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A play-by-play of how measles outbreaks can spiral out of control
This story is part of CBC Health's Second Opinion, a weekly analysis…
Over 450 homeless people died in B.C. in 2023, according to coroner
The annual death toll of people experiencing homelessness in British Columbia has…
North Bay confirms its 1st measles case in 30 years as Ontario numbers rise, health units urge vaccination
North Bay has confirmed its first case of measles since 1995 as…
B.C. signs $670M pharmacare agreement with federal government
The British Columbia and federal governments have signed a four-year, $670-million pharmacare…
Possible measles exposure at Pearson airport and Mississauga hospital, health officials warn
Health officials in Peel Region are warning that the public may have been…
Health-care groups criticize B.C. budget’s unkept promises but express relief over lack of cuts
In the fall provincial election campaign, Premier David Eby and NDP candidates…
Ontario court approves major $32.5B tobacco settlement
An Ontario court has approved a historic $32.5 billion settlement that will…
Measles outbreak confirmed in Hastings County
Nine cases of measles have been confirmed in Hastings County, and the local…
Patients speak out after thousands exposed to infection risk at Toronto gynecologist
Public health officials are warning some 2,500 people they may have been exposed…