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Critics caution against plan to expand medical assistance in dying to those with mental illness
Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani suggests a potential delay of the expansion, set for March 17, 2024.
The worst he's ever seen: Patients are increasingly acting out—and driving family physicians away
Dr. Farhan Khan's walk-in clinic has been vandalized, smashed and pelted with eggs. During one incident, a patient threatened him with sharp objects.

No warrant, no problem: Top U.S. drugstore chains allow staff to hand over patient files to police right in the stores

Staff members face 'extreme pressure to immediately respond,' CVS, Kroger and Rite Aid told congressional investigators.
Alberta college launches national search for new registrar

After more than three decades leading the Alberta College of Pharmacy, registrar Greg Eberhart has announced he is retiring on December 31, 2024.
Alberta seeks feedback on draft standards for pharmacy operations

Registered members of the Alberta College of Pharmacy should expect an email asking them to review and provide feedback on the draft Standards for the Operation of Licensed Pharmacies. Consultations close on February 23, 2024.
NDP and Liberals set new deadline for introduction of pharmacare bill

The NDP and Liberals have agreed to a new deadline of March 1.
'Not your HR police': Doctor tells employers to quit asking for sick notes

'Stop sending your mildly ill but very infectious employees to my ED for a note where they infect my frail elderly and newborn patients!' PEI emergency physician Dr. Kay M. Dingwall wrote on X. 'Knock it off.'
Kingston palliative care project to address social isolation

Project recruits volunteers to provide support to patients in the community.
NAPRA interim recommendations: low concentration brimonidine tartrate eye drops okay on retail shelves

Comments on new interim recommendations must be submitted by Jan. 11.
Regina doctor charged with fraud, breach of trust, identity theft, and overbilling

The 53-year-old doctor, who also faces non-criminal charges, has turned herself in to the police for what has been described as allegations involving ‘a very significant amount of money.’

Critics caution against plan to expand medical assistance in dying to those with mental illness

The worst he's ever seen: Patients are increasingly acting out—and driving family physicians away

No warrant, no problem: Top U.S. drugstore chains allow staff to hand over patient files to police right in the stores

Alberta college launches national search for new registrar

Alberta seeks feedback on draft standards for pharmacy operations

NDP and Liberals set new deadline for introduction of pharmacare bill

'Not your HR police': Doctor tells employers to quit asking for sick notes

Kingston palliative care project to address social isolation

NAPRA interim recommendations: low concentration brimonidine tartrate eye drops okay on retail shelves

Regina doctor charged with fraud, breach of trust, identity theft, and overbilling

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