Measles, a vaccine-preventable disease, is surging across Canada, alarming health officials as new cases pop up throughout the country, with cases piling up in Ontario. Canada’s measles outbreak began in October after a travel-related case in New Brunswick sparked outbreaks there and in Ontario. New Brunswick declared its outbreak over in January, but the virus
The ongoing spread of the highly pathogenic bird flu worldwide is reaching an “unprecedented” scale, a United Nations agency warned Monday. Speaking at a conference in Rome, key members of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) met to discuss the global outbreak of avian influenza.They warned that the virus’s ability to
Tax season is here and while you’re filling out your return for the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA), keep in mind that medical expenses — from fertility treatments to ambulance rides — are deductions that could help save you money. These often overlooked costs could make a significant difference when it comes time to file.The CRA
As measles cases continue to rise in Texas where a child recently died, health officials are warning against so-called “measles parties,” calling the practice “foolishness” and dangerous. The messaging follows an ongoing outbreak in West Texas, where 146 cases have been reported since late January. Cases have now reached New Mexico, health officials said. An
British Columbians were among hundreds of Canadians whose dream vacation in Mexico turned into a nightmare. Okanagan resident Alyssa Stothart and her extended family, 15 in total, planned a trip to Sandos Playacar, about 75 km south of Cancun in Playa Del Carmen, to celebrate her mom’s 60th birthday.She told Motorcycle accident toronto today that everyone was
Christie brand Original Mini Ritz Crackers are being recalled across Canada due to an undeclared allergen. The recall, issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on Tuesday, warned that the product may contain milk, which is not listed on the label, posing a potential risk to those with allergies. Get weekly health news Receive
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she still has confidence in Health Minister Adriana LaGrange despite allegations involving political interference and conflict of interest in the awarding of contracts by Alberta Health Services (AHS). Speaking to reporters on Wednesday morning during a trip to Washington, D.C., with Canada’s premiers, Smith said she first became aware of
Imagine being able to treat cancer by taking one pill a day. Right now, a research team at the University of Alberta is trialing just that. Professor Luc Berthiaume has been working to find a cure for cancer for decades.“I came here to find a new way to kill cancer cells with minimized side effects,” Berthiaume
Egg prices in the United States continue to crack under pressure while in Canada they remain relatively stable — and even late-night TV is taking notice. On The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Tuesday night, the host couldn’t resist a jab at the price gap, joking that while Americans face egg rations, Canadians are “yolking
Alexander Hart Tsang knows his time is coming to an end. “I can feel it in my body. Its deteriorating,” the 78-year-old Edmonton senior said.“I know my whole body — inside — is shutting down.” Over the last 16 years, he’s battled liver cancer.Alexander has undergone radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other medical procedures — but