A deep dive into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s transformative and controversial first year leading U.S. Health and Human Services, featuring massive staffing cuts and a dramatic shift in vaccine policy. Read the full analysis.
Manitoba health officials warn of recent measles exposures at a Winnipeg hardware store and a Christmas gathering. Check your vaccination status and watch for symptoms.
Critics accuse the UCP government of failing to promote vaccines, leading to overwhelmed hospitals. Read the full analysis of Alberta's healthcare crisis.
Sault Area Hospital reports a severe flu season straining healthcare, with infants and children particularly impacted. Officials urge families to get vaccinated to ease system pressure.
Alberta Health Services issues a public alert after a confirmed measles case at Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton. Learn the exposure details, symptoms, and vaccination advice.
Quebec public health confirms eight cases of measles, highlighting the importance of vaccination. Learn about the symptoms and how to protect your family.
A new survey reveals ongoing reluctance to get the flu shot in Canada during the 2025 season. Experts urge vaccination to protect public health and reduce strain on hospitals.
A mutated influenza A strain, dubbed 'super flu,' is driving a severe early season in Canada. Experts explain its impact, vaccine effectiveness, and what to expect as hospitalizations rise.
Alberta health officials are strengthening public vaccination efforts as influenza activity rises. Officials emphasize collective responsibility for public health. Learn more about the campaign.
A new study reveals development charges in Edmonton have soared 628% since 2010, the highest rate among major cities. Despite the spike, fees per unit remain the lowest, aiding affordability. Explore the details and impacts.
Montreal public health warns of measles exposure after infected individual visited several city locations. Learn the details and how to protect yourself.
Moderna secures major funding to develop a bird flu vaccine, highlighting a global push to prepare for potential pandemics. Read about the coalition's investment.
Jill Promoli lost her healthy 2-year-old son Jude to influenza B in 2016. Following recent child flu deaths in Ontario, she urges vaccination and serious precautions.
A judge has ruled a fatality inquiry will proceed into the 2021 death of a Calgary woman after her COVID-19 vaccination, seeking to determine if the vaccine contributed. Read the details.
A CDC committee's vote to roll back the universal Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns has parents, including a Canadian educator, fearing for children's health and reconsidering family size. Read her powerful plea.
A new poll reveals most Canadians maintain confidence in vaccines, yet hesitancy has increased. Explore the data and public health implications.
London, Ontario, faces an early and severe flu season, with the H3N2 strain prevalent. Health officials urge vaccination as cases rise rapidly. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
The New York Post editorial board delivers a scathing critique of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance, calling it irresponsible and a threat to children's health. Read the full analysis.
Edmonton city council approved a rezoning for six condos in Crestwood after the developer changed plans from an 11-unit apartment. The decision followed intense public feedback and a lengthy hearing.
A major Canadian study finds COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy significantly lowers the risk of severe illness and premature birth. Learn the key findings for maternal health.
The CDC has voted to end universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns. Canadian officials and insurers confirm coverage will not change. Details on the policy shift and its implications.
Humboldt penguins at a Paris zoo are being vaccinated against avian influenza in a preventive measure. Learn about the global efforts to protect wildlife from the virus.
Former CDC head Tom Frieden criticizes a vaccine advisory panel's vote to end universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns, calling it a dangerous mistake. Learn why experts are urging healthcare providers to ignore the new guidance.
A tribunal decision has cleared the final hurdle for a major three-tower condo development at the site of the former Preston Springs Hotel in Cambridge, paving the way for significant urban transformation.
A key U.S. immunization committee suggests revising the universal hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for newborns, a policy Canada watches closely. Learn the details and potential implications.
A federal vaccine committee, now led by skeptics, voted to halt guidance for universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination. Public health experts warn this could lead to thousands of preventable infections and dangerous confusion.
The Sabin Vaccine Institute has delivered over 640 doses of its unlicensed cAd3-Marburg vaccine to Ethiopia for a Phase 2 trial amid an outbreak with an 88% fatality rate. Learn about the global response.
Quebec health authorities report the first measles case in the Montreal area since April 2025. Public health urges vaccination checks as a precaution.
Regina city council has approved opening applications for proposals to develop 'The Yards' railyard site, marking a major step in urban revitalization. Learn about the next phase for this key project.
Vancouver planning staff propose reducing developer fees and easing affordability rules to keep projects moving. The trade-offs include less funding for public art and delayed infrastructure.