Healthcare

Is it possible to work with a narcissist?
Dr. Jabir Jassam takes on the kind of co-worker in a clinic who slowly destroys the culture of a workplace.
WHO warns that new virus variant poses 'very high' risk
If the virus proves dangerous as feared, "the impact on vulnerable populations would be substantial, particularly in countries with low vaccination coverage,'' WHO said, noting that no deaths linked to omicron have been reported so far.

U.S. Supreme Court set to take up all or nothing abortion fight
Toronto's medical officer of health recommends decriminalizing possession of small amounts of drugs

Dr. Eileen de Villa is asking for an exemption to a section under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act that would apply only to those living in the city.
Doctor: Many South Africans ill in recent COVID-19 surge have mild symptoms

Most of the new cases in South Africa have been among people in their 20s and 30s, and doctors note that age group generally has milder symptoms of COVID-19 in any case.
Street drug potentially 20 times stronger than fentanyl pops up in Sask.

Due to the drug’s potency, first responders need to take appropriate precautions if handling the drug.
Government to introduce bill outlawing conversion therapy for adults and children

The bill, if passed, would outlaw practices that seek to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity.
Alberta ombudsman says she doesn't have the power to probe EMS dispatch consolidation

The municipalities have contended that the decision to consolidate the dispatch services to save the government money could put the lives of people in their communities at risk.
Canada supports plan for international pandemic treaty

Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says Canada supports the development of a new global convention on pandemic preparedness and response that will be debated at a special meeting of the World Health Assembly today.
Wary, weary world slams doors shut, fearing omicron variant

Travelers infected with the new version have turned up in a cascading number of countries over the past few days, and new cases in Portugal and Scotland have raised fears that the variant may already be spreading locally.

Is it possible to work with a narcissist?

WHO warns that new virus variant poses 'very high' risk

U.S. Supreme Court set to take up all or nothing abortion fight

Toronto's medical officer of health recommends decriminalizing possession of small amounts of drugs

Doctor: Many South Africans ill in recent COVID-19 surge have mild symptoms

Street drug potentially 20 times stronger than fentanyl pops up in Sask.

Government to introduce bill outlawing conversion therapy for adults and children

Alberta ombudsman says she doesn't have the power to probe EMS dispatch consolidation

Canada supports plan for international pandemic treaty

Wary, weary world slams doors shut, fearing omicron variant