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Temporary housing unaffordable for organ transplant patients, say charities – CBC
N.S. patients say they’re losing homes, retirement funds in order to access life-saving care Jul 07, 2025 Two charities that help organ transplant patients in Edmonton and Toronto say it’s…
Where do I go now?’ Program for intimate partner violence victims in Nunavut cancelled – CBC
Jul 07, 2025 “I had to look at these women and say, I can’t see you anymore,” program worker says A medical program for victims of gender-based violence in Nunavut has…
Manitoba addictions centre offers limited treatment services for $10K monthly fee: advocates, former client – CBC
Jul 07, 2025 Aurora Reunification Village has ‘adapted and grown’ since opening in Brandon to address ‘urgent need’: owner Former workers, clients and advocates question why a family reunification centre…
‘Do not consume’: Multi-province recall for anchovy fillets over histamine – CTV
July 04, 2025 A brand of anchovy fillets is being recalled in multiple provinces due to histamine. According to the recall, the product was distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Nova…
Scorching hot weekend forecast, health unit issues heat warning – CBC
Jul 04, 2025 The Middlesex-London Health Unit has issued a heat warning, asking residents to take care of themselves and check on loved ones and neighbours during another hot weekend.…
PCH cancer patients must go to Charlottetown for treatment until July 10, says Health P.E.I. – CBC
As well, medical oncology appointments will be made only at QEH until end of August Jul 04, 2025 Cancer patients who usually get treatment in Summerside will have to travel…
Island Health launches estimated ER wait times website – CBC
Langford mom who started Facebook group to crowd-source wait times says new website is welcome Jul 04, 2025 The health authority for Vancouver Island has launched a website with estimated…
‘That’s not acceptable’: No ambulance service in Stewart, B.C., has mayor demanding answers – CBC
The District of Stewart says the disruption could continue for an ‘undetermined period of time’ Jul 04, 2025 The mayor of a small B.C. town on the Alaska border is…
Edmonton region hits all-time monthly peak in opioid-related deaths – CBC
Growing carfentanil use is concerning: provincial government Jul 03, 2025 There were more opioid-related deaths in March than in any previous month on record in the Edmonton zone, according to…
Keep babies, high risk Albertans away from Stampede due to measles, doctors caution – CBC
1.3 million visitors expected at Stampede as Alberta outbreaks continue to grow Jul 04, 2025 As the Calgary Stampede kicks off, health experts are warning about the risk of measles…
