Health

Project will lower greenhouse gas emissions and operating costs at healthcare facility TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2021 /CNW/ – The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has reached financial close on the world’s largest raw wastewater energy transfer project, located at […]

Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society celebrates progression of the profession, accomplishments of members as part of World Anesthesia Day while sharing concerns about future of anesthesia in Canada TORONTO, Oct. 15, 2021 /CNW/ – The Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society (CAS) is proud […]

TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2021 /CNW/ – “In the midst of the largest public health crisis of our generation, the Governor General of Canada has dissolved parliament and called for a general election, providing a timely opportunity for each of […]

Thousands of vaccines to be given in a single day TORONTO, July 22, 2021 /CNW/ – On July 24, all Shoppers Drug Mart 24-hour locations in Ontario will host a VAX-A-THON for residents aged 18 or older, with a goal […]

TORONTO, June 22, 2021 /CNW/ – New research published in the Journal of Medicinal Food suggests eating prunes each day can improve risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) including raising antioxidant capacity and reducing inflammation among healthy, postmenopausal women. […]

TORONTO, May 28, 2021 /CNW/ – At a virtual rally held today, hundreds of outraged nurses and health-care professionals sent a loud and clear message for the Ford government: repeal Bill 124 now. Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) […]

TORONTO, May 10, 2021 /CNW/ – Unifor recognises the dedication and achievements of nurses who contribute to excellence in health care and raise awareness of the issues and challenges of health care workers. People in Canada and around the world […]

TORONTO, April 28, 2021 /CNW/ – Following today’s provincial announcement, Unifor is once again asking the Ontario government to introduce permanent, employer-paid sick leave that meets the needs of workers. “What Minister McNaughton’s announcement shows is that the conservatives […]

TORONTO, April 28, 2021 /CNW/ – Ontario’s auditor general Special Report on Pandemic Readiness and Response in Long-Term Care says due to years of governments neglecting systemic concerns, the government was not prepared or equipped to handle the issues […]

TORONTO, April 27, 2021 /CNW/ – Unifor calls on Premier Doug Ford to exempt ORNGE paramedics from Bill 124, including the law’s wage restraint provisions, to avoid a possible strike and allow them to bargain fairly. “The road to […]