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Fire in hospital kills 14 newborns in Pakistan’s capitalThe government has opened an investigation, and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered the Health Ministry’s highest civil servant to be removed from office.WorldAug 26
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Southern Alberta charity closes permanently following AHS shutdownA charity in Raymond, Alta., is closing the doors to both its food bank and thrift store, after Alberta Health Services ordered a shutdown earlier this month.HealthAug 24
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Dynacare workers ordered back to work by Manitoba labour boardThe Manitoba labour board has ordered striking Dynacare workers to return to the lab Wednesday, following a one-day strike.CanadaSep 8
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B.C. officials urge kids to return to school with up-to-date vaccinesDr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, said it is not too late to make sure children's vaccinations are up-to-date as they head back-to-school.HealthAug 27
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‘Dynacare sucks’: Manitoba premier considers making lab services publicManitoba is considering de-privatizing all lab tests after striking Dynacare workers were deemed essential by the provincial labour board and ordered back to work.HealthSep 9
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Toronto orders Live Nation to hire engineer, fix Rogers Stadium before AC/DC showImages from the venue, located near Downsview Park, show blue bleachers strewn around the site, while its grandstands appear to be partially collapsed.CanadaSep 4
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Trump signs order that would space out childhood vaccinations in U.S.The order recommends separating the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine into three different shots administered in separate visits and seeks to improve vaccine research.HealthAug 10
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Canada extends Ebola travel restrictions for additional 30 daysThe extension means decisions on immigration and visa applications from residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan will remain on hold until Sept. 28.CanadaAug 28
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Former Social Services employee speaks out on working conditionsRae Seidel worked as a Child and Caregiver Support Worker until just over a year ago when she decided to leave due to working conditions.CanadaSep 5
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Impact of extreme heat ‘underestimated’ on those 60 and older: Lancet studyThe impact of extreme heat on people 60 years of age or older has been 'underestimated' a new study published in The Lancet suggests.EnvironmentAug 19
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More B.C. evacuees returning home Saturday, but told to prepare for changesResidents are advised to take precautions when they return home, including sanitizing their fridges as they clear out spoiled food, and to assess trees and property for damages.EnvironmentAug 15
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Trump’s new childhood vaccine order ‘not supported’ by evidence, experts say'Childhood vaccination continues to be one of our most powerful tools to prevent illness and support child health in Canada,' the agency wrote.HealthAug 13
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Two arrested after drug lab dismantled in Griffintown condo building: Montreal policePolice say they arrested a 35-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman in connection with the investigation.CrimeAug 26
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5 baby orangutans rescued from suspected smuggling operation in IndiaOrangutans are native only to Borneo and Sumatra, two islands in southeast Asia and are distinct for their sparse reddish-orange fur and long, powerful arms.TrendingSep 10
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Internal data reveals 726 Quebecers waiting in hospital for long-term care bedsIt's a situation that raises concerns for patients rights advocates who warn many elderly people now living in an unsuitable living environment and tying up hospital resources.HealthSep 3
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Peachland residents to return home Friday, 1 week after Bald Range fire startedAs of 6 p.m. on Aug. 14, evacuation orders for all properties in Peachland and Electoral Area West will be downgraded to evacuation alerts, officials say.FireAug 14
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Where Trump’s looming 50% tariffs could hit consumers hardestConsumers in Canada will likely feel the impact of new tariffs, experts warn, as cost increases for goods crossing the border ripple through the economy.ConsumerAug 18
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Meta reaches US$18B settlement in youth social media harm lawsuitThe settlement was reached during a California federal trial, averting one of the highest-profile tests yet of allegations that social media companies harmed young users.U.S. NewsAug 26
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Ottawa pledges millions to study cannabis mental health, pregnancy impactsFunded through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the group of 10 research teams across Canada will work together to study how cannabis affects the brain.HealthAug 12
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Ebola quarantine hindering response: aid workersThe Canadian government announced a three-week quarantine for travellers returning from the Ebola-stricken country back in May, affecting aid workers like Lily-Madeleine Seguin.HealthAug 22