Press Release July 16, 2025 The Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Ekua Agyemang, would like to advise Iqalungmiut that an outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough) declared on June 1, 2025, is ongoing. The Department of Health is actively responding and working to prevent further spread. Whooping cough…

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Rural ERs Are Not “Glorified Walk-in Clinics”: SRPC Responds to Globe and Mail Column

Press Release July 15, 2025 Rural ERs Are Not “Glorified Walk-in Clinics”: SRPC Responds to Globe and Mail Column On July 8, 2025, Globe and Mail health columnist André Picard published a piece titled “Should Every Small-Town Hospital Have its Own ER?”.  While we generally respect Mr.…

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Heat Warning: Cooling Stations in NFN

Press Release July 15, 2025 Our region is in the midst of a heat warning. To help keep everyone safe, NFN will operate cooling stations today (Tuesday, July 15) and tomorrow (Wednesday, July 16) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Garden Village Gym and Duchesnay…

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Boil Water Advisory – Clyde River

Press Release July 14, 2025 The Department of Health is advising all residents of Clyde River to boil their water before consumption until further notice. This is a safety measure due to high turbidity (cloudy water) levels. During a boil water advisory, all water for consumption must…

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Update on Lead Testing in NWT Schools: GNWT taking interdepartmental approach to address water testing issues in Yellowknife schools

Press Release July 14, 2025 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) continues to take action to address concerns about the presence of lead in water in some Yellowknife schools. Since our last update, which shared preliminary testing results, we have received Stantec’s final reports, which confirms…

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SCO Hosting Workshop on Challenging Behaviours, Autism, and Intellectual Disabilities: July 23, 2025

Press Release July 14, 2025 The First Nations Disability Program at the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is hosting a workshop on understanding challenging behaviours, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disabilities. St. Amant is presenting the information session on Wednesday, July 23 from 1 to 4 pm at…

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Inquest into the Deaths of Luke Moore, Lorraine Shaganash, Lizzie Sutherland, Mark Ferris and Douglas Taylor Announced

Press Release July 11, 2025 Dr. Harry Voogjarv, Regional Supervising Coroner, North Region, Sudbury office, announced today that an inquest will be held into the deaths of Luke Moore, Lorraine Shaganash, Lizzie Sutherland, Mark Ferris and Douglas Taylor. Mr. Moore, 43 years old; Ms. Shaganash, 47 years…

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Get ready. The summer strain on the health care system is real

Press Release July 11, 2025 The summer strain on the health care system is real, and we’ve been experiencing it for far too long. This year, Doctors Manitoba has already warned that the majority of hospitals in rural Manitoba Opens in a new window “won’t have their…

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Reaffirming Our Commitment to Public Health

Press Release Wendake, July 10, 2025 – In conjunction with the 2025 pre-Annual General Assembly and Annual General Assembly, community and organization representatives were pleased to gather at the Entourage sur-le-Lac Hotel to review the past year’s achievements and discuss the FNQLHSSC’s future priorities. Following the elections,…

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Regional health councils give Albertans a voice

Press Release Jul 10, 2025 Fourteen new regional advisory councils will let Albertans shape how health care is planned and delivered in their communities. Albertans want a health care system that reflects where they live and adapts to the unique needs of their communities. As part of…

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Boil Water Advisory reminder for Arctic Bay

Press Release July 10, 2025 The Department of Health is reminding all residents of Arctic Bay to continue to boil their water before consumption until further notice. This is a safety measure due to high turbidity (cloudy water) levels. During a boil water advisory, all water for…

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Nunavut Day Goodie Bags – Rankin Inlet

Press Release (July 9, 2025 – Rankin Inlet, NU) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) has been made aware that some of the candies included in the Nunavut Day goodie bags distributed at today’s Rankin Inlet celebrations were expired and showed signs of mold. We sincerely apologize for not…

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Taseko Announces Improved Economics for Yellowhead Copper Project

Press Release July 10, 2025, Vancouver, BC – Taseko Mines Limited (TSX: TKO; NYSE American: TGB; LSE: TKO) (“Taseko” or the “Company”) today announced the results of the recently completed technical report for its 100%-owned Yellowhead Copper Project (the “Yellowhead Project” or the “Project”) in British Columbia.…

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Recruiting and Retaining Indigenous Professionals—July 2025

Press Release July 10, 2025 Insights from Indigenous Executives: Recruitment and Retention in Business, Finance, and Administration Indigenous professionals play a vital role in advancing economic reconciliation and expanding community-driven opportunities, yet they remain considerably under-represented in senior leadership roles in business, finance, and administration. What do…

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KHSC and the South East Regional Cancer Program welcome Indigenous art through Indigenous Spaces and Places in Health Care Initiative

Press Release July 9, 2025 Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) and the South East Regional Cancer Program have unveiled three new commissioned pieces of art by Indigenous artists as part of the Indigenous Spaces and Places in Health Care Initiative, collaborative effort led by the Frontenac, Lennox…

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Minister’s statement on release of public-events safety report

Press Release July 9, 2025 VICTORIA – Terry Yung, Minister of State for Community Safety and Integrated Services, has released the following statement in response to the release of the report for the Commission of Inquiry into Community Events Safety in B.C.: “I want to recognize the…

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The Daily Thursday, July 10, 2025

Press Release Leading indicator of international arrivals to Canada, June 2025 In June 2025, the preliminary number of international arrivals to Canada (returning Canadian residents and non-residents combined) by air and automobile was 5.2 million, down 14.2% from June 2024. This was the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year declines. Continue…

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Transforming care. Inspiring change. Meet the 2025 CMA Awards recipients

Press Release July 9, 2025 The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is proud to announce this year’s CMA Awards recipients — 14 changemakers who are building a stronger health care system for everyone. These awards celebrate excellence in leadership and advocacy, including expanding access to care, addressing health…

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SCO Offering Support to People Impacted by Federal Indian Hospitals

Press Release July 8, 2025 The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is ready to assist Survivors and families impacted by the Indian Hospitals Class Action. Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada announced a proposed settlement agreement earlier this year for former patients who experienced verbal, psychological, physical, or…

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