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Medically assisted death for mental illness delayed until 2027

WEBHealth Minister Mark Holland says that Canada will not expand medical assistance in dying for people suffering solely from a mental illness until 2027.

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New York records 1st polio case in over a decade

WEBA case of polio has been identified outside New York City and confirmed by federal health officials, the New York State Health Department said on Thursday in what …

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Better health care spending oversight could help address ER …

WEBThe Canadian Medical Association says there should be better tracking of health-care spending, following agreements the federal government has signed with the …

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‘What a relief’: Kate Middleton announces she’s completed …

WEBKate Middleton announced Monday that she has completed chemotherapy for her cancer, sharing a rare update in her ongoing health situation since she was …

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Canada to donate up to 200,000 mpox vaccine doses to global effort

WEBCanada is donating “up to 200,000” doses of mpox vaccine, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday.This comes after the World Health Organization …

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Flu shots to become available in Ontario in October

WEBThat’s around the same time flu shots are expected to become available for residents and staff in long-term care homes, hospitalized people and hospital staff, …

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New York testing COVID-19 survivors’ blood as boost …

WEBThe U.S. state is planning trials of a possible COVID-19 treatment that dates back to the flu epidemic of 1918.

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Mpox resurfaces in Montreal with 2 new cases …

WEBPublic health said two new cases were diagnosed in the Montreal area on March 17, after several months without any new infections.

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Acetaminophen among Health Canada recalls from Canadian …

WEBHealth Canada is issuing a recall for vitamins and medicines sold by Canadian pharmaceutical brand JAMP Pharma, the health agency said in recall notices. “Affected …

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‘I Am: Céline Dion’: Emotional trailer shows singer’s health struggles

WEBA first glimpse of 'I Am: Céline Dion' shows the emotional toll a diagnosis of stiff person syndrome has had on the Quebec singer.

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New York state to eliminate indoor mask mandate as COVID surge …

WEBNew York state plans to end their indoor COVID-19 mask mandate in an announcement set for Wednesday made by Governor Kathy Hochul.

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Health Canada recalls thousands of laundry products over bacteria

WEBLaundry detergent, fabric conditioner and household cleaning products manufactured by The Laundress have been recalled by Health Canada because of the …

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Lawsuit launched by family of Indigenous woman in N.S. claims

WEBThe family of an Indigenous woman who died in hospital has filed a lawsuit against the Nova Scotia health authority and four doctors.

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BC United health-care plan would use private health providers to …

WEBBC United says it would allow the private delivery of publicly-funded healthcare in order to cut wait times for procedures if it is elected in October.

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9 additional mental health classrooms open in Alberta schools

WEBThe Alberta government says it is a third of a way to its goal of opening up 60 classrooms dedicated to assisting students with mental health struggles across the …

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Ontario philanthropists donate record-setting $25M to IWK Health …

WEBAn Ontario couple with Nova Scotia roots has gifted $25 million the IWK Health Centre — the single largest individual donation to health care in Atlantic Canada.. The …

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N.Y. doctor charged in $100M health-care fraud case vanishes …

WEBN.Y. doctor charged in $100M health-care fraud case vanishes after alleged boat accident By Sarah Do Couto Global News Posted November 3, 2022 4:01 pm 2 …

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Margaret Trudeau reflects on time in psychiatric hospital, life at 24

WEBMargaret Trudeau, now a mental health advocate, is bringing her one-woman show to a Toronto stage as part of the Just for Laughs comedy festival.

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Montreal air quality ranks worst in the world as officials urge …

WEBOfficials say the risk is highest for people with lung or heart disease, the elderly, children, pregnant people and those who work outdoors.

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Post Malone addresses concerns about his health, says he’s ‘not …

WEBFans of the 'Sunflower' rapper became concerned for his well-being earlier this month after videos of him performing onstage began going viral.

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Mike Bossy, Canadian hockey icon and New York Islanders legend, …

WEBMike Bossy's death is the third loss from the New York Islanders dynasty this year after fellow Hockey Hall of Famer Clark Gilles died in January and Jean Potvin died …

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Mark Holland News, Videos & Articles

WEBMark Holland said he is opening an external review of the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care amid its decision to not lower the breast cancer …

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How Harris, Trump’s debate could impact U.S. 2024 election

WEBWith the race to the White House being too close to call, both Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris have …

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TIFF festivalgoers note amped-up star wattage, city buzz after …

WEBThrongs of moviegoers and passersby flooded a pedestrian-only strip of King Street known as festival street on the opening day for a massive singalong to songs by …

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Terror suspect arrested in Quebec was plotting to attack Jews in …

WEBA Pakistani citizen has been arrested in Quebec as he was allegedly about to cross the border to carry out an ISIS terrorist attack targeting Jews in New York City. …

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Will daylight saving time become permanent

WEBWhile there's been a lot of talk in Canada and the U.S. about doing away with the twice-yearly time change, there's been less action. Here's why.

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Ohio dad says Trump, Vance are exploiting his dead son for …

WEBThe father of an 11-year-old Ohio boy who died last year after a minivan driven by a Haitian immigrant struck his school bus called Donald Trump and JD Vance …

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Chinese envoy leaves NY as ex-governor’s aide faces foreign agent

WEBLinda Sun, who held numerous posts in New York state government, was arrested Tuesday morning along with her husband, Chris Hu, at their $4 million home on …

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9/11 anniversary arrives, bringing somber tone to U.S. election …

WEBThe U.S. is remembering the lives taken and those reshaped by 9/11, marking an anniversary laced this year with presidential campaign politics.

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Donald Trump found guilty of all charges in New York hush …

WEBA New York jury found Donald Trump guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments during the 2016 U.S. election …

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Justin Timberlake refused breathalyzer test during drunk driving …

WEBMoments before his arrest, Justin Timberlake's car was recorded in surveillance footage as he drove slowly down a deserted street.

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