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Vanessa Ambtman-Smith is challenging colonial systems in healthcare – The Gazette
April 20, 2026 Vanessa Ambtman-Smith’s first experience at a hospital lasted 21 days. Now, she’s making it her life’s mission to make sure Indigenous children never have to fight for…
Meet a nurse practitioner and an Indigenous elder who are offering different kinds of help to people on the street in downtown Sudbury – CBC Radio
April 20, 2026 The Shkagamik Kwe Health Centre’s Outreach team is now setting up their mobile unit in downtown Sudbury twice a week… offering food and medical care to those…
Does higher quality sperm mean better likelihood of fertilization? Here’s what one expert says – CTV
April 20, 2026 Sperm cells are at their highest quality during summer months, a new study has found, although that doesn’t mean it will lead to a higher likelihood of…
After a year of turmoil, cancer researchers see promising signs for mRNA vaccines – CTV
April 20, 2026 Vita Sara Blechner’s life changed on a Saturday afternoon. The middle school librarian was home in Oceanside, New York, when she felt shooting pains in her back.…
Don Martin planned a farewell tour across Canada after his cancer prognosis. Then, a faint hope appeared on the horizon. – CTV
April 20, 2026 After a pair of major surgeries, two years of immunotherapy and a daunting round of radiation, the results were in: The insidious beast was still alive and…
Documents show Horizon staff raised alarm about ambulance bay unit long before public backlash – CBC
Substandard infection prevention, oxygen equipment among concerns from hospital staff Apr 20, 2026 Horizon Health leadership fielded staff concerns about a makeshift hospital unit in an ambulance bay as far…
First Nation seeks federal funding to support first on-reserve birthing lodge in Sask. – CBC
Apr 20, 2026 Shirley Bighead Birthing and Childrearing Lodge set to officially open April 29 A new birthing and childrearing lodge is nearly ready to open on Sturgeon Lake First…
Creating Hope Society, new program ” You Make a Difference program” in Fort Saskatchewan – Raven Radio Network
Apr 17, 2026 Creating Hope Society is hosting “You Make A Difference” program in Fort Saskatchewan focusing on Traditional Teachings, Intergenerational Healing, Resilience & Wellbeing and Discovering Culture. The program…
B.C. report details ‘tragedy’ of maternal, infant deaths linked to toxic drugs – CTV
April 16, 2026 Overdose has become the leading cause of maternal death in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, according to a new report that raises the alarm about the “serious…
3.1 million eye drop bottles recalled in U.S., products not sold in Canada – CTV
April 17, 2026 More than 3.1 million bottles of lubricating eye drops are being recalled in the U.S., but the products were not distributed in Canada. According to the U.S.…
