It says there could be local shortages of medications if people hoard more than they need.
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The government has advised pharmacies not to dispense more than necessary, and is monitoring the supply of drugs.
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The federal government is warning people not to stockpile their prescriptions.
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It says there could be local shortages of medications if people hoard more than they need.
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The government has advised pharmacies not to dispense more than necessary, and is monitoring the supply of drugs.
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Furstenau suffered a defeat in the October 2024 legislative election, but despite this, the leadership of the party has remained with her so far.\nFurstenau first won a seat in 2017, when her party played a key role in forming the New Democrats' government. In last year’s election, Furstenau left her former seat of Cowichan Valley to run for Victoria-Beacon Hill, where she was defeated by the NDP candidate.\nAccording to sources, BC Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau will hold a press conference tomorro"},{"id":466221,"locale":["en","pa"],"slug":"canadian-foreign-minister-mélanie-joly-to-visit-u-s-to-block-trumps-tariffs","titlePa":"ਮੇਲਾਨੀ ਜੋਲੀ ਟਰੰਪ ਦੇ ਟੈਰਿਫਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਰੋਕਣ ਲਈ ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਦਾ ਕਰਨਗੇ ਦੌਰਾ","introPa":"ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਦੇ ਵਿਦੇਸ਼ੀ ਮਾਮਲਿਆਂ ਦੇ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਮੇਲਾਨੀ ਜੌਲੀ ਵਲੋਂ ਟਰੰਪ ਦੇ ਟੈਰਿਫ ਨੂੰ ਰੋਕਣ ਦੀ ਕੋਸ਼ਿਸ਼ ਵਜੋਂ ਬੁੱਧਵਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਦਾ ਦੌਰਾ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ। ਜੌਲੀ ਨੇ ਅੱਜ ਪੱਤਰਕਾਰਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਗੱਲਬਾਤ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਇਸ ਦੀ ਪੁਸ਼ਟੀ ਕੀਤੀ।","categories":["Canada"],"postDate":"2025-01-27T11:40:00-08:00","postDateUpdated":"","image":"https://cdn.connectfm.ca/Mélanie-Joly.jpg","isUpdated":false,"title":"Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly to Visit U.S. to Block Trump’s Tariffs","intro":"Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly will visit the U.S. on Wednesday in an attempt to block Trump’s tariffs. Joly confirmed this while speaking to reporters today.\n\nShe stated that, regarding border security with the U.S., Canada has a strong border plan in place, which is being implemented. Joly also mentioned that she will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington on Wednesday to discuss the tariffs and is in contact with the President's border czar, Tom Homan.\nHowever, Joly also confirmed that Canada is prepared to respond to Trump's tariffs immediately, if necessary"},{"id":466168,"locale":["en","pa"],"slug":"dallewals-hunger-strike-enters-third-month","titlePa":"ਡੱਲੇਵਾਲ ਦਾ ਮਰਨ ਵਰਤ ਤੀਜੇ ਮਹੀਨੇ ’ਚ ਹੋਇਆ ਦਾਖ਼ਲ","introPa":"ਪੰਜਾਬ-ਹਰਿਆਣਾ ਦੇ ਖਨੌਰੀ ਬਾਰਡਰ ’ਤੇ ਕਿਸਾਨ ਨੇਤਾ ਜਗਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਡੱਲੇਵਾਲ ਦਾ ਮਰਨ ਵਰਤ ਤੀਜੇ ਮਹੀਨੇ ਵਿਚ ਦਾਖ਼ਲ ਹੋ ਚੁੱਕਾ ਹੈ, ਹਾਲਾਂਕਿ ਕੇਂਦਰ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਗੱਲਬਾਤ ਦਾ ਸੱਦਾ ਮਿਲਣ ’ਤੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦਾ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਹੋਇਆ ਇਲਾਜ ਜਾਰੀ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਰਿਪੋਰਟਸ ਮੁਤਾਬਕ, ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੀ ਵਿਗੜੀ ਸਿਹਤ ਨੂੰ ਮੋੜਾ ਪਿਆ ਹੈ।","categories":["India"],"postDate":"2025-01-27T11:36:00-08:00","postDateUpdated":"","image":"https://cdn.connectfm.ca/jagjit-singh-dhalewal.jpg","isUpdated":false,"title":"Dallewal’s Hunger Strike Enters Third Month","intro":"The hunger strike of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on the Khanauri border of Punjab-Haryana, has entered its third month. Despite this, his treatment, which began after receiving an invitation for talks from the Center, is ongoing, and reports indicate that his deteriorating health has shown some improvement.