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Vice Chief David Pratt –…NFN: Hepatitis A Awareness
Press Release December 12, 2025 Important Public Health Alert: Hepatitis A: The Province of Manitoba has recently reported a Hepatitis A outbreak near the Ontario border. Indigenous Services Canada has also confirmed a Hepatitis A case in a First Nations community in Northern Ontario. This advisory is…
WeRPN Raises Serious Concerns: Alberta’s Bill 13 Undermines Essential Nursing Competence and Threatens Patient Safety Across Canada
Press Release MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 12, 2025 – The Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (WeRPN) is raising serious concerns about the passage of Alberta’s Bill 13, the Regulated Professions Neutrality Act. WeRPN believes this legislation will compromise the fundamental ability of nursing regulators to protect the public…
Healthcare AI Exits Pilot Phase, Enters Production Deployment
Press Release VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 12, 2025 — Equity-Insider.com News Commentary – Healthcare organizations are setting the pace for enterprise AI adoption as operational automation moves from experimentation to production scale across hospital systems[1]. The shift reflects a fundamental change in how healthcare leaders view AI…
Statement from the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health – Latest National Data on Substance-Related Harms
Press Release From: Public Health Agency of Canada December 11, 2025 The illegal drug crisis is one of the most serious public health crises our country has ever faced. There have been too many lives lost and too many communities impacted. Today’s data release provides a picture of substance-related…
Drug advisory: Northwest region
Press Release December 11, 2025 Northern Health & First Nations Health Authority Health Alert Northern Health is issuing a Drug Advisory for the Northwest region of BC. Several “Down” samples submitted for drug checking have tested positive for Medetomidine. Medetomidine is a non-opioid sedative which can cause…
The Daily Friday, December 12, 2025
Press Release December 12, 2025 Building permits, October 2025 In October, the total value of building permits issued in Canada rose $1.8 billion (+14.9%) to $13.8 billion. Continue reading Wholesale trade, October 2025 Sales by Canadian wholesalers (excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and oilseed and grain) rose…
NFN – Winter Clothing Drive
Press Release December 11, 2025 The Social Services Department is collecting gently used or new winter clothing and accessories for individuals of all ages in need. Accepted Items: Winter Coats Snowsuits Snowpants Boots Socks Gloves/Mittens Hats Scarves Warm Sweaters / Hoodies Base layer shirts/pants Drop off Locations:…
What 2025 told us about the state of health care in Canada
Press Release December 11, 2025 This was a changing year in health care — in Canada and around the world. We saw critical cuts to health care funding south of the border, real impacts from the rise of misinformation and innovative new technologies. Here’s what we learned…
Ontario Opens Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub in Sault Ste. Marie
Press Release December 11, 2025 Province supporting community safety and addiction recovery with 28 HART Hubs delivering care across Ontario SAULT STE. MARIE — The Ontario government is expanding access to high-quality mental health and addictions care with the launch of a new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery…
Midwives host educational event in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Press Release December 10, 2025 On December 8, the AOM hosted its annual midwifery education day – Midwives in the Legislative Assembly – at Queen’s Park. Midwives educated MPPs on the alignment between addressing midwifery sustainability issues and Ontario’s broader health system goals, as advocated in the AOM’s Roadmap to Health System Integration report. Political Action Lead (PAL) midwives called on…
Drinking Water Safety Update for Chief T’Selehye School
Press Release December 10, 2025 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Chief T’Selehye School in Fort Good Hope. Testing has confirmed that several drinking water fixtures show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines…
Delta residents gain better after-hours care with new primary care clinic opening
Press Release Dec. 10, 2025 DELTA – Residents of Delta and surrounding communities have improved access to urgent primary care with the opening of the South Delta After Hours Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC). “People and families want care that’s easy to access and available close…
Ring A Bell campaign promotes importance of resilience in mental health
Press Release December 10, 2025 FREDERICTON – The 15th annual Ring A Bell campaign takes place Dec. 8-12. The theme for the 2025 campaign, which is co-ordinated by Dots NB / Partners for Youth and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, is Cultivating Resilience. “Resilience…
Canadian Nurses Association Warns Passage of Alberta’s Bill 13 Undermines Equity, Ethics, and Safe Patient Care
Press Release Ottawa, December 10, 2025 — The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) expresses deep concern following the Alberta Legislature’s passage early this morning of Bill 13: The Regulated Professions Neutrality Act, legislation that significantly restricts the ability of health-profession regulators to uphold core ethical and public-protection standards.…
Listening and Learning: Citizen Feedback Inspires new MNO Health Initiatives
Press Release December 10, 2025 The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to share the results of its 2024 Health and Wellness Survey, an important resource that provides a deeper understanding of the health status and needs of Métis citizens across the province. Conducted in May 2024,…
Biindigen Families Empowers Indigenous Parents and Caregivers Through Full Spectrum Doula Training
Press Release December 9th, 2025 An Indigenous-led grassroots initiative with strong ties to Laurentian University is making a meaningful impact on families across the Sudbury region. An Indigenous-led grassroots initiative with strong ties to Laurentian University is making a meaningful impact on families across the Sudbury region.…
Do Not Consume water advisory for Kugaaruk
Press Release December 9, 2025 The Department of Health is advising all residents of Kugaaruk not to consume tap water until further notice. This includes boiled water or water filtered through commercially sold filters such as Brita filters, and other systems. Do not use tap water to…
New Ontario Brain Institute publication reveals how community-led evaluation can transform brain health care
Press Release December 10, 2025 Collaboration with the Evaluation Centre for Complex Health Interventions presents innovative framework for integrating community and clinical approaches to care A forward-thinking open access book published by Springer Nature highlights the critical role of community organizations in delivering brain health care —…
Statement – Minister Olszewski approves emergency assistance to Inuit community in Nunavut
Press Release From: Public Safety Canada December 9, 2025 Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, issued the following statement: “The Inuit community of Kugaaruk, in Nunavut has declared a local state of emergency…
Prairie Tides Community Healing Now Open and Accepting Clients
Press Release Dec 9, 2025 Prairie Tides Community Healing is proud to announce that it is now open and accepting clients and referrals for outpatient therapy services. The centre offers a range of counselling supports designed to meet the diverse needs of children, youth, families, and caregivers…
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