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Online harms now top threat to Canadian children, new report says
The report says kids are coming into contact with AI toys and algorithmic-driven content before they even learn to read.
More Saskatchewan pharmacies begin offering strep and ear infection care
The latest expansion brings testing and treatment services to more than 100 pharmacies, with more locations expected in January.

Weight-loss drugs shaping up to be a boon for grocers' pharmacy units

Loblaw executives are projecting double-digit growth for GLP-1 sales in 2027.
‘The Final Act’ offers an intimate look at death through people who chose MAID

The film screens Sunday, Sept. 13 and Tuesday, Sept. 15 at TIFF and is set for theatrical release in April.
The perks and drawbacks of using your personal cell as a work phone

For some, separating work and personal lives with two cellphones seems like a necessity and to others, a hassle. But experts say it comes down to your profession, life priorities and comfort level with your company's data privacy policies.
After tragedy, a Greek couple welcomes a daughter born from an embryo frozen for 22 years

Grieving the loss of their adult son, the couple raced against Greece's 54-year age limit for women to complete in vitro fertilization procedures.
Alberta First Nation wants to set up safe haven for gender-affirming care

The nation, located northeast of Edmonton, said it's working to attract clinicians to provide care on its reserve land.
Ottawa announces $5M for HIV self-test kits, support staff

The government says an estimated 7,000 people living with HIV are unaware.
Health Canada to hold info sessions on new controlled substance rules

October sessions will walk community pharmacy teams through federal changes taking effect Oct. 1.
Medical lab workers in Manitoba ordered back to work after one-day strike

The union representing Dynacare workers in Manitoba says they will abide by the decision.