TORONTO – The University Health Network (UHN) is launching enhancements to an early warning and response system that uses data to alert clinicians about sepsis cases in patients before they […]

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SASKATOON – Saskatchewan’s attorney general has opted against charging an RCMP officer who broke a female hospital patient’s arm during a violent arrest more than a year ago. The decision […]

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MONTREAL – Campaigning politicians blasted premier Christine Fréchette earlier this week, as a Radio-Canada report claimed a provincial IT project that aims to update and transform healthcare financial systems. Despite […]

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SAANICH, BC – A new machine designed to improve safety and efficiency during cataract surgery was wheeled into an operating room at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital last month, making it […]

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VANCOUVER – People in Vancouver and surrounding communities have better access to rehabilitation care as Vancouver General Hospital has launched an on-demand 3D-printing process to produce custom medical splints more […]

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TORONTO – Billionaire Galen Weston Jr. (pictured) is expanding his financing commitments to startups with the launch of a $180-million venture capital fund by his family holding company’s private capital […]

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KINGSTON, Ont. – Patients undergoing MRI exams at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) will soon benefit from faster scan times, sharper images and a more comfortable experience thanks to a […]

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TORONTO – Please join us at the Canadian Diagnostic Executive Forum (CDEF) 2026, taking place in Toronto from October 18-20. Brought to you by In-Common Laboratories (ICL), the CDEF is […]

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WATERLOO, Ont. – The National Institutes of Health Informatics is offering new micro-courses for healthcare professionals, beginning fall 2026. They include: “Connected Health and Iot,” “Data Strategy for Healthcare Organizations: […]

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VANCOUVER – The University of British Columbia has crossed a major commercialization milestone, officially launching its 302nd spin-off company following the addition of 15 new ventures in 2026. According to […]

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NORTH BAY, Ont. – North Bay Regional Health Centre says it’s among the first medical centres in the world to give patients safe, clinician-approved AI support around the clock. And […]

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VANCOUVER – The University of British Columbia has received a $40-million gift from alumni Matthew and Natalie MacIsaac, the largest donation ever made to a school of nursing in Canadian […]

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TORONTO – Invest Ontario welcomes a planned $25.4 million investment from Heidi as the company establishes its North American headquarters in Toronto, reinforcing Ontario’s position as a global hub for […]

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WINNIPEG – Winnipeg’s Portage Place Shopping Centre, which first opened its doors in 1987 with 130 shops, is undergoing a $650-million redevelopment that includes a $300-million Healthcare Centre of Excellence. […]

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TORONTO – Signal 1, which makes AI tools for healthcare, has landed a deal with Newfoundland and Labrador’s medical authority as it grows a Canadian clientele that includes Nova Scotia’s […]

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EDMONTON – The University of Alberta Hospital’s emergency department now has a new weapons detection system at its entrance. All patients and visitors to the ER will have to go […]

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VANCOUVER – Providence Health Care (PHC) is bringing research into daily patient care at Holy Family Hospital (HFH) through a new Rehab Research and Innovation Lab (RRIL). The lab sits […]

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NEW YORK – The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) celebrates founder Michael J. Fox (pictured) as the recipient of the 2026 Lasker~Bloomberg Public Service Award, recognizing his […]

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HALIFAX – Virtual Hallway has announced the launch of Asklepius, a first-of-its-kind Canadian clinical solution that combines AI with the insights of Canadian specialists, helping frontline clinicians get trusted answers […]

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OSHAWA, Ont. – Lakeridge Health has achieved Stage 7 of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM), joining a select group of Canadian […]

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