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A new global pandemic agreement is near. But why can’t countries agree on a plan? – National | Globalnews.ca

A global treaty to fight pandemics like COVID is going to have to wait: After more than two years of…

Federal tests find no signs of bird flu virus in Canadian retail milk | CBC News

Early tests on milk being sold in Canada found no signs of the virus that causes a dangerous…

Trudeau to deliver speech at international union convention in Philadelphia | CBC News

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to promote Canada's trade relationship with the United States in a speech…

CBU forging ahead with medical school plans despite concerns by local doctors | CBC News

Cape Breton University is pushing ahead with plans for a new medical school in Nova Scotia despite concerns…

Canada's new cancer figures reflect a mixed message: study | CBC News

Cancer continues to be the biggest killer in Canada, but more people are surviving up to 25 years…

Palestinians seeking passage to Canada fight despair as Rafah campaign closes off their exit | CBC News

Nearly 200 Palestinians have managed to escape Gaza and obtain approval to travel to Canada — but they…

Scientists watching wastewater for signs of H5N1 as U.S. bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle grows | CBC News

Scientists in the U.S. and Canada are watching wastewater for early signs of H5N1 as an outbreak of…

Canadian Blood Services apologizes to the 2SLGBTQ+ community for donation ban | CBC News

Canadian Blood Services is apologizing to the 2SLGBTQ+ community for its "harmful" former policies that for decades prevented men…

Former Ontario chief justice to lead commission investigating systemic abuse in sport | CBC News

Sport and Physical Activity Minister Carla Qualtrough has appointed a former chief justice of the Ontario Court of…

Whooping cough outbreak reported in eastern Newfoundland | CBC News

Forty-two cases of whooping cough have been reported in eastern Newfoundland since February, according to the provincial health…

Northern Alberta industries urged to support unique mental health issues of employees | CBC News

Employers need to be more proactive in helping workers maintain their psychological well-being, including by being more cognizant…

No concern about a 'diminished supply' of doctors in Ontario, health ministry says | CBC News

Recruitment and retention of doctors in Ontario is "not a major concern," the Ministry of Health suggests in…