\n\nDallewal stated that if his health improves, he will try to attend the meeting with the Center. However, if his condition does not improve, he will still participate in the meeting via video conferencing.\nAdditionally, he commented on the unity resolution presented by the Sanyukt "},{"id":466098,"locale":["en","pa"],"slug":"ruby-dhalla-officially-approved-to-run-for-liberal-party-leadership","titlePa":"ਰੂਬੀ ਢੱਲਾ ਨੂੰ ਲਿਬਰਲ ਪਾਰਟੀ ਦੀ ਲੀਡਰਸ਼ਿਪ ਲਈ ਚੋਣ ਲੜਨ ਦੀ ਅਧਿਕਾਰਤ ਤੌਰ 'ਤੇ ਮਿਲੀ ਪ੍ਰਵਾਨਗੀ","introPa":"ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਦੇ ਅਗਲੇ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਲਿਬਰਲ ਪਾਰਟੀ ਦੇ ਲੀਡਰ ਬਣਨ ਦੀ ਦੌੜ ਵਿਚ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਭਾਰਤੀ ਮੂਲ ਦੀ ਰੂਬੀ ਢੱਲਾ ਦੀ ਉਮੀਦਵਾਰੀ ਨੂੰ ਹਰੀ ਝੰਡੀ ਮਿਲ ਗਈ ਹੈ। ਸਾਬਕਾ ਮੈਂਬਰ ਪਾਰਲੀਮੈਂਟ ਨੇ ਇਸ ਦੀ ਪੁਸ਼ਟੀ ਕੀਤੀ।","categories":["Canada"],"postDate":"2025-01-27T10:11:00-08:00","postDateUpdated":"","image":"https://cdn.connectfm.ca/ruby-dhalla.jpg","isUpdated":false,"title":"Ruby Dhalla Officially Approved to Run for Liberal Party Leadership","intro":"Indian-origin Ruby Dhalla, a former MP, has received official approval from the Liberal Party to run for its leadership and potentially become Canada’s next Prime Minister. Dhalla confirmed receiving a letter today approving her candidacy.\n\nA three-time MP, Dhalla was first elected to the House of Commons in 2004 from Brampton-Springdale and re-elected in 2006 and 2008. She lost her seat in 2011 and chose not to contest in 2015. In 2004, she became the first Indian-origin woman in Canadian Parliament, alongside Conservative Nina Grewal.\nDhalla faces tough competition from heavyweights like M"},{"id":466034,"locale":["en","pa"],"slug":"bank-of-canada-poised-to-cut-interest-rates-amid-economic-uncertainty","titlePa":"ਬੈਂਕ ਆਫ਼ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਵਲੋਂ ਇਸ ਹਫ਼ਤੇ ਵਿਆਜ ਦਰਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਕਟੌਤੀ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਉਮੀਦ","introPa":"ਬੈਂਕ ਆਫ਼ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਵਲੋਂ ਇਸ ਹਫ਼ਤੇ ਵਿਆਜ ਦਰਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਕਟੌਤੀ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਉਮੀਦ ਹੈ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਸੈਂਟਰਲ ਬੈਂਕ ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਨਾਲ ਵਪਾਰ ਯੁੱਧ ਦੀ ਤਿਆਰੀ ਕਰ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਨਾਲ ਕੈਨੇਡੀਅਨ ਅਰਥਵਿਵਸਥਾ ਮੰਦੀ ਵਿਚ ਜਾ ਸਕਦੀ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਖਪਤਕਾਰਾਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਕੀਮਤਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਵਾਧਾ ਹੋ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ।","categories":["Canada"],"postDate":"2025-01-27T09:56:00-08:00","postDateUpdated":"","image":"https://cdn.connectfm.ca/Bank-of-Canada-pumps-7B-expands-bond-buy-backs-to-ease-economic-concerns.jpg","isUpdated":false,"title":"Bank of Canada Poised to Cut Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty","intro":"The Bank of Canada is expected to lower interest rates this week as it braces for potential economic fallout from a trade war with the United States, which could trigger a recession and drive up consumer prices.\n\nDeputy Governor Toni Gravelle recently stated at an event in Toronto that the tariff dispute could significantly impact the economy and inflation, creating a challenging environment for the central bank.