New neonatal ICU to open at downtown hospital
St. Michael’s Hospital will open a new 12,000 square foot neonatal intensive care unit with funding from the provincial government.
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“Long transition”: Toronto family doctor discusses Ontario Health Teams
Ontario Health Teams are regional health authorities that replaced Local Health Integration Networks. Since then, they have drawn lots of talk from health policy watchers. UofT professor and St. Michael’s physician Dr. Danyaal Raza offers his perspective.
Study permit cap hits York where it hurts
York’s plan to support new international students as the federal government caps new study permits.
Premier Doug Ford and the Ontario PCs Kick Off the Summer With FordFest
Premier Ford hosts FordFest with enthusiastic audience support.
Government Corrects Alcohol Guidelines — Again
An editing error resulted in recommendation of no more than 2 standard drinks per week; the corrected recommendation is 200 per week.
Tuition freeze extended for third straight year
York and other universities continue to freeze tuition fees for students. Out of province and international students, however, have not been able to share the same luxury.
NDP, Liberals announce “supply and confidence” agreement
With the 2022 provincial election approaching, common goals bring the unlikely pairing of the NDP and Liberals together.
Moving into the ‘next normal’ as COVID-19 restrictions continue to lift.
While mask mandates lift almost everywhere, healthcare systems must learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and health literacy must be prioritized.
Law proposal for workers to know if they are being electronically tracked
Ontario proposes a law to require employers to disclose how they are electronically tracking their employees.
A talk with Dr. Allan Hutchinson on the Emergencies Act
Discussion with Osgoode Hall Professor Allan Hutchinson on the Emergencies Act and topics surrounding it.