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Ottawa unveils guidelines, deal for rapid COVID-19 tests as calls for approval mount
OTTAWA — The Liberal government pushed back against criticism over a lack of rapid tests for COVID-19 on Tuesday as it unveiled a deal to buy millions of such devices from a U.S. company — whenever Health Canada approves them. Canadians
Feds pledge $440 million to join international vaccine program
OTTAWA — Canada will spend $440 million to join an international program that is trying ensure COVID-19 vaccines aren't just hoarded by rich countries, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday. But Canada is spending more than twice that to gain its
Public health officials urge Canadians to limit contacts again as COVID-19 cases rise
OTTAWA — Canada will see a dramatic resurgence of COVID-19 cases unless people limit contact with others in coming days, the country's chief public health officer warns. Dr. Theresa Tam said Tuesday the public has a vital role to play in
Canada vaccine deals criticized as minister affirms support for equal access
OTTAWA — More than 100 Canadian health and policy experts say the federal government has succumbed to "vaccine nationalism" because it has pre-purchased tens of millions of vaccine doses from private companies. They are also critical of the government ...
Canada mulls global vaccine contribution as Trump turns back on alliance
OTTAWA — Canada expects to make a financial contribution to the international vaccine coalition known as COVAX, the federal government says, aiming to equitably distribute an eventual COVID-19 vaccine to poorer countries that couldn't afford it. T...
Saskatchewan to expand naloxone access as advocates call for more action
REGINA — Saskatchewan's health minister says the government will expand access to the life-saving antidote naloxone as a record number of people are dying from drug overdoses. Although pharmacies in the province don't usually distribute ...
Ontario cannabis regulator promises to double monthly store approvals
TORONTO — Ontario's cannabis store regulator says it will double the number of shops it authorizes this fall. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says it will step up the pace of its approvals process at the province's direction. In April...
Drugstores ramp up COVID-19 testing as part of health-care push amid pandemic
Bolstered by early successes, drugstores are accelerating their push into traditional health care amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Loblaw Companies Ltd., which began offering COVID-19 testing for patients at a handful of its Alberta pharmacy locations in Ju...
Misinformation online plays role in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: Tam
OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer is warning against the spread of online untruths about vaccines, as a new survey suggests some Canadians are worried about getting inoculated against COVID-19. Dr. Theresa Tam made the comments during ...
Calls for safer supply of drugs as B.C. records 175 overdose deaths in July
VICTORIA — British Columbia recorded 175 overdose deaths in July as paramedics responded to a record 2,706 non-fatal overdoses, prompting health officials to call for greater access to a safer supply of drugs as&...