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Website shows work on food security in Labrador – The Telegram
Food First NL wants to share the story of their project January 13, 2017 Food First NL has been working with the Nunatsiavut and local governments in Labrador for the…
Environmental group finds mercury in soil upstream from Grassy Narrows community – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Jan 13, 2017 12:46 TORONTO _ An environmental group believes it may have found a source of ongoing mercury contamination that has plagued a northern Ontario First Nation for more…
We need real change on northern food security – Foodbankscanada.ca
The HungerCount report shows that, in March 2016, food banks across northern Canada provided food to 21,000 people – almost 4% of the regional population in a single month. We…
Diabetes rates in Saskatchewan continue to climb – CBC
1 in 10 residents in the province now live with the disease Jan 13, 2017 A new report shows that diabetes rates in Saskatchewan are still on the rise. On…
Do not drink water order issued for Sunchild First Nation in central Alberta – CBC
Plastic water carriers have been provided for 45 homes Jan 12, 2017 Health Canada has issued a do not drink water order for the Sunchild First Nation west of Rocky…
Liberals explore creation of new housing benefit for low income renters – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Jan 12, 2017 By Jordan Press THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA _ The federal government is looking at creating a new benefit to help low-income Canadians who struggle to pay…
Councillors commit to helping homeless in Nunavut’s capital – Nunatsiaqonline
“We’re going to save lives” January 12, 2017 Faced with fresh and dire reminders of how difficult it is to be homeless through an Arctic winter, Iqaluit city councillors have…
Lots of baloney in claims that bilateral health deals could harm overall system – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Jan 12, 2017 By Andy Blatchford THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA _ “If he (Prime Minister Justin Trudeau) is trying to dismantle universal health care by stealth, this is the…
Family, friends question why Saskatoon woman froze to death – CBC
Jan 12, 2017 Friends say Rudy Kishayinew was asked to leave hospital hours before she died When Rudy Lynn Kishayinew froze to death behind a needle exchange in Saskatoon on…
Manitoba Expected to See Big Rise in Diabetes Rates – 880 CKLQ
Diabetes is on the rise in Manitoba. The Canadian Diabetes Association says the number of Manitobans who will get the disease will rise by 35% over the next decade. Brandon…
