Supreme Court to hear end of life appeal next week
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) will hear an appeal made by two Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre doctors that argue consent is not need…
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Ontario updates HPV guidelines for women
Toronto Central Regional Cancer Program is encouraging women to follow updated cervical cancer screening guidelines and to be tested for the preventable form of…
MACKENZIE HEALTH FOUNDATION’S 25TH ANNUAL GALA
RICHMOND HILL, ON – Mackenzie Health Foundation (formerly York Central Hospital Foundation) is celebrating their 25th annual Gala – ‘The Silver Anniversary Ball’ –…
Pharmacists Can Now Give Flu Shots, Renew Prescriptions
Ontarians can now receive more health services directly from pharmacists including the publicly funded flu shot and getting their prescriptions renewed. Premier Dalton McGuinty…
Fuelling the fight against cancer: Scott Kannata Runs 8,500 KM across Canada in 8 ½ month
So far only a handful of Canadians with an iron resolve to inspire and motivate others for a great cause could manage to…
The fight to save Hassan Rasouli continues
Facing a Supreme Court of Canada trial this coming December, the Rasouli-Salasel family are asking for support both through Facebook and peoples cheque book….
The Regional Municipality of York confirms widespread infestation of Emerald Ash Borer
Evidence of invasive insect identified in all nine municipalities NEWMARKET – The Regional Municipality of York has confirmed the presence of the invasive…
How an Iranian-Canadian physiotherapist created a unique business
Growing up in Iran, Shahla Tavakolnia always knew she wanted to be in the field of health care. But fate threw her a curve…
Vaughan opens cooling centres
VAUGHAN, ON Due to extreme temperatures, the City of Vaughan has announced the opening of a number of cooling centres across the City, effective…
Doctors protest refugee healthcare cuts
Minister Kenney also has said that the cuts will discourage “unfounded” refugees from taking advantage of Canada’s generosity, the Star also reported Last Monday,…