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Canadian Researchers Studying Use Of Bacteria, Viruses To Prevent Alzheimer's
Researchers from the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center in Toronto are studying the use of bacteria and viruses to find a solution how to prevent Alzheimer's disease.

Butler-Jones Rejects Idea Of Swine Flu Parties To Build Immunity For H1N1 Infected Children
Canada's chief public health officer Dr. David Butler-Jones rejected on Thursday the suggestion for children infected with the Influenza A (H1N1) virus to come together and in the process build immunity in the event the swine flu virus becomes stronger.

Health Canada Studying If It Will Follow U.S. FDA In Placing Black Box Warnings On Anti-Smoking Drugs
The results of talks between Health Canada and Pfizer Inc. will determine the course of action Ottawa will make if it will place safety warnings on packaging of anti-smoking drugs known to have psychiatric side effects such as suicidal thoughts.

Study: Indigenous People At Higher H1N1 Risk Because Of Poverty, Lack Of Access To Health Infrastructure
Recent studies have shown that indigenous communities are at a higher risk to be hit by viruses like the Influenza A (H1N1).

Alberta Farmers Brace For Grasshopper Attack
The woes of Alberta's farmers continue to multiply. Even as they struggle financially with losses arising from one of Canada's worst drought, parts of the province are under threat of a grasshopper attack.

Ontario Conservative Leader Nixes Back-To-Work Legislation For Striking Toronto Workers
Ontario Conservative leader Tim Hudak rejected on Thursday a call for the province to intervene and issue a back-to-work legislation to end the Toronto workers' strike which had entered its 11th day.

Canadian Institute Recommends Delaying Retirement By 5 Years, Encouraging Couples To Have More Children
Canada must not depend on young migrants to fill in the gap caused by low natural population growth in the country, a study by the C.D. Howe Institute said.

Teck Resources Sells 17.2% Shares To China Fund For $1.5 Billion
Canadian diversified miner Teck Resources Limited (NYSE:TCK) said Friday it sold 17.2 percent stake to State-owned China Investment Corp., helping the firm to bolster financial statements.

Credit Delinquency Rate In Canada Climbs Up To 19 Percent In May
A report released by Equifax Canada Thursday warned about the rising debt delinquency rate in Canada that has climbed up to 19 percent by end of May.

France Supports Greater Role For Quebec In Climate Change Talks
French Prime Minister Francois Filion wants Quebec to play a greater role in shaping Canada's climate change policies. Filion showed his support to Quebec Premier Jean Charest in a luncheon meeting Wednesday.