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Vice Chief David Pratt –…Healthy Living Leader Training 2025 Highlights
Press Release November 6, 2025 I∙SPARC’s Healthy Living Team have been busy during the fall months delivering Regional Leader Training across the province. At time of writing, three locations have been successfully delivered across the Northwest (Smithers), Interior (Kamloops), and Northeast (Prince George) Regions. Over 100 attendees…
GN warns Nunavummiut of danger and increase of toxic drugs in our communities
Press Release November 6, 2025 The Department of Health is urging communities to be vigilant and take precaution following reports of toxic drugs, such as “pink cocaine”, circulating in Cambridge Bay and possibly other areas. These substances may contain dangerous combinations such as fentanyl, ketamine or other…
Equitable Access Methodology Report advancing integrated healthcare in the North is now available
Press Release November 6, 2025 Many residents in the Northwest Territories continue to face barriers to accessing health care. Services are not always timely, culturally safe, or designed in collaboration with communities. People continue to experience gaps in care and outcomes. To help address these challenges, the…
BCCNM Appoints Dr. Natasha Prodan-Bhalla as Registrar & CEO
Press Release Nov. 6, 2025 The BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Natasha Prodan-Bhalla, DNP, MN/NP, BScN, NP (A), NP-C, ANP-BC, CCN(C), NCMP, FCAN, FAANP, as its next Registrar & Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 5, 2026. Natasha…
Applications are open for the Indigenous Health Administration and Leadership Program
Press Release November 6, 2025 Are you looking for a professional development opportunity to advance your career in Indigenous health administration? The Indigenous Health Administration and Leadership Program (IHALP) is a culturally grounded, part‑time, one‑year University of British Columbia (UBC) certificate designed to equip Indigenous and ally professionals…
Record number of shelter spaces opening before winter
Press Release Nov. 6, 2025 VICTORIA – More shelter spaces are available this winter than previous seasons, providing people experiencing homelessness in British Columbia with life-saving access to additional warm, safe indoor spaces as colder weather arrives. The Province, through BC Housing, is funding 6,486 shelter spaces…
Government Introduces Legislation to Expand Definition of Interpersonal Abuse
Press Release November 6, 2025 Today government introduced The Cyberstalking and Coercive Control Act, which expands the definition of interpersonal violence in The Victims of Interpersonal Violence Act to include cyberstalking and online harassment, as well as coercive and controlling behaviour. The Victims of Interpersonal Violence Act…
Pertussis outbreak declared over in Arctic Bay and Pond Inlet
Press Release November 6, 2025 The Department of Health is advising that the pertussis (whooping cough) outbreaks declared in Arctic Bay on July 25, 2025, and in Pond Inlet on June 20, 2025, have ended. Since July 2025 to present, no hospitalizations or deaths were reported for…
Viens Commission: Progress Remains Insufficient, according to the Quebec Ombudsman
Press Release WENDAKE, QC, Nov. 6, 2025 – The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) and the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC) welcome the report from the Quebec Ombudsman. The report highlights that, despite some progress, much work still needs…
First Nations Health Managers Association Celebrates Largest-Ever Cohort of Certified First Nations Health Managers at 13th Annual National Conference
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Montreal, QC (November 6, 2025) – The First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) proudly celebrated its largest graduating cohort in history during the 13th Annual National Conference in Montreal, QC. The 2025 convocation recognized the newest Certified First Nations Health Managers (CFNHMs).…
2025 Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development to the Parliament of Canada on behalf of the Auditor General of Canada – Federal organizations’ actions to reduce poverty achieved limited results
Press Release Ottawa, November 6, 2025—A report released today by Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development Jerry V. DeMarco on behalf of the Auditor General of Canada concluded that most actions taken by the Canada Revenue Agency, the Department of Finance Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, and…
The Daily Thursday, November 6, 2025
Press Release Provincial and territorial economic accounts, 2024 Canada’s gross domestic product increased 2.0% in 2024, the same rate of increase as in 2023, and following a 4.7% rise in 2022. Continue reading Supply and use tables, 2022 The national, provincial and territorial supply and use tables…
Community Emergency Update: Update on State of Emergency and Remediation Initiatives for Jay Silverheels Complex
Community Emergency Update: Update on State of Emergency and Remediation Initiatives for Jay Silverheels Complex For Immediate Release: November 4th, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – The Six Nations of the Grand River is pleased to announce that, as of November 3, 2025, residents have officially returned to their…
Call for proposals for suicide prevention initiatives and alcohol and drug prevention funding programs
Press Release November 4, 2025 The Department of Health’s Inuusivut division is accepting funding proposals for Upigivatsi suicide prevention initiatives and alcohol and drug prevention funding programs for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Not-for-profit organizations, municipal governments, and Nunavummiut are encouraged to submit proposals for community-based projects. The…
Drinking Water Advisory for the Town of Hay River, Hamlet of Enterprise, Kátł’odeeche First Nation, and Ka’a’gee Tu First Nation (Kakisa)
Press Release NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (November 3, 2025) – The Chief Environmental Health Officer is advising all residents of Hay River, Enterprise, Kátł’odeeche First Nation and Ka’a’gee Tu First Nation (Kakisa) to take precautions when using drinking water. This advisory is being issued due to the identification of higher…
‘Uy’ Slexun (Good Medicine) lives in community
Press Release November 3, 2025 “We are each other’s medicine.” This powerful truth has emerged through every circle, ceremony and conversation at the ‘Uy’ Slexun (Good Medicine) Gatherings hosted by FNHA’s Vancouver Island Region over the past year. Bringing together Traditional Wellness Practitioners, Knowledge Holders, and mentees,…
NCC: November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Press Release This month, NCC is raising awareness and promoting wellness through weekly “Did You Know?” posts and fun activities! Every Monday throughout November, check out our DYK post and complete the weekly activity. Submit your completed activity to Cindy at clequesne@nunatukavut.ca for a chance to win…
RNAO urges Prime Minister Mark Carney to put health, equity and sustainability ahead of militarization and austerity in upcoming federal budget
Press Release Nov. 3, 2025 As Canadians await Tuesday’s federal budget, the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) expresses deep concern that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is leading Canada toward austerity, militarization, and environmental disaster – rather than the equitable, sustainable, and compassionate future that Canadians…
November 6, launch of a Community-Based Indigenous Health Clinic : a space of healing, dignity and reconciliation in Tiohtià:ke / Montreal
Press Release MONTREAL, TIOHTIÀ:KE, Nov. 3, 2025 – The Native Montreal Project (PAQ) and Doctors of the World and are proud to announce the official launch on November 6, of the Indigenous Health Proximity Clinic, a culturally safe and holistic space for First Nations, Métis and Inuit…
Ontario Investing More than $26.7 Million to Protect Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
Press Release November 03, 2025 Funding will boost shelter spaces and wrap-around services TORONTO – The Ontario government is investing an additional $26.7 million over two years in shelter spaces to protect survivors of gender-based violence and to strengthen the Family Court Support Worker program. As part…
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