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Doctors frustrated with 'selfishness' of unvaccinated people, protesters
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Vaccine passports come into effect in Manitoba ahead of more public health measures

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is now required to enter a range of venues and businesses, including restaurants, bars, bingo halls, gyms and movie theatres.
QUIZ: What do you know about COVID booster shots?

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Calgary pharmacist suspended for diverting meds for personal use

A Hearing Tribunal for the Alberta College of Pharmacy found he was guilty of unprofessional conduct.
U.S. offers grants to train techs to administer immunizations

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) has awarded grants to support training in two US state pharmacist associations.
Ivermectin: efficacy and safety data lacking for COVID-19 prevention or treatment

Health Canada advises consumers not use veterinary or human dosage forms of ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19.
Deeply divided U.S. Supreme Court allows Texas law banning most abortions to remain in place

The court voted 5-4 to deny an emergency appeal from abortion providers and others that sought to block enforcement of the law that went into effect Wednesday.
Sex, lies and sanctions: Psychiatrist hit with $15,000 penalty and barred from practice

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta said sanctions would have been worse had Dr. Ian Postnikoff stayed in practice
2021 had deadliest first half of a year for drug toxicity in B.C., chief coroner says

It's the highest death toll recorded in the first six months of a calendar year during the province's overdose crisis.

Doctors frustrated with 'selfishness' of unvaccinated people, protesters

How concerned are your patients who are parents about school this fall?

Vaccine passports come into effect in Manitoba ahead of more public health measures

QUIZ: What do you know about COVID booster shots?

Calgary pharmacist suspended for diverting meds for personal use

U.S. offers grants to train techs to administer immunizations

Ivermectin: efficacy and safety data lacking for COVID-19 prevention or treatment

Deeply divided U.S. Supreme Court allows Texas law banning most abortions to remain in place

Sex, lies and sanctions: Psychiatrist hit with $15,000 penalty and barred from practice

2021 had deadliest first half of a year for drug toxicity in B.C., chief coroner says