Health System Strain: An independent review says years of breakdowns and strained relations helped trigger a pediatric service crisis at Kelowna General Hospital in 2025, with physicians warning Interior Health about future disruptions. Labour & Seniors Care: CUPE Manitoba alleges Shaftesbury Park Retirement Residence fired about 70 health-care aides the same day they became union members, calling it illegal union-busting. Public Health & Food Security: Food Banks Canada gave Alberta a D- in its 2026 poverty report card, citing housing costs, weak income supports, and rising food insecurity. Infectious Disease Watch: Peel Public Health is investigating measles exposure tied to confirmed cases, including potential exposure at Pearson Airport. Medical Research & Drugs: Merck reported positive Phase 3 results for tulisokibart in ulcerative colitis, meeting key remission endpoints. Antimicrobial Resistance: Canada is funding up to $892K for Amphoraxe Life Sciences to develop antimicrobial peptide alternatives to antibiotics for poultry, targeting E. coli and Salmonella. End-of-Life Debate: A new look at Canada’s MAID 10-year mark highlights rapid growth in assisted deaths and intensifying ethical concerns. Rare Disease Treatment: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals says the EU authorized REDEMPLO (plozasiran) to reduce triglycerides in familial chylomicronemia syndrome. Wildlife-to-Public Health: Research warns chronic wasting disease prions can spread from deer that look healthy, raising new concerns for hunters and wildlife management.