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- 2/10/2022
New Brunswick judge rejects 'rambling' anti vax arguments from four public servants
In a scathing decision that takes aim at basic anti-vaccination arguments, Court of Queen's Bench Justice E. Thomas Christie said the court had no jurisdiction in this case. - 2/10/2022
In reversal, FDA puts brakes on COVID shots for kids under 5
The Food and Drug Administration had urged Pfizer and its partner BioNTech to apply for authorization of extra-low doses of its vaccine for the youngest children before studies were even finished—citing the toll the Omicron variant has taken on children. - 2/10/2022
Ontario premier declares state of emergency in response to protests
Doug Ford says fines for non-compliance will be up to $100,000 and up to a year imprisonment. - 2/10/2022
Everything on table to end illegal protests but threat of violence a concern: Trudeau
Trudeau says the people still illegally blocking streets in Ottawa and border crossings to the United States must go home or face increasingly severe consequences that could ruin their lives. - 2/9/2022
POLL: If we're post-peak vaccination in pharmacies, what's next?
Now that demand for COVID-19 vaccines and boosters has peaked, what's your priority for your pharmacy in the months ahead? - 2/9/2022
More trucks out of Ottawa's core, as calls grow for end to border blockades
Political patience with the protesters has run thin as vehicles choke the flow of goods at border crossings, including at Coutts, Alta., Emerson, Man., and the busy Windsor-Detroit Ambassador Bridge. - 2/9/2022
Insurance forms drive family doctors to distraction
Physician poll finds wide range on what doctors are charging for their time. - 2/9/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Brian Cicali: "...one does not get into healthcare with personal gain in mind."
I believe one does not get into healthcare with personal gain in mind, as the most important aspect/goal of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences is to help others who are sick or suffering. - 2/9/2022
Do FPs cause delays in other specialists’ wait time?
Wait times for specialists are long for many reasons and unnecessary referrals from family doctors are one of these reasons, says Dr. Jabir Jassam. - 2/9/2022
Northern Ontario School of Medicine receives 'ground breaking' donation
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine received a $1 million donation from the Slaight Family Foundation to support 40 BIPOC women medical students who live in Northern Ontario.