‘Hopeful milestone’: Health Canada approves 2nd drug to slow Alzheimer’s – National
Health Canada has approved a second drug that can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Donanemab, sold by…
With Canada approving 1st generic semaglutide, how will costs compare? – National
Health Canada approved the first generic version of brand-name semaglutide drugs like Ozempic on Tuesday, becoming the first…
Health Canada approves country’s 1st generic version of Ozempic – National
Health Canada has approved the first generic version of brand-name Ozempic. The department says Canada is the first…
Ottawa cutting more than $29M in health-care funding to P.E.I., health minister says
P.E.I.’s health minister says the federal government is cutting more than $29 million in health-care funding to the…
Injecting peptides you bought online? ‘Think twice,’ Health Canada warns – National
Did you buy injectable peptides online? Health Canada is warning of “serious health risks” from injecting the drugs.…
Ottawa allows temporary use of gopher poison in Alberta, Saskatchewan
OTTAWA — Ottawa is temporarily allowing the return of the rodent poison strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan as…
Cold weather warnings issued for Ottawa, eastern Ontario
Environment Canada is warning of extremely frigid weather overnight in Ottawa and across a large swath of the…
Emergency pesticide use for surging gopher population across the Prairies rejected
The Saskatchewan and Alberta governments says they are disappointed by a decision from federal health regulators against using…
Flu cases, hospitalizations continue to fall after 3-year peak over holiday – National
By Nicole Thompson The Canadian Press Posted January 16, 2026 5:53 pm 1 min read Descrease article font…
You’re probably not getting enough vitamin D. Here’s what Health Canada thinks will help
To give Canadians a boost in vitamin D, Health Canada is now requiring milk and margarine producers to…
Flu numbers in Canada remain high but trending down after winter holidays – National
Flu cases across Canada reached a three-year high over the holidays but have since stabilized or decreased heading…
What to know about Canada’s new front package nutrition warning labels – National
Canada is now subject to mandatory front-of-package nutrition warning symbols on many packaged foods as part of a…