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More than a third of Canadians turn to online info due to lack of doctor access: poll

More than a third of Canadians turn to online info due to lack of doctor access: poll

A new poll suggests more than a third of Canadians say they have no choice but to seek health information online because they don’t have access to a doctor, further highlighting challenges posed by an ongoing physician shortage.
Stop 'warehousing' seniors and build small homes for long-term care: aging institute

Stop 'warehousing' seniors and build small homes for long-term care: aging institute

TORONTO — Before Allan Dugas moved into long-term care, he feared he'd be forced to share a bedroom in an impersonal, institutional building, where a regimented schedule would dictate when he ate and what time a staff member would "barge in" to get h
Trump wants to pull the US out of the World Health Organization again. Here's what may happen next

Trump wants to pull the US out of the World Health Organization again. Here's what may happen next

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used one of the flurry of executive actions that he issued on his first day back in the White House to begin the process of withdrawing the U.S .
CFLPA 'strongly protests' suspension of veteran DB Loucheiz Purifoy

CFLPA 'strongly protests' suspension of veteran DB Loucheiz Purifoy

TORONTO — The CFL Players' Association says it "strongly protests" the CFL's suspension of defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy for violating its drug policy.
Thomas Tighe reflects on 24 years leading the international health nonprofit Direct Relief

Thomas Tighe reflects on 24 years leading the international health nonprofit Direct Relief

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.
Jump in number of respiratory cases at B.C. Children's Hospital emergency room

Jump in number of respiratory cases at B.C. Children's Hospital emergency room

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's Children's Hospital says it's seen a steady rise in the number of children coming in with respiratory symptoms.
New Montreal report reveals lack of consensus on dismantling homeless encampments

New Montreal report reveals lack of consensus on dismantling homeless encampments

MONTREAL — In Montreal, municipal politicians, health officials and community groups can't agree on what to do about homeless encampments, which are regularly dismantled by social workers and police.
Former Planned Parenthood president, women's rights activist Cecile Richards has died at 67

Former Planned Parenthood president, women's rights activist Cecile Richards has died at 67

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Cecile Richards, a national leader for abortion access and women’s rights who led Planned Parenthood for 12 tumultuous years, has died. She was 67.
Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 panel. It's a guard against potential 'revenge' by Trump

Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 panel. It's a guard against potential 'revenge' by Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden, in one of his final acts as president, pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci , retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan.
Toronto to see more emergency calls after supervised consumption sites close: top doc

Toronto to see more emergency calls after supervised consumption sites close: top doc

TORONTO — Overdoses will increase and first responders will see more emergency calls after new provincial laws shutter five supervised drug consumption sites in Toronto this spring, the city's acting medical officer of health said in a report tabled