Medication Safety & Public Health: A Canadian Medical Association Journal report details an Ontario case where an 11-year-old died of rabies after waking with a bat on his face and not getting post-exposure care—doctors stress bites can be tiny and rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms start. Health Policy & Equity: A new investigation into B.C. hospital overdoses says the province still can’t say how many people are overdosing in hospitals, after a year of freedom-of-information requests left only one health authority’s data available. Medicare Under Pressure: Commentators and health groups warn Alberta’s Bill 11 and “dual practice” move toward two-tier care, arguing it conflicts with the Canada Health Act and calling for federal action. Cancer Research: UCalgary and McMaster researchers report a first-in-class CAR T-cell therapy (GCAR1) targeting solid tumors, with early promise in sarcoma and other cancers. Infectious Disease on the Move: The Ruby Princess cruise reported a norovirus outbreak affecting 102 passengers and 23 crew on a Canada/Alaska trip, prompting enhanced sanitation and full disinfection before the next voyage. Wellness & Access: A Summerland, B.C. thrift shop added a secure donation area to protect volunteers after safety concerns in a back alley. Travel Health Costs: A TD survey finds nearly half of Canadians plan to skip travel insurance this summer, despite risks—especially for U.S. medical costs.