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B.C. to open 18 long-term involuntary care beds in Metro Vancouver – CBC
Maple Ridge facility will open as early as next week Jun 03, 2025 The British Columbia government has created 18 new beds dedicated to long-term involuntary care at a Metro…
More than half of Canadians skipping health care such as dental, survey suggests – CBC
In Canada, employer coverage makes up the bulk of the way people are insured Jun 03, 2025 As the Canadian Dental Care Plan expands this week to include all eligible…
Northern Manitoba wildfire evacuees find safety at Thompson shelter – CBC
Jun 04, 2025 City officials say shelter has taken in displaced residents from ‘all over the north’ Hundreds of wildfire evacuees from across northern Manitoba have been staying at a…
One of the world’s most notorious pathogens has survived for centuries. Scientists say they now know why – CTV
June 03, 2025 One of the bleakest periods in medieval Europe was the plague pandemic known as the Black Death, which killed at least 25 million people in just five…
Health minister says forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, feds won’t intervene – CTV
June 03, 2025 OTTAWA — Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says there’s no evidence that forcing people into addictions treatment works — but she won’t weigh in on whether provinces…
Northeastern Ontario food banks, health units call for government to address rising food insecurity – CBC
Algoma Public Health says 17.6% of local households were food insecure in 2021-2023 Jun 03, 2025 Rates of food insecurity continue to rise in communities across the province, including in…
Diabetes Canada stresses it doesn’t endorse medical products after ads suggest otherwise – CBC
Organization says it got more than 300 reports in 4 months about misleading ads on social media May 30, 2025 Diabetes Canada says it’s received a surge in reports from…
‘I have a life back’: How ketamine therapy is helping these Nova Scotians find relief from depression – CBC
Psychiatrist Dr. Abraham Nunes says the drug is safe at low doses in a medically controlled environment Jun 03, 2025 For decades, Sherri Topple’s world was overshadowed by the crushing…
Gull-Masty ready to talk funding with Nunavut health minister – Nunatsiaq News
Jun 3, 2025 John Main hopes for ‘fresh start’ with new Indigenous services minister to fund Non-Insured Health Benefits program Mandy Gull-Masty, the new federal Indigenous services minister, is ready…
Elkford mayor optimistic that new Urgent Care Centre will fill service gaps – Fernie BC News
June 02, 2025 Mayor Steve Fairbairn says new team of staff will remove caseload burden from primary care physicians Elkford’s new Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) officially opened on…
