Skip to content

Health

Birth in bomb shelters: Ukrainian midwives look to Canada for training

Birth in bomb shelters: Ukrainian midwives look to Canada for training

YASENYTSIA-ZAMKOVA, Ukraine — Olena Boiko recalls being in a state of shock when nurses began to wheel her on a gurney toward the basement bomb shelter while she was in labour to give birth to her first child.
Atlantic premiers announce physicians registry to help doctors move around the region

Atlantic premiers announce physicians registry to help doctors move around the region

CHARLOTTETOWN — Canada's Atlantic premiers announced Monday the creation of a physicians and surgeons registry to make it easier for doctors to work in provinces other than where they already have a medical licence. P.E.I.
In test, zaps to spine help 2 stroke survivors move arms

In test, zaps to spine help 2 stroke survivors move arms

WASHINGTON (AP) — A stroke left Heather Rendulic with little use of her left hand and arm, putting certain everyday tasks like tying shoes or cutting foods out of reach.
Terry Fox Foundation touts 'overwhelming' pre-sales interest in Ryan Reynolds T-shirt

Terry Fox Foundation touts 'overwhelming' pre-sales interest in Ryan Reynolds T-shirt

Add T-shirt designer to the multiple creative hats worn by movie star Ryan Reynolds.
Ontario home-care organizations ask province for help before health-care reforms

Ontario home-care organizations ask province for help before health-care reforms

TORONTO — Hundreds of million of dollars are desperately needed to stabilize the home-care workforce in Ontario, the association representing organizations providing that care said as it urged the province to speed up delivery of promised funds.
Social Security and Medicare: Troubling math, tough politics

Social Security and Medicare: Troubling math, tough politics

WASHINGTON (AP) — It seems no one wants to cut Social Security or Medicare benefits. Not President Joe Biden, who is already telling voters his upcoming federal budget proposal will “defend and strengthen” the programs.
Taiwan drops indoor mask mandate in restaurants, offices

Taiwan drops indoor mask mandate in restaurants, offices

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Three years into the global pandemic, Taiwan said people no longer have to wear masks at all times indoors though it is still keeping some restrictions in place.
Blackhawks C Toews dealing with long COVID-19 symptoms

Blackhawks C Toews dealing with long COVID-19 symptoms

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews announced Sunday that he is dealing with symptoms of long COVID-19 and chronic immune response syndrome. Toews hasn't played since Jan. 28.
Tom Sizemore in critical condition after brain aneurysm

Tom Sizemore in critical condition after brain aneurysm

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tom Sizemore is in critical condition after suffering a brain aneurysm, a representative for the actor said Sunday. Sizemore suffered the aneurysm around 2 a.m. Saturday at his home in Los Angeles.
Manitoba government's cost of mailing out cheques continues to rise

Manitoba government's cost of mailing out cheques continues to rise

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has been mailing out cheques to people in recent years to help with issues ranging from property taxes to inflation to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks