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Family says man received MAID on psychiatric day pass, files wrongful-death lawsuit
VANCOUVER - The family of a 52-year-old man who received medical assistance in dying while on a day pass from a Vancouver psychiatric hospital has launched a constitutional challenge to the procedure'...
Dec 19, 2024
Health Minister Mark Holland on Australia’s social media ban, AI and RFK Jr.
Health Minister Mark Holland says he's optimistic about the role artificial intelligence can play in Canada's health system, but says much of its promise will take time to realize. Holland says he exp...
Dec 19, 2024
Vancouver Police Union criticizes assault case's handling after officer's suicide
VANCOUVER - When Vancouver police deputy chief Fiona Wilson addressed reporters Tuesday about two Central Saanich police officers facing sexual assault charges, she called the allegations "deeply corr...
Dec 19, 2024
Manitoba auditor general calls for better cybersecurity, financial reporting
WINNIPEG - Manitoba's auditor general is calling for better cybersecurity at the province's main health-care planning body, and better financial reporting from the provincial government. In the first ...
Dec 19, 2024
Vancouver Island city looks to attract family doctors with municipal job offers
COLWOOD, B.C. - A suburban British Columbia city is looking to ease its shortage of family doctors by hiring physicians and putting them on the community payroll. The Victoria-area city of Colwood lau...
Dec 18, 2024
Order of Canada goes to advocates, athletes, scientists and Deadpool
More than 40 years after being told she was a threat to Canada because of her sexuality, Diane Pitre is being given one of the country's top honours. The advocate for LGBTQ+ members of the Canadian Ar...
Dec 18, 2024 Gov. Gen. Mary Simon thanked the appointees for their "perseverance, fearless leadership and visionary spirit." (The Canadian Press)
Ontario building new base, buying 2 planes for Ornge air ambulance
TORONTO - Ontario is investing $93 million to build a new base and buy new planes for Ornge, the province's air ambulance organization. Health Minister Sylvia Jones says the new hangar will be built a...
Dec 17, 2024
Canadian icon Terry Fox to be featured on new $5 bill
OTTAWA - Terry Fox has been selected to appear on the next $5 bank note. The federal government made the revelation in its fall economic statement on Monday. Fox is a Canadian icon who campaigned for ...
Dec 16, 2024 Fox is a Canadian icon who campaigned for cancer research by running his Marathon of Hope in 1980. (CP File Photo)
Transgender bill challenger dismayed by Smith's openness to notwithstanding clause
EDMONTON - A lawyer fighting a new Alberta law affecting transgender youth says he's disappointed Premier Danielle Smith will use the Charter's notwithstanding clause if need be to shield the changes ...
Dec 16, 2024
Manitoba projects $1.3B deficit in mid-year fiscal update
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is expecting to post a deficit of more than $1 billion for the fiscal year, with overspending in health care driving the projected shortfall. Numbers from the provin...
Dec 16, 2024
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