\nAnalysts predict the Bank of Canada will prioritize economic growth, investment, and the risk of job losses in its rate decision on Wednesday. A further interest rate reduction of 0.2"},{"id":465966,"locale":["en","pa"],"slug":"trudeau-to-appoint-10-senators-before-leaving-office-in-march","titlePa":"ਅਹੁਦਾ ਛੱਡਣ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਟਰੂਡੋ 10 ਸੈਨੇਟਰ ਕਰਨਗੇ ਨਿਯੁਕਤ","introPa":"ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਜਸਟਿਨ ਟਰੂਡੋ ਮਾਰਚ ਵਿਚ ਅਹੁਦਾ ਛੱਡਣ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਸੈਨੇਟ ਵਿਚ 10 ਖਾਲੀ ਅਸਾਮੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਭਰਨ ਦੀ ਯੋਜਨਾ ਬਣਾ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ। ਇਸ ਕਦਮ ਨਾਲ ਆਉਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਤੱਕ ਸੰਸਦ 'ਤੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੀ ਛਾਪ ਰਹੇਗੀ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਸੈਨੇਟਰ ਇੱਕ ਵਾਰ ਨਿਯੁਕਤ ਹੋਣ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਉਦੋਂ ਤੱਕ ਸੇਵਾ ਵਿਚ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ ਜਦੋਂ ਤੱਕ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੀ ਉਮਰ 75 ਸਾਲ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਜਾਂ ਉਹ ਖੁਦ ਅਹੁਦਾ ਛੱਡਣ ਦਾ ਫੈਸਲਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਲੈਂਦੇ।","categories":["Canada"],"postDate":"2025-01-27T09:52:00-08:00","postDateUpdated":"","image":"https://cdn.connectfm.ca/justin-trudeo_2024-01-16-172753_utpr.jpg","isUpdated":false,"title":"Trudeau to Appoint 10 Senators Before Leaving Office in March","intro":"Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to fill 10 Senate vacancies before stepping down in March, leaving a lasting impact on Parliament. Senators, once appointed, serve until the age of 75 or until they choose to retire.\n\nThe Senate, the upper house of Canada’s Parliament, will see new appointments finalized by Trudeau’s advisory board, with the process expected to conclude before his departure.\nTrudeau, who announced his retirement from politics, will step down as Liberal Party leader on March 9. Meanwhile, Conservatives worry that Trudeau-appointed senators may obstruct their agenda if the"},{"id":465892,"locale":["en","pa"],"slug":"chandra-arya-disqualified-from-liberal-party-leadership-race","titlePa":"ਲਿਬਰਲ ਪਾਰਟੀ ਦੀ ਲੀਡਰਸ਼ਿਪ ਦੌੜ ਵਿਚੋਂ ਚੰਦਰ ਆਰੀਆ ਹੋਏ ਬਾਹਰ","introPa":"ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਦੇ ਅਗਲੇ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਬਣਨ ਲਈ ਲਿਬਰਲ ਪਾਰਟੀ ਦੀ ਲੀਡਰਸ਼ਿਪ ਦੌੜ ਤੋਂ ਚੰਦਰ ਆਰੀਆ ਨੂੰ ਬਾਹਰ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। ਓਨਟਾਰੀਓ ਦੇ ਨੇਪੀਅਨ ਹਲਕੇ ਦੀ ਨੁਮਾਇੰਦਗੀ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲੇ ਆਰੀਆ ਨੇ ਇੱਕ ਸੋਸ਼ਲ ਮੀਡੀਆ ਪੋਸਟ ਵਿਚ ਇਸ ਦੀ ਪੁਸ਼ਟੀ ਕੀਤੀ।","categories":["Canada","Featured"],"postDate":"2025-01-27T09:45:00-08:00","postDateUpdated":"","image":"https://cdn.connectfm.ca/Chandra-Arya.jpg","isUpdated":false,"title":"Chandra Arya Disqualified from Liberal Party Leadership Race","intro":"Chandra Arya has been disqualified from the Liberal Party leadership race to become Canada’s next prime minister. Arya, who represents the riding of Nepean in Ontario, confirmed the news in a social media post.\n\nHe stated that the party informed him he would not be permitted to continue in the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.\nArya was among seven candidates who filed their nominations by Thursday’s deadline to enter the leadership contest.\nThe race now includes six candidates: former Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla, former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, former banker Mark Carney,"},{"id":465828,"locale":["en","pa"],"slug":"israel-begins-allowing-palestinians-to-return-to-northern-gaza-for-the-first-time-in-over-a-year","titlePa":"ਇਜ਼ਰਾਈਲ ਨੇ ਕਰੀਬ ਇਕ ਸਾਲ ਬਾਅਦ ਉੱਤਰੀ ਗਾਜ਼ਾ ਚ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਵਾਪਸ ਜਾਣ ਦੀ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਇਜਾਜ਼ਤ","introPa":"ਇਜ਼ਰਾਈਲ ਵਲੋਂ 15 ਮਹੀਨਿਆਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਫਲਸਤੀਨੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਗਾਜ਼ਾ ਦੇ ਉੱਤਰੀ ਖੇਤਰ ਵਿਚ ਵਾਪਸ ਜਾਣ ਦੀ ਇਜਾਜ਼ਤ ਦੇਣ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਹਜ਼ਾਰਾਂ ਲੋਕ ਆਪਣੇ ਘਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਪਰਤਣੇ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਹੋ ਗਏ ਹਨ। ਹਮਾਸ-ਇਜ਼ਰਾਇਲ ਵਿਚਕਾਰ ਜੰਗਬੰਦੀ ਸਮਝੌਤੇ ਤਹਿਤ ਇਹ ਵਾਪਸੀ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਹੋਈ ਹੈ। ਇਜ਼ਰਾਈਲ ਨੇ ਹਮਾਸ ਨਾਲ ਯੁੱਧ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਕਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਗਾਜ਼ਾ ਦੇ ਉੱਤਰੀ ਹਿੱਸੇ ਨੂੰ ਖਾਲੀ ਕਰਵਾ ਲਿਆ ਸੀ। ","categories":["World"],"postDate":"2025-01-27T06:30:00-08:00","postDateUpdated":"","image":"https://cdn.connectfm.ca/Israel_2025-01-27-143213_kzvs.jpg","isUpdated":false,"title":"Israel begins allowing Palestinians to return to northern Gaza for the first time in over a year","intro":"Israel on Monday began allowing Palestinians to return to the heavily destroyed north of the Gaza Strip for the first time since the early weeks ofthe 15-month war with Hamas, in accordance with a fragile ceasefire.\nThousands of Palestinians headed north after waiting for days to cross. Associated Press reporters saw people crossing the so-called Netzarim corridor shortly after 7 a.m. when the checkpoints were scheduled to open.\nThe opening was delayed for two days over a dispute between Hamas and Israel, which said the militant group had changed the order of the hostages it released in exchan"},{"id":465406,"locale":["en","pa"],"slug":"u-s-to-withdraw-from-world-health-organization-by-2026","titlePa":"ਅਮਰੀਕਾ 2026 ਤੱਕ ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਸਿਹਤ ਸੰਸਥਾ ਤੋਂ ਹੋ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ ਬਾਹਰ","introPa":"ਅਮਰੀਕਾ 22 ਜਨਵਰੀ, 2026 ਨੂੰ ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਸਿਹਤ ਸੰਸਥਾ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਹਰ ਹੋ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ। ਰਾਸ਼ਟਰਪਤੀ ਡੋਨਲਡ ਟਰੰਪ ਨੇ ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਸਿਹਤ ਏਜੰਸੀ ’ਤੇ ਮਹਾਮਾਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਹੋਰ ਅੰਤਰਰਾਸ਼ਟਰੀ ਸਿਹਤ ਸੰਕਟਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਗਲਤ ਢੰਗ ਨਾਲ ਨਜਿੱਠਣ ਦੇ ਦੋਸ਼ ਲਗਾਏ ਸਨ।","categories":["World","International"],"postDate":"2025-01-24T12:13:00-08:00","postDateUpdated":"","image":"https://cdn.connectfm.ca/america_2024-12-19-180756_fctg.jpg","isUpdated":false,"title":"U.S. to Withdraw from World Health Organization by 2026","intro":"The U.S. will officially withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) on January 22, 2026. President Donald Trump has accused the global health body of mishandling pandemics and other international health crises.\n\nTrump announced the withdrawal just hours after being sworn in for a second term on Monday. The U.S. has been the WHO’s largest financial contributor, providing around 18 percent of its total funding.\nUN Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq confirmed that the WHO received the U.S. letter of withdrawal on January 22. 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Connect FM - Federal government is warning people not to stockpile their prescriptions
A B.C. ambulance paramedic is seen outside the Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, B.C. Monday, March 23, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
The federal government is warning people not to stockpile their prescriptions.
It says there could be local shortages of medications if people hoard more than they need.
The government has advised pharmacies not to dispense more than necessary, and is monitoring the supply of drugs.