Read selected TAINTED BLOOD Stories by André Picard
THE BLOOD SCANDAL
RCMP lay 32 charges in tainted-blood case
'I lost my money, I lost my cars, I lost the house': A victim of hepatitis C hopes that there will be accountability at last
Thursday, November 21, 2002
ANDRÉ PICARD
PUBLIC HEALTH REPORTER
Tuesday, January 30, 2001
ANDRÉ PICARD AIDS epidemic creates generation of orphans
Now more than 13 million worldwide,
number of children who lose at least one parent
to the disease could be around 40 million by 2010
Friday, July 14, 2000
ANDRÉ PICARD Red Cross will seek bankruptcy protection
Agency staggers under weight of tainted blood claims
Thursday, July 9, 1998
ANDRÉ PICARD
The Globe and Mail 60,000 forgotten blood victims
HEPATITIS C / Health ministers have avoided
compensating Canadians who contracted the incurable disease.
Saturday, January 31, 1998
by ANDRÉ PICARD and ANNE McILROY
The Globe and Mail Hemophilia group wants charges laid
Complaint over blood filed with RCMP
Tuesday, December 2, 1997
BY ANDRÉ PICARD
Quebec Bureau Krever allowed to lay blame
Individuals, institutions may be cited in blood-inquiry report, top court rules
Saturday, September 27, 1997
by ANDRÉ PICARD
The Globe and Mail Canadian Red Cross down, but not out
ANALYSIS / The agency may be facing bankruptcy over its role in the tainted-blood tragedy, but there is hope for its charitable programs.
Friday, September 19, 1997
by ANNE McILROY and ANDRÉ PICARD
The Globe and Mail Lives Lived
EDWARD RICHARD KUBIN
Thursday, December 12, 1996
ANDRÉ PICARD Court lets Krever probe proceed
Blood inquiry free to make adverse findings against 17 Red Cross, federal officials
Friday, June 28, 1996
by ANDRÉ PICARD
The Globe and Mail Canadian blood system in limbo
Krever's final recommendations expected to challenge status quo next fall
Wednesday, December 27, 1995
by ANDRÉ PICARD
The Globe and Mail Blood decisions costly for taxpayers, expert says
Provinces' refusal to let Red Cross build fractionation plant cost $700-million, former director contends
Tuesday, July 18, 1995
by ANDRÉ PICARD
The Globe and Mail OBITUARY / Randy Conners
Tainted-blood victim fought for compensation
Wednesday, September 14, 1994
by ANDRÉ PICARD
The Globe and Mail Hearings to mix blood, politics and drama
HOW AND WHY / An inquiry into the AIDS-tainted blood disaster begins today. The emphasis will be on the 1,000 victims
Monday, February 14, 1994
by ANDRÉ PICARD
The Globe and Mail Symbol of hope dies of AIDS
Blood disorder named for man
Tuesday, December 21, 1993
by ANDRÉ PICARD
The Globe and Mail BLOOD TEST: Part 1: The future of Canada's blood system
Restoring faith in the safety net PREVENTIVE MEDICINE " Fundamental changes have to be made to the blood system to avoid another AIDS tragedy Provincial and territorial health ministers will announce the terms of reference for a public inquiry into Canada's blood system. In a four-part series, The Globe and Mail examines the fallout the tainted-blood tragedy.
Saturday, September 4, 1993
by ANDRÉ PICARD
The Globe and Mail Tainted blood inquiry called
Public shaken, Bouchard admits
Wednesday, May 26, 1993
by ANDRÉ PICARD
The Globe and Mail Find tainted-blood victims, Ottawa told
Many may not know they are infected with AIDS virus, report by MPs says
Tuesday, May 18, 1993
by ANDRÉ PICARD
The Globe and Mail BAD BLOOD - A life sentence
Hemophiliacs pay a deadly price TAINTED TREATMENT " Canadians who contracted the AIDS virus from clotting products are asking tough questions
Wednesday, November 18, 1992
by ANDRÉ PICARD
Quebec Bureau THE PLAGUE AT 20: A SPECIAL REPORT
Didn't someone say the war was over? 12 Canadians will be infected with AIDS today. That's almost 5,000 of us by next Canada Day and the global toll this year will top 5.3 million
Saturday, June 30, 2001
by ANDRÉ PICARD
Public Health Reporter
The Globe and Mail
