Tag Archives: Health
More doctors, maternal health priorities in B.C.'s election campaign
Health care remains a key focus in campaigning for the British Columbia election on Oct. 24. Here's a look at some of the latest from the campaign trail. __ NDP ANNOUNCES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS The...
6h ago
Congo's confirmed Ebola cases exceed 9,000 as containment efforts falter
BUNIA, Congo (AP) - Confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak have surpassed 9,000, with more than 4,300 deaths, as health authorities struggle to contain an outbreak spreading across seven provinces,...
8h ago
Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung
ROME (AP) - Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung a...
14h ago
Childcare, health care discussed during B.C.'s election campaign
All of British Columbia's major political parties continued campaigning on Thanksgiving Monday. Here are some of the things that happened. CONSERVATIVES CRITICIZE EBY FOR USING $10-A-DAY CHILDCARE The...
Oct 12, 2026
Eby slams U.S.-style health care privatization, Conservatives claim 'fearmongering'
British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby took aim at the premier next door while campaigning in this month's election, promising not to implement what he called the "U.S.-style privatization" of health c...
Oct 12, 2026
Eby slams U.S.-style health care privatization, Conservatives claim 'fearmongering'
British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby took aim at the premier next door while campaigning in this month's election, promising not to implement what he called the "U.S.-style privatization" of health c...
Oct 12, 2026
Complaint filed to medical regulator over MP saying fentanyl 'readily available' in MAID report
TORONTO - Remarks made by a member of Parliament, who is also a doctor, suggesting illicit drugs such as fentanyl are a "painless" and "readily available" option to end one's life are now the subject ...
Oct 10, 2026
Here's what to know about flu, COVID-19 and RSV this respiratory virus season
TORONTO - Respiratory virus specialists say Canadians should get their flu shot as soon as it becomes available in their area this fall. Most provinces will start providing the flu vaccine to the gene...
Oct 9, 2026
B.C. election campaigns promise support for doctors, seniors
British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby is making election campaign pledges of a new training program for international medical graduates and discounted tuition or loan forgiveness for health-care worke...
Oct 9, 2026
German star Thomas Muller out for Whitecaps' weekend match with hamstring injury
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps will be without star midfielder Thomas Muller for Saturday's road game against Los Angeles FC. Whitecaps coach Jesper Sorensen confirmed Thursday that Muller is dea...
Oct 9, 2026