Health news
Canadian health headlines from CBC, Global News and other Canadian outlets, updated every few hours. Each one opens the original article on the publisher's site. Read critically, and ask our pharmacist if a story concerns your medications. For official recalls, check Health Canada's Recalls and safety alerts.
Problem gambling jumps, suicides triple in Ontario after expansion of online casinos
CBC · Oct 21, 2026
Plasma donation company Grifols begins phased reopening of centres after 2-month hiatus
CBC · Oct 20, 2026
Ontario to allow over-the-counter hearing aids for sale in the province
CBC · Oct 20, 2026
Canada measles outbreak ends after 6,400 cases, but elimination status remains lost for now
Inside Halton · Oct 20, 2026
Health System News Rethinking Care for Ontario’s Aging Population
Ontario Hospital Association · Oct 20, 2026
Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis
Global News · Oct 20, 2026
Toronto is getting a new immersive theatre experience inside a children’s hospital
Streets Of Toronto · Oct 20, 2026
Recall: Fuel leak and fire risk for thousands of vehicles in Canada
insauga.com · Oct 20, 2026
Ontario Enabling Access to Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
ontario.ca · Oct 20, 2026
Health Canada Approves SKYRIZI® (risankizumab) for Children Living with Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
PR Newswire Canada · Oct 20, 2026
Health System News Supporting Older Adults By Improving Quality of Life and Reducing ALC Rates
Ontario Hospital Association · Oct 20, 2026
Canada’s 2-year measles outbreak officially over: PHAC
Global News · Oct 19, 2026
Measles outbreak over after 2 years, thousands infected in Canada: PHAC
thecanadianpressnews.ca · Oct 19, 2026
Ontario Health Coalition calls out Ford government for staffing cuts in Hamilton and Niagara
CKTB News · Oct 19, 2026
Soup Recall In Canada: What To Know + What To Throw Out
604 Now · Oct 19, 2026
Opinion: Northern Ontario deserves more action, not more delays
Sudbury Star · Oct 19, 2026
Health Canada recalls Flintstones, Aleve and Claritin sold in Ontario
Inside Halton · Oct 19, 2026
Major car brand hit with recalls, thousands of vehicles impacted in Canada
insauga.com · Oct 19, 2026
Factors associated with early death from de novo metastatic breast cancer in Ontario, Canada
CMAJ | Journal · Oct 19, 2026
Bausch Health Canada Announces Expanded Public Reimbursement for (Pr)OKEDI® (Risperidone for Extended-Release Injectable Suspension) Across Canada for the Treatment of Schizophrenia
PR Newswire Canada · Oct 19, 2026
Health System News Preventing Delirium: How Teams are Leading Safer Care for Older Adults
Ontario Hospital Association · Oct 19, 2026
Health System News Faster Hip Fracture Care for Ontario’s Aging Population
Ontario Hospital Association · Oct 18, 2026
Canada: Manitoba officials declare measles outbreak over
Outbreak News Today · Oct 18, 2026
Vehicle recall warns of fire risk while parked in Canada
insauga.com · Oct 18, 2026
Ford, Genesis, Hyundai, Mercedes and Toyota vehicles recalled in Canada
Inside Halton · Oct 18, 2026
Health System News Connecting the Pieces: Rethinking Dementia Care Coordination
Ontario Hospital Association · Oct 17, 2026
Health Canada recalls Flintstones Complete chewable tablets from wholesalers
MooseJawToday.com · Oct 16, 2026
Measles outbreak declared over in Manitoba
CBC · Oct 16, 2026
A federal IVF program will harmonize ‘patchwork’ approach, experts say
Global News · Oct 16, 2026
These mooncakes sold across Canada have been recalled: Health Canada
Inside Halton · Oct 16, 2026
Ontario Nurses’ Association Demands Answers from the Ford Government as St. Joseph’s Health Care London Cuts Dozens of Registered Nurses
Ontario Nurses' Association · Oct 16, 2026
Health Canada issues product recall notices for Flintstones multivitamins, Aleve caplets, Claritin allergy tablets
Inside Halton · Oct 16, 2026
Recall warning issued for pastry sold in Canada after reported reaction
insauga.com · Oct 16, 2026
As U.S. shifts peptide rules, these are the risks experts want you to know
Global News · Oct 16, 2026
Health System News Transforming Transitions in Geriatric Mental Health Care
Ontario Hospital Association · Oct 16, 2026
Health System News Study Explores the Emotional Burden of Being a Family Caregiver
Ontario Hospital Association · Oct 16, 2026
4 in 10 women don’t know where to seek support for menopause: report
Global News · Oct 16, 2026
Recall: Nearly 8,000 vehicles could suddenly lose power in Canada
insauga.com · Oct 16, 2026
Some Medications Recalled by Health Canada
VOCM · Oct 16, 2026
Ontario hospital in deficit cutting over 100 nursing roles, adding other positions
The Trillium · Oct 16, 2026
Health System News Bringing a More Dementia-Informed Approach to Crisis Response
Ontario Hospital Association · Oct 15, 2026
Clinical Trials in Transition: What Investigators Need to Know About GCP E6(R3) and Health Canada’s Modernization Agenda
Queen's University · Oct 15, 2026
Ontario man finishes cross-Canada run in support for mental health awareness
CityNews Toronto · Oct 15, 2026
Local healthcare partners encouraging residents to get their vaccine amid early respiratory illness season
Quinte News · Oct 15, 2026
WHO issues warning of measles spreading in Americas. Here’s how Canadians could be affected
CP24 · Oct 15, 2026
Niagara Health receives provincial awards for organ and tissue donation excellence
Niagara Health · Oct 15, 2026
Flintstones vitamins, Aleve and Claritin tablets hit in new recall
Global News · Oct 15, 2026
New Sanofi facility in Toronto to boost Canada’s flu-vaccine production, pandemic preparedness
Canadian Packaging · Oct 15, 2026
Pope Leo XIV’s diagnosis highlights importance of lung cancer screening in Canada
Global News · Oct 15, 2026
Canadians urged to check their cheese after several brands hit with recall
CP24 · Oct 14, 2026
Ontario invests $104 million to expand undergraduate student seats at Queen’s
Queen's University · Oct 14, 2026
Farm Boy cheeses, 2 other brands recalled for listeria risk across Canada
Global News · Oct 14, 2026
Recall: Possible issue with brakes affects thousands of cars in Canada
insauga.com · Oct 14, 2026
OPINION: Canada has something to learn from U.S. healthcare — but it’s not what you think
Toronto Sun · Oct 14, 2026
Meet Dr. Sonia Anand, 2026-27 Scholar-in-Residence at Unity Health Toronto
Unity Health Toronto · Oct 14, 2026
Costco Canada shoppers can get a full refund in latest recall
Daily Hive · Oct 14, 2026
Why Canada’s caregivers say their retirement plans are being ‘decimated’
Global News · Oct 14, 2026
Player status report, presented by Orlando Health: Orlando City SC at Toronto FC
Orlando City · Oct 14, 2026
Pope Leo XIV planned surgery to remove lung ‘nodule’ – what to know
Global News · Oct 12, 2026
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