Research from the University of Waterloo has made it possible to accurately track indoor temperatures to determine households ...

The recent tragic floods in Texas have focused attention on the human impact of the cuts to government infrastructure and ...

Sonal GuptaLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterCanada's National ObserverSeveral of Canada’s federal departments didn’t meet the mandated target for Ind ...

A growing body of research shows the cascading health impacts of wildfire smoke, from cognitive decline to heart issues.

President Donald Trump posted a letter to social media Thursday evening announcing Canadian goods will be subject to a 35% ...

Myths or misconceptions about Canada’s health care system are quite common among newcomers, especially because of how it’s portrayed internationally. Here is a recap of some of the most common myths ...

With measles outbreaks, avian influenza and syphilis and HIV on the rise, Canada needs to strengthen its disease surveillance ...

The mayors of 14 Inuit communities in northern Quebec are demanding the provincial government declare a public health emergency as tuberculosis cases in Nunavik reach the highest reported level in ...

Public health services in Alberta are increasingly sidelined and alarmingly diminished. The answer: It doesn’t. Currently, public-health responsibilities have been scattered across organizations ...

Public health officials are urging Canadians to ensure vaccinations are up-to-date ahead of the Easter long weekend as concerns about the spread of measles persist, including in Ontario where more ...

Opinion: Canada comes second last out of 20 countries in new health-care ranking Countries that rank near the top usually combine public and private supply while maintaining low-income people's access ...