Saskatchewan – Saskatchewan’s surgical system is making progress in ramping up volumes and providing surgeries to patients who need them most. In the fiscal year from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, surgical volume was the highest ever recorded in Saskatchewan for a one-year period. This trend has continued in the current fiscal year, as surgical volumes on December …
BRAMPTON, ON – To help protect the health and safety of residents and pets, the City of Brampton is providing tips in response to waterfowl exhibiting symptoms of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu). Infected waterfowl were found at the intersection of Williams Parkway and Elbern Markell Drive and in the areas of Daviselm Drive and Cedar Lake Crescent. As a result, …
Quebec: As of March 14, 19 confirmed cases of measles have been reported since the beginning of 2024: Montréal: 14 Laval : less than 5 Mauricie et Centre-du-Québec : less than 5 Laurentides : less than 5 The data on the number of confirmed measles cases in Québec is updated daily, from Monday to Friday. Measles is present in the world, in particular in Europe, Asia, …
Ottawa – MP Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced more than $388,000 in additional funding towards the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing’s (CASN) National Nurse Residency Program. As Canada’s largest group of regulated health professionals with more than 450,000 members, nurses are critical to Canada’s health care …
Ottawa – Brain Awareness Week, which takes place during Brain Health Awareness Month, is a timely opportunity to highlight the importance of protecting and strengthening our body’s most critical organ. The best way to protect our brains is to reduce the risk of injuries to the brain and to properly recognize those injuries when they occur. Every year, thousands of …
For the list of temporary sites and the offer of vaccination with appointment, visit the website of the CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’île-de-Montréal Vaccination offered to persons 6 months and older Monday to Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursay and Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special schedule for the 2023-2024 holiday season: December 25 and …
LAVAL – Moderna has completed construction of its state-of-the art mRNA manufacturing facility in Laval, Quebec. The facility is expected to be ready to manufacture respiratory mRNA vaccines for Canadians in 2025, pending regulatory approvals and certifications, ensuring all vaccines manufactured meet the strictest quality, safety and performance standards. The construction of this facility marks an important milestone in Moderna’s …
Ottawa – Mark Holland, Minister of Health, issued the following statement to mark the fourth National Day of Observance for COVID-19: “It is the National Day of Observance for COVID-19; a day to acknowledge the devastating health, societal and economic impact that the pandemic left on millions of people in Canada. Today, we remember the families, and honour the more …
FedDev Ontario invests $525,000 into Spa-Dent Inc. to meet the growing demand for its eco-friendly oral care products and create 10 jobs Cambridge – When we build a more inclusive economy, we build a strong economy that works for everyone. The Government of Canada is dedicated to ensuring opportunity for all Canadians, including by investing in the tools that entrepreneurs …
Victoria – Clinics that help B.C. farmers and ranchers care for their animals will have extra sets of skilled hands in their offices through a new program that covers summer placement costs for both veterinary and veterinary technologist students. The $300,000 pilot program offers up to $6,000 per placement to help with wages and travel costs, and could support the …
