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Federal government struggling to get rid of millions of extra COVID-19 rapid tests

As the Omicron variant of the virus began to tear across Canada at the end of 2021, the government rapidly bought up rapid antigen tests, distributing most of them to the provinces so people could swab themselves for the virus at home.
Why northern doctors don’t serve with the OMA

The barriers to volunteering are many.
Alberta premier threatens sanctions against Calgary clinic set to charge fees

The premier says her government is committed to the principles of the Canada Health Act that include patients not paying to access publicly funded services such as doctor visits.
Pets of pharmacy: Ruby in the snow

Is the heat getting to you? Focus on this cool picture of Ruby in the snow
The (pharmacy) funny pages: We prefer to be called endocrinologists

Your weekly dose of giggles!
Low-level drinking comes with risks

But risks increase in a dose-response manner.
Poll: What is the best thing about your day-to-day work life?

Take our weekly doctor poll. See what your colleagues say.
The N.W.T. is registering more doctors than ever. So why the shortage?

In 2003, 236 doctors were registered, according to the professional licensing body of the territory’s Department of Health and Social Services. By 2013, that number had grown to 403.