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Premier Doug Ford is planning to call a provincial election next Wednesday, which would send Ontarians to the polls on Feb. 27, a senior Progressive Conservative source has confirmed to CBC News.The planned election call would...

What is normal pressure hydrocephalus, the brain disorder affecting Billy Joel?

Singer Billy Joel said Friday he was recently diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder. He said it's affected his hearing, vision and...

Former employees apply for class-action lawsuit against Interior Health over stolen identities

Two former employees have filed an application for a class action lawsuit against Interior Health in the B.C. Supreme Court.The lawsuit, filed May 22,...

Should ayahuasca be made legal? A N.S. religious freedom case tests that argument

The first sign that something was off was the sound of truck doors being slammed outside, a puzzling break to the peace inside the...

More than 170 new measles cases reported in Ontario, bringing total to nearly 1,800

Public Health Ontario says 173 more people have been infected with measles in the province over the past week.That brings the number of measles...

Lethbridge doctors worry about patient safety as ER staffing shortage drags on

Emergency room doctors in Lethbridge are warning that ongoing staffing shortages could make growing wait times even longer.An open letter signed by 16 physicians...

Number of reported bedsores in Nova Scotia hospitals soar

The number of serious bedsores reportedly found in patients in Nova Scotia hospitals has risen, but the province says it is only because it...

Global pandemic accord adopted by WHO amid U.S. absence

Members of the World Health Organization adopted an agreement on Tuesday intended to improve preparedness for future pandemics following the disjointed global response to...

Bankrupt DNA testing company 23andMe to be bought by Regeneron

Drugmaker Regeneron Pharmaceuticals will buy genetic testing firm 23andMe Holding for $256 million USD through a bankruptcy auction, the companies said on Monday.Regeneron said it will comply with...

Vaccine skepticism a growing concern, virologist warns amid rising measles caseload

Misinformation is making it hard for Canada to reach the vaccination levels needed to prevent the spread of measles, experts say as the country deals...

Seasonal allergies are getting worse, but newer medications could offer relief

The Dose23:43Why are my allergies getting worse?Most people with seasonal allergies have likely noticed an uncomfortable trend over the past few years. In parts...

Cannabis can be used as a psychedelic in therapy, but it’s not for everyone, some mental health providers say

Other People's Problems40:41Welcome to Other People’s Problems - On DrugsSome Canadians who suffer from mental illness are turning to psychedelic therapy that utilizes cannabis...

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