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- 2/17/2022
Ottawa police say 70 people arrested so far at protest
The force made the announcement after police clad in riot gear and touting gas masks and tear-gas guns converged on a large crowd of protesters to contain them near the Westin Hotel in downtown Ottawa. - 2/16/2022
Newfoundland and Labrador dropping masking, vaccination passport measures March 14
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, chief medical officer of health, told reporters today that high vaccination rates have helped make it possible to gradually remove the remaining public health measures. - 2/16/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Sandy Faheim: "As the world changes, we will continue to evolve and adapt."
When I collaborate with others, I find I can make the biggest difference and that drives me. There's something truly empowering about working with others to improve patient outcomes. - 2/16/2022
Ontario hospitals keeping mandatory vaccination for staff, some for visitors
Premier Doug Ford declined last year to implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff at hospitals—though only one hospital was opposed to it - but many put their own policies in place. - 2/16/2022
The price and promise of the pandemic
New opportunities for expanded care have raised the profile—and importance—of community pharmacists. But at what cost? - 2/16/2022
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine gets approval for use in Canada
The vaccine, which is protein-based, is the first of its kind to get approval in the country. - 2/16/2022
Vaccine policies 'no longer necessary,' Ontario top doc wants to remove them March 1
Dr. Kieran Moore says he's reviewing letters of instruction sent last year to various sectors including hospitals and post-secondary institutions, which required that they develop immunization policies. - 2/15/2022
B.C. to lift most COVID restrictions, but mask and vaccine rules remain
Immunization campaigns, including booster shots, will continue in B.C., where 90.5% of residents over age 12 have received their second dose of a vaccine. - 2/15/2022
Researchers find potential to create universal type O blood organs for transplants
A new study from Canadian researchers is providing hope for potential transplant recipients, especially those like Ostrander who have rare blood types or other physical factors that increase their time on waitlists.