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J&J buys Halda Therapeutics for $3.05 billion

Johnson & Johnson expands its oncology portfolio with $3.05 billion acquisition of Halda Therapeutics, strengthening its cancer treatment pipeline. Learn about this major healthcare investment.

Barbados Launches US$200M Life Sciences Hub

Barbados partners with EarlyHealth Group to build a US$200 million life sciences hub, positioning the island as the Caribbean's premier pharmaceutical and research centre.

AI Megadeals Drive Canadian VC to $1.8B in Q3

Canadian venture capital activity rose to $1.8B in Q3 2025, fueled by AI megadeals like Cohere. Despite the quarterly uptick, year-to-date investment of $4.9B lags significantly behind 2024.

Pfizer wins $10B obesity drug takeover battle

Pfizer triumphs in dramatic $10 billion bidding war for obesity drug maker Metsera, securing crucial White House-backed deal to compete in weight-loss market. Read the full story.

Trump's Plan to Slash Obesity Drug Prices

Former President Donald Trump unveils ambitious strategy to dramatically reduce costs of groundbreaking weight-loss medications, promising relief for millions struggling with obesity.

Trump's Drug Price Plan Backfires, Helps Democrats

Former President Trump's proposal to regulate Medicare drug prices faces unexpected consequences as Democrats leverage it to attack Republican positions on healthcare, creating political turmoil.

Trump Obesity Drug Deal Boosts Pharma Stocks

Major pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly experience significant stock surges as former President Donald Trump considers a groundbreaking obesity drug partnership, potentially revolutionizing weight loss treatment accessibility.

Manitoba First Nations Push for Federal Budget Changes

Manitoba First Nations leaders are calling for urgent amendments to the federal budget, arguing it fails to address pressing infrastructure, healthcare, and economic development needs in their communities.

BC Libraries Struggle with Soaring eBook Demand

British Columbia libraries are facing a digital crisis as exploding demand for eBooks and digital materials outpaces available funding, creating growing wait times and access barriers for patrons across the province.

Federal Budget 2025: Quebec's Major Gains

Discover how Quebec stands to gain billions from Ottawa's latest budget, with massive investments in healthcare, green technology, and infrastructure that could transform the province's economic landscape.

$750M Budget Boost for Early-Stage Canadian Tech

Canada's 2025 federal budget addresses the critical 'valley of death' funding gap with $750 million in strategic investments aimed at helping early-stage tech companies scale and compete globally.

PEI's $1.6B Plan: New Hospital & Schools Coming

Prince Edward Island reveals ambitious five-year capital plan featuring new hospital, schools, and healthcare facilities across the province in historic infrastructure investment.

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