered recently with teammates to inform them about his recent absence from the Canadian Premier League club. "I had surgery four weeks ago [this past] Monday to remove a tumour after being diagnosed with testicular cancer," Bekker revealed Thursday to CBC Sports.
Posted on 17 April 2026 | 2:00 pm
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Posted on 17 April 2026 | 12:58 pm
Global News
Nearly 60,000 people were hospitalized in what the CIHI calls 'vaccine-preventable respiratory hospitalizations' across Canada in 2024.
Posted on 16 April 2026 | 9:24 pm
Global News
'This approval addresses a critical need for Canadians affected by severe allergies that put them at risk of anaphylaxis,' the press release states.
Posted on 16 April 2026 | 6:37 pm
CBC News
An AI-equipped scanner is now permanently installed at the entrance to the emergency department at Charlottetown's Queen Elizabeth Hospital after a short pilot project confirmed potentially dangerous weapons are entering the ER.
Posted on 16 April 2026 | 5:59 pm
CBC News
Pediatricians are calling on the Alberta government to provide a preventative RSV shot for free to all newborns this fall, saying the move could spare many babies from getting very sick and reduce pressure on hospitals during the busy respiratory virus season.
Posted on 16 April 2026 | 12:00 pm
CBC News
The fate of the drug testing machine, which played a major role in toxic drug alerts issued by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, remains uncertain after a financial crisis forced Prairie Harm Reduction to close its doors last week.
Posted on 16 April 2026 | 11:00 am
CBC News
A Winnipeg organization is urging people to get their drugs tested after it says five people connected to its community died after using substances within the last two weeks.
Posted on 16 April 2026 | 10:00 am
CBC News
Striking new data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) shows hospitalization rates for vaccine-preventable respiratory diseases more than doubled in 2024, compared to pre-pandemic levels, all while vaccination rates are backsliding.
Posted on 16 April 2026 | 8:00 am
CBC News
First Nations members in B.C. make up approximately 3.4 per cent of the population, but accounted for 15.8 per cent of all toxic drug deaths in 2025.
Posted on 16 April 2026 | 3:53 am
CBC News
Health Canada has approved the first needle-free epinephrine treatment for severe allergic reactions: a nasal spray called Neffy.
Posted on 15 April 2026 | 8:11 pm
CBC News
The federal heritage minister says the government is "very seriously" considering whether to restrict young Canadians' access to social media platforms and artificial intelligence chatbots — but hasn't reached a decision yet.
Posted on 15 April 2026 | 7:28 pm
Global News
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.
Posted on 15 April 2026 | 6:55 pm
Global News
The recalled was triggered by 7-Eleven and will be carried out in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. There have been no reported illnesses.
Posted on 15 April 2026 | 2:16 pm
CBC News
Health Minister Lela Evans had some strong words about past billings by a company that provided travel nurses to the province.
Posted on 15 April 2026 | 8:30 am
CBC News
Mission Memorial Hospital's emergency department is facing its longest stretch of reduced hours, leaving residents worried about access to care and calling for more urgent solutions. Meanwhile, the health authority and provincial government stress recruitment efforts are underway.
Posted on 14 April 2026 | 1:00 pm
CBC News
Experts say they worry the province hasn't used all the powers available that come with a public health emergency, and is leaning on public opinion rather than science to inform policy.
Posted on 14 April 2026 | 10:00 am
CBC News
Bill 29, if passed, would allow Albertans to self-refer to private clinics across the province, later this year.
Posted on 13 April 2026 | 8:53 pm
Global News
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.
Posted on 13 April 2026 | 6:49 pm
Global News
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.
Posted on 13 April 2026 | 4:56 pm
CBC News
A new paper published today in the Canadian Medical Association Journal offers fresh modelling that shows cancer cases and deaths will remain at high levels in the year ahead — including "concerning trends" showing a projected rise in multiple types of cancer.
Posted on 13 April 2026 | 8:00 am
Global News
Peptides can 'change how your body works,' Health Canada said. They are marketed online and on social media as 'anti-aging' products.
Posted on 10 April 2026 | 2:50 pm
Global News
Health Canada states that food contaminated with listeria monocytogenes 'may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.'
Posted on 9 April 2026 | 1:41 pm
Global News
Connor Ingram went from being told not to report to Utah Mammoth training camp to starting in goal for the playoff-bound Edmonton Oilers.
Posted on 8 April 2026 | 1:28 pm