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Sask. NDP call for funding of life-saving medicine for Nipawin woman
Saskatchewan's opposition party is calling on the SaskParty government to fund life-saving treatment for a Nipawin woman.Earlier this month, northeastNOW shared the story of Morgan Buyaki who suffers ...
Jul 15, 2022
The Thursday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Thursday, Sept. 15 ____ CANADIAN HELD IN CHINA RELEASED: A Canadian man jailed in China on espionage charges has been released, a federal official said Thursday. Kevi...
Sep 14, 2016
Health Canada releases new labelling standards for acetaminophen products
OTTAWA - One of the most commonly used pain relievers on the market is also the leading cause of all serious liver injury, Health Canada says, prompting the department to roll out updated labelling st...
Sep 15, 2016
New cannabis products may not eat into black market, experts say
TORONTO - The arrival of legal cannabis edibles, vapes and other products in Ontario won't necessarily meet the government's stated goal of cutting into the black market, according to industry observe...
Jan 05, 2020
Health Canada proposes ban on most vaping flavours it says appeal to youth
The federal government says it wants to ban most flavoured vaping products in a bid to reduce their appeal to youth. Health Canada released draft regulations Friday that would restrict all e-cigarette...
Jun 18, 2021
Health Canada proposes ban on most vaping flavours it says appeal to youth
The federal government says it wants to ban most flavoured vaping products in a bid to reduce their appeal to youth. Health Canada released draft regulations Friday that would restrict all e-cigarette...
Jun 19, 2021
Health Canada proposes reducing nicotine concentration limit in vaping products
Ottawa wants to reduce the amount of nicotine allowed in vaping products. Health Canada is proposing to lower the maximum nicotine concentration allowed in vaping products to 20 mg/ml, down from the c...
Dec 18, 2020
Acute cocaine overdose killed mass stabbing perpetrator, coroner testifies
The coroner who examined the body of Myles Sanderson said he died of acute cocaine overdose, with levels of the drug in very high amounts. The inquest, held before a jury, is a fact-finding exercise t...
Feb 27, 2024
Shortage of diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic expected in Canada: manufacturer
A shortage of diabetes drug Ozempic that is used off-label for weight loss is expected in Canada, manufacturer Novo Nordisk and Health Canada said on Friday. "We are experiencing a temporary supp...
Aug 18, 2023
Overall opioid volume down in Ont., but many still exceed recommended dose: report
TORONTO - Ontario doctors appear to be prescribing lower amounts of opioids overall to treat patients with pain, say researchers, but many longtime users continue to be given daily doses of the potent...
Aug 22, 2017