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Australia's social media ban leaves a 15-year-old worried about losing touch with friends
Starting Wednesday, children younger than 16 have been banned by law from holding accounts with Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube and Twitch. The platforms face fines of up to 49.5 million Australian dollars (C$45.4 million) if they fail to take reasonable steps to remove the accounts.
The FMOQ and the Quebec government have reached an agreement in principle
‘If it is accepted by the members . . . this would be the most significant change in family physician compensation since the implementation of the health insurance plan.’

Hundreds of Canada goose deaths in Manitoba leave wildlife experts perplexed

‘It’s a bit strange that at this point in the history of this virus in North America . . . that we would see a change like that now.’
Licence suspended for highest-billing doctor in Newfoundland and Labrador

A spokesperson with the college said it could not comment on the matter.
Centralized surgical waitlists could actually increase rather than decrease choice for patients, CMAJ article argues

A centralized ‘single-entry’ referral system that can reduce surgical wait times is actually the more ethical option, despite concerns that such a system could limit choice for patients, according to a new commentary piece in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Heart-warming Heart & Stroke ad surprises clinician-scientists with grateful patients

The ads by Heart & Stroke put a human face on the impact of research into cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders.
Virtual emergency care launching at four hospitals in B.C.’s Interior

The Interior Health authority says in a statement the pilot will be used in hospitals emergency departments in Lillooet, Clearwater, Nakusp and Princeton, all locations that have been closed periodically because of staffing shortages.
Proposal to explore emergency service line for Winnipeg mental health calls approved

The city’s executive policy committee approved Tuesday a motion from Mayor Scott Gillingham for his office to work with a consulting firm to outline how a proposed Winnipeg Community Response Service could work with community partners, health-system supports and the city’s 911 operations.
How a rare drug made from scientists' blood saves babies from botulism

Licensed in 2003, BabyBIG is the brand name for human botulism immune globulin, an IV medication that uses antibodies from volunteers vaccinated against botulism to help babies too young to fight the disease on their own.
Manitoba is the first province to collect data on patients' race—so what has it learned?

Dr. Marcia Anderson spearheaded the project to begin voluntary collection of this data across the province.

Australia's social media ban leaves a 15-year-old worried about losing touch with friends

The FMOQ and the Quebec government have reached an agreement in principle

Hundreds of Canada goose deaths in Manitoba leave wildlife experts perplexed

Licence suspended for highest-billing doctor in Newfoundland and Labrador

Centralized surgical waitlists could actually increase rather than decrease choice for patients, CMAJ article argues

Heart-warming Heart & Stroke ad surprises clinician-scientists with grateful patients

Virtual emergency care launching at four hospitals in B.C.’s Interior

Proposal to explore emergency service line for Winnipeg mental health calls approved

How a rare drug made from scientists' blood saves babies from botulism

Manitoba is the first province to collect data on patients' race—so what has it learned?