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N.W.T. planning tax on soda pop for 2018 – CBC
The aim of the tax is to reduce obesity and diabetes in the territory, says finance minister Feb 06, 2017 Soda pop in the Northwest Territories may soon become a…
Sexual abuse a root cause of indigenous suicide crisis: Aglukark – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Feb 5, 2017 By Kristy Kirkup THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA _ Some nights, Susan Aglukark still wakes up drenched in sweat. It’s been 42 years since the acclaimed Inuk…
Saskatoon suicide prevention rally proves to be life changing as Indigenous youths ‘break the silence’ – MBC Network Radio
03 February 2017 In the four months since the suicides of six girls in northern Saskatchewan made national headlines, leaders across the province have used the message “you are loved”…
Go kill yourself’: Social media messages encourage Indigenous youth to commit suicide – CBC
Feb 03, 2017 WARNING: This story contains graphic content A grief-stricken mother from a northern Ontario First Nation is sharing the hate-filled social media messages her 12-year-old daughter received on…
Father, son reflect on importance of family at suicide prevention conference – CBC
More than 500 northern and Indigenous youth and their families attending Ignite the Life Feb 02, 2017 Eleven-year-old Keaston Ratt caught several walleye with his dad last week, but the…
Indigenous dialysis patients more likely to be admitted to hospital for infection, report says – CBC
Feb 2, 2017 Canadian Institute for Health Information says long-distance travel for treatment influences infection rates A new report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information says that Indigenous kidney…
Most needed heart-healthy food bank donations – Food Banks Canada
Every month, over 860,000 people are helped by food banks. Incorporating nutritious items is important for food banks as statistics show that healthy eating habits reduces the risk of heart disease, high…
B.C. drug overdose crisis, deadliest of long career, says health officer – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Feb 2, 2017 By Dirk Meissner THE CANADIAN PRESS VICTORIA _ Among the medical diplomas, certificates and degrees on Dr. Perry Kendall’s office wall is a framed copy of…
Former Manitoba health minister takes over Winnipeg women’s clinic – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Feb 1, 2017 WINNIPEG _ Former NDP health minister Theresa Oswald has been appointed as executive director of Winnipeg’s Women’s Health Clinic. Oswald was one of five cabinet ministers…
B.C. health ministry says drug users testing positive for opioid carfentanil – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Feb 1, 2017 19:52 By Linda Givetash THