September 22, 2026
A total of 27 people have lab-confirmed salmonella illness linked to dog food and treats, the Public Health Agency of
WARNING: This story discusses suicide. Verna Strickland was preparing for a wedding just a week before she lost a young
Doctors are urging parents to make sure their kids are up to date on their shots as measles continues spreading
Ibrahim Lwingi lost both of his parents due to HIV-related illnesses when he was 14. The Nairobi native describes himself
An organization that bills itself as Canada’s oldest HIV service agency says it will close next year, in part due
In her childhood home on the Capilano Reserve, across Burrard Inlet from Vancouver, Shanille Lewis-Winkles, a member of the Squamish Nation,
Read this story in Tagalog. / Basahin ang artikulo na ito sa Tagalog. As a registered nurse, Charlee Flores has
Cost of LivingAre braces the new mid-life convertible? Remember when the ticket to recapturing your youth was buying a flashy
Wastewater and other disease indicators for COVID-19 are beginning to increase in parts of Canada, infectious disease physicians say, as students
Cross Country CheckupHow is AI changing your life? For Andrew Tutty, driving on the open road meant freedom — the
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is committed to signing pharmacare deals with all provinces and territories, ending months
The federal government has launched a new strategy to reduce the number of animals used in regulatory laboratory testing across
Another person has died as a result of a London, Ont., outbreak of legionnaires’ disease, bringing the death toll from
Horizon Health Network has reintroduced mandatory masking in all patient-facing clinical areas in all of its facilities, starting Wednesday, citing
It took months of mapping cases, dozens of locations sampled and weeks of lab sequencing to determine the likely culprit
Alberta’s measles surge appears to be slowing, but with children back in school this week health experts caution another rapid upswing
Doctors are calling for restrictions on sports betting ads, saying they are setting youth up for a future of problem
Air quality advisories are in effect across British Columbia as wildfire smoke continues to blanket the province. Metro Vancouver issued a
Ontario’s top doctor is calling for a national immunization schedule and registry to address gaps exposed by the resurgence of
Old Dutch Foods is recalling a flavour of its Ridgies chips over undeclared milk allergen. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s
The World Health Organization has added GLP-1 drugs to treat diabetes to its essential medicines list alongside treatments for cystic
England is planning to ban the sale of highly caffeinated energy drinks to kids under 16. Some experts say they’d
Two Canadian patients with spinal cord injuries have received Neuralink brain implants that have allowed them to control a computer
With its sunny weather, sandy beaches and amusement parks, Florida draws millions of visitors each year, including 3.4 million Canadians in
Congo’s health ministry on Thursday announced a new Ebola outbreak, the 16th in the Central African country, after a case
The Public Health Agency of Canada is cutting roughly 10 per cent of its employees as it continues to shrink
A family from Grande Prairie, Alta. has been awarded damages in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit over medical care of their infant
Health officials in northeast B.C. are warning the measles outbreak isn’t over, and could flare up again as schools reopen
In nearly 30 years as a palliative care physician, Dr. Nathalie Allard has provided end-of-life care in busy hospital hallways,
Mark Davison was assured he had the correct total: $53.36. That sum is the monthly payment he was approved to receive
Newfoundland parent Scott Chandler jokes that September is usually a whirlwind he “kind of dreads,” between juggling the back-to-school season for
The CurrentIs a weighted vest right for you? Fitness trainer Kalli Youngstrom thinks weighted vests can be a great tool
Montreal The agency announced that four separate items are being recalled due to possible contamination including products from the Montreal-based
Lindsey Coyle of Fort Frances agreed to give up her licence during a disciplinary hearing Thursday by Ontario’s governing body
Billions in initial payments from tobacco companies are about to flow into provincial and territorial coffers on Friday as part
A B.C. ostrich farm has lost its case to save its birds from a cull order issued by the Canadian
About 780,000 pressure washers sold at retailers like Home Depot are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada, due to
As London, Ont., deals with the fallout from the latest legionnaires’ outbreak, there’s a call for stricter regulations to help
They look like small, pillowy cushions. They come in flavours like chocolate and blueberry, and they promise a zap of energy.
Warning: This story contains images of an open wound that some people may find disturbing. Just when you thought there
The likely source of a persistent outbreak of legionnaires’ disease that’s killed four people and sent nearly 90 people to hospital
People trying to quit smoking should not reach for e-cigarettes or vapes as their first choice to butt out, a
When Rosanna Gallant, 32, was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome in April, she sighed with relief. Polycystic ovary syndrome, known
Heat warnings are in effect for some parts of British Columbia Monday, with high temperatures expected to last through the week.
Three years after Nova Scotia Health welcomed volunteers back to all of its hospitals, the number of people willing to
Albertans who don’t qualify for free COVID-19 vaccinations in their home province can get one in British Columbia. B.C.’s Ministry of Health confirmed
Two provinces have implemented pharmacare this year, two more jurisdictions are preparing to roll it out and the rest of the
For the longest time, Stephanie McCabe and Andre Doucette accepted that their six-year-old son Emmett would die young. The family
An Ontario family is calling on the provincial government to introduce legislation that would set maximum emergency room wait times
If you want to get a vasectomy in B.C., you’re faced with two choices: sit on a waitlist for months,
Reported opioids deaths decreased nationally in Canada by 17 per cent last year, federal figures show, but the decreases aren’t
The Ktunaxa Nation in B.C.’s Interior is asking the public to refrain from picking a traditional plant in its territory following
In a partial policy reversal, Alberta’s government said Tuesday it will cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccinations for health-care workers.
Dr. Alex Carignan posted this photo of the rash from a patient with Quebec’s first reported case of Rocky Mountain
Health Canada has approved Ozempic to reduce the risk of further kidney decline among patients with Type 2 diabetes. Between
Girls and boys who were exclusively breastfed during their first four to six months showed a reduced risk of early puberty,
White-tailed deer, mule deer and elk now must be tested in several wildlife management zones (WMZs) in Saskatchewan during the
More brands of TikTok-famous chocolates with pistachios have been recalled over salmonella concerns, with food scientists saying the nuts can be
Health experts, advocates and unions are sounding the alarm over Alberta’s plan for paid COVID-19 shots, calling it concerning and
The CurrentWhat’s it like to have dementia? This care centre can teach you What if you could truly feel what
As It Happens2 1/2 years of civil war fuels cholera crisis in Sudan Two weeks ago, a human body was
The scientific director and vice president of research at Lawson Research Institute has left the organization, a week after it
A daycare in Brantford, Ont., is closed for a public health inspection after a bat found at the centre tested
Ashley Wilkinson has found racism is an ongoing challenge in health-care settings in Canada, which is why the PhD candidate at the University
Several times a week, a man facing homelessness and mental health issues comes to the busy emergency department in downtown Toronto where
Joey Laguio remembers waking up every morning in high school with a sense of dread. “It felt like always being
As It HappensCancer survivor celebrates her birthday by paying strangers’ hospital parking fees Krystyna Locke decided to celebrate her 63rd
CEO Pat Parfrey was one of four Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services officials who appeared at the House of Assembly’s
Premier Doug Ford warned Ontario scientists who use cats and dogs in research experiments that he would be “hunting” them
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It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual,
From fireproofing the areas surrounding your home to putting a pet alert decal in your window, experts say there are things
Adam Davidson-Harden is admittedly a latecomer to appreciating William Shakespeare, but the Ontario high school teacher now likens studying the
After 10 years without sight, a Victoria, B.C., woman saw her partner’s face and her dog’s wagging tail this year for the very
Working three full-time jobs, raising kids and tending her blooming garden: Angeleta Cox says her mother, Sonia Elizabeth Cox, never
Day 6Worldwide shortage of hormone replacement therapy leaves women struggling The long list of symptoms of perimenopause and menopause range
This First Person column is written by Macenzie Rebelo, who lives in Toronto. For more information about First Person stories,
During his more than 30 years as a paramedic in B.C., Terry McManus has had many sleepless nights. “You come home
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall notice for some Andalos brand pastries distributed in New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec
A Manitoba health authority has admitted an Indigenous man, who died four months after a delayed confirmation his cancer had
Until this month, Nicole Rochon never thought about moving away from Témiscaming, Que. She has a house, lives by the
The deadly wildfires that swept through Los Angeles this year likely contributed to hundreds more deaths, say researchers calling for
Nine people have been hospitalized and dozens of salmonella cases have been reported after an outbreak of infections linked to certain
Chinese health officials are responding to an outbreak of a mosquito-borne virus that can cause severe pain. More than 7,000 cases
Quebec doctors are sounding the alarm over recent deepfake videos that have been appearing online, saying they can erode public
WARNING: This story contains details of abuse. Kendal Lee Campeau spent most of his life in and out of prison.
A report by the National Research Council of Canada (NRCC) confirms what many Indigenous communities have long known: the rate of
When varsity rower Ruth McDonald competes, she’s thinking about pushing herself hard and winning the race. The potential of suffering
A new research project in Regina is using geo-data on discarded needles around the city and pop-up testing sites for
Canadians’ electronic health records need more protections to prevent foreign entities from accessing patient data, according to commentary in the Canadian
In the weeks leading up to her daughter’s second double lung transplant, Lisa Ali of Cole Harbour, N.S., said she was
“I know it’s not stylish,” admits Nicholas Ogden, “but it actually does prevent the ticks.” He tucks his pants into
Katie Maracle’s nightmare has now come true. Her husband Murray Maracle is from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory near Belleville, Ont., and
Wildfire smoke in Manitoba could be even more toxic than usual and more research needs to be done on the pollutants
Nora Nunn-Murphy doesn’t know how her Halifax-area family will come up with more than $85,000 for a rare hip surgery in
There is a shortage of some commonly-prescribed painkillers in Canada, as companies that supply them deal with manufacturing disruptions and
Alberta Health Services says 18 people have tested positive for presumptive E. coli — three of whom also tested positive
Kendra Hebert had never seen a visibly disabled physician and has often questioned whether there was a place for her
Daytime parties are trending across Canada, with people trading alcohol and all-night clubbing for coffee and croissants. One such party
The new morgue, inside the Janeway Children’s Hospital, can store 96 bodies. (Elizabeth Whitten/CBC) Newfoundland and Labrador has vastly increased
Overdoses at drop-in centres in Toronto have sharply increased since the provincial government shut down four supervised consumption sites in
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Ava Haddad and Anna Gleig tell The National about the moment they rescued a foal from the fast rapids of
The rate of serious liver disease among heavy drinkers has more than doubled over the last 20 years as the
The natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains has been like medicine for Melody Gaboury Scott. The Jasper woman said being
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16 hours ago News Duration 10:59 North American free trade is teetering on the edge of uncertainty as U.S. President
Provincial data obtained through a freedom-of-information request reveals that the number of patients in B.C. leaving emergency rooms without receiving care
The spread of measles both within provinces and between one another is keeping doctors and health officials across much of
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Police in Deux-Montagnes, Que., say one of the vehicles found in the Mille-Îles River by the group Exploring with a
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Students from the Flin Flon, Man., high school’s graduating class tell The National what it was like to collect their
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Refugees from all over the world came together together in North York Saturday for a soccer tournament. As CBC’s Naama
On a recent July day at the Digby General Hospital’s emergency department, visitors would have been greeted by a sign
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Twenty years after same-sex marriage became legal in Canada, couples who fought for that right and other advocates are celebrating
Natasha Ngindi says learning to listen to her body’s cues about hunger and fullness helped her eat better and feel
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1 day ago News Duration 4:40 Photos of U.S. President Donald Trump’s bruised hand and swollen ankles have led to
The DoseHow does poor air quality affect my health? Ask Dr. Chris Carlsten about the clear booth in his University
Toronto Public Health has confirmed some mosquitos in the city have tested positive for West Nile virus, but say the
In the fight to better help people with severe and persistent mental illness in Ontario — which can sometimes result
Officials are pulling another brand of salami off the shelves due to an ongoing salmonella outbreak: Rea brand Soppressata Salami Sweet,
Cheaper versions of medications to treat obesity, like Ozempic and Wegovy, could be on the market in Canada as soon as
Cutting billions of dollars from the Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) budget could worsen the quality of essential programs and may spark
The senior lead physician of a Saskatchewan Medical Association program that provides help for rural doctors is speaking out on the
This First Person article is the experience of Joana Valamootoo, who’s originally from Mauritius and now lives in Regina. For
Day 65:26Social media is full of videos about syncing your workout regime to your menstrual cycle. Does it work? Cycle
A pocket of unvaccinated children in northeast B.C. allowed cases of measles in the region to spread “like wildfire,” says
This First Person column is written by Keerthy Vinukonda, who lives in Toronto. For more information about First Person stories,
A family from Langford, B.C., hoping to extend the life of their little girl, who has a rare disease, has been
Last year, researchers said they had identified a link between wildfire smoke and increased risk of dementia. Now, they’re retracting
Winnie Byanyima is trying to hold onto hope in the face of what she calls unbelievable cruelty. She is the
A Winnipeg family physician is accused of mishandling, losing or delaying the transfer of medical files, sometimes resulting in delayed
Human-caused climate change is responsible for killing about 1,500 people in last week’s European heat wave, a first-of-its-kind rapid study
This is a First Person column by Matthew Heneghan, who lives in Falkland, B.C. For more information about CBC’s First
Two charities that help organ transplant patients in Edmonton and Toronto say it’s time that provincial governments rethink the way
Saskatchewan women age 45 and older can now self-refer for screening mammograms without a doctor’s requisition as part of a phased strategy
This is a First Person column by Christie Brulhart, who lives in Consort, Alta. For more information about CBC’s First
This First Person article is the experience of Lynn Paulin, who was born and raised in P.E.I. For more information
Canada should do more to strengthen its health surveillance systems as cuts to U.S. health institutions threaten access to crucial
The novels Book Boyfriend, Atmosphere and Can’t Get Enough might be in your stack of beach reads, but are they
As the Calgary Stampede kicks off, health experts are warning about the risk of measles exposure and are urging parents with
The IWK Foundation has launched a survey in the hopes of better understanding women’s health experiences in the Maritime provinces
Toronto Public Health Ontario has logged a total of 2,223 measles cases since outbreak began last October. Public Health Ontario
When Brittany Ramsey started experiencing “awful stomach episodes” she thought it must’ve been side effects of the medication she was
The World Health Organization is pushing countries to raise the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco by 50 per cent over
Health Canada’s new front-of-package nutrition warning labels are beginning to appear on store shelves six months ahead of the food industry’s
April Aleman tracks the Uber she ordered for her 82-year-old client as it makes its way to a public health
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has announced 83 appointments to the Order of Canada — a list that includes doctors, diplomats, athletes
Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade, research says; Nigerian judge convicts man of sextorting B.C. teen
After an Alberta judge granted a temporary injunction blocking a provincial law that would ban doctors from providing gender-affirming care
It was just a weird little mole. Jake MacDonald of Penticton, B.C., hadn’t thought much of it, but when his grandmother
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Health Minister Krista Lynn Howell spoke to reporters on Friday, saying a plan was imminent to satisfy
A new research review out of the University of British Columbia (UBC) has found that Indigenous people experience better health outcomes when
An expert group charged by the World Health Organization to investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic started released its final report
The Trump administration’s new vaccine advisers on Thursday endorsed this fall’s flu vaccinations for just about every American — but
It was like any other day on the farm, but within minutes, the ordinary turned life-changing. Meaka Star’s quick recognition
When Kathy Meyers heard she could get money back from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) through the disability tax credit,
After decades of progress, childhood vaccination rates have started stalling or falling around the world in recent years, and Canada
Seventy-two people have fallen ill after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. The Public Health Agency of Canada
A Nova Scotia mother says her son was denied his right to an education when he was told to stay home
It sounds like something from a futuristic film: Technology that allows users to control their environment with mere thoughts. But
Itchy eyes, runny nose, congestion, and sneezing are all common symptoms of seasonal allergies. Dr. Angeliki Barlas, an allergist based
As people across Ontario, Quebec and major cities in the U.S. swelter under a June heat wave, medical experts urge
This First Person column is the experience of Natasha Chiam, who lives in Edmonton. For more information about CBC’s First Person
Matthew Fox says he has two words for customers wanting to try Marvin’s Premium Candy Co. Cherry edibles. “Good luck.”
White Coat Black Art32:37As Dr. Theresa Tam steps down, she urges Canada to stand strong on public health As Dr.
Alberta’s measles outbreaks have now eclipsed the 1,000-case mark and infectious disease specialists are warning the virus is “impossible to contain,”
As Shirley Pien-Bérubé walks through the halls of the Indigenous Health Centre of Tio’tia:ke, she pauses to point out all
Canada’s new disability benefit — a program that provides eligible people with up to $200 a month — is now
An advocate for New Brunswick patients suffering from unusual neurological symptoms is calling for the retraction of a recent scientific
The Alberta premier’s announcement of her intent to restore local decision making to public health facilities is highlighting a philosophical divide
The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, its maker Gilead Sciences announced Wednesday. It’s the
If you’ve recently witnessed a 10-year-old smear their face with an $80 anti-wrinkle cream — either in real life or
In some ways, Najiha Raman is not so different from other 17-year-olds. She crams sometimes for exams. She struggles with
DNA testing company 23andMe didn’t have adequate data protections and ignored warning signs ahead of a massive data breach almost
WARNING: This article references sexual abuse and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone impacted by it.
The coroner’s inquest into the deaths of seven men from drug overdoses while they were in custody at Maplehurst Correctional Complex
Doctors and scientists worry Alberta’s measles outbreaks could signal the start of a new era when other dangerous infectious diseases of
Advocates and researchers say Ontario is far behind when it comes to protecting the growing number of drug users in
The Dose25:38How do cosmetics affect my skin health? Read the label on the average cosmetics product in your local drug
Alberta’s measles surge is so dramatic, the last time case counts were higher Calgary did not have an NHL team,
About 44 per cent of men living in Canada die prematurely, according to a new report from the Movember Institute
Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam is leaving her position at the end of next week. Tam has
New data shows more people are filing complaints about obstetrical and gynecological care in Ontario, with insensitivity, poor communication and lack of
Seven people have been hospitalized after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. The Public Health Agency of Canada
Diana Moser has, to the best of her knowledge, not contracted Lyme disease, a welcome status quo that might be
Shahzeb Khan had never been to Cambridge, Ont., before. But after a week of touring private gardens, visiting various entertainment
Smoke from wildfires burning across Alberta has blanketed much of the province, including the Edmonton region. Edmontonians woke up to
When Nidal Zaqout arrived in Montreal last September from Gaza, he hoped to have a chance to rebuild his life.
WARNING: This article references sexual assault, and may affect those who have experienced them or know someone affected by them. Kaitlyn
Ontario’s chief medical officer of health says six infants have been born with congenital measles since an outbreak began last
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16 hours ago News Duration 9:17 An anonymous hotline has fielded over 20,000 calls from people across Canada who want
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Researchers at the University of Toronto have found GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro double the
For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of Nova Scotians dying from influenza exceeds
Health Canada issued a recall notice on Friday for some Seasonique birth control products due to some packages containing the correct blue-green
Marc Garneau died this week after being diagnosed with two types of cancer earlier this year, his former staffer says.
Ottawa has paid Nova Scotia several million dollars in health transfers that were previously withheld because of people paying out
The death of an Ontario infant born prematurely and infected with measles through the mother is raising questions about how
Doctors and nurses licensed in the United States will soon be able to more easily practise in Ontario, under changes
Marie-Louise Fitrion says she was asleep in a hospital bed when she woke up to an obstetrician’s hand in her
WARNING: This article references sexual assault and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone impacted by
As the Canadian Dental Care Plan expands this week to include all eligible age groups, 35 per cent of Canadians
For decades, Sherri Topple’s world was overshadowed by the crushing weight of depression that no medication or therapy seemed to
Edgewood, B.C. isn’t usually the sort of place that would be on the radar of high-ranking White House officials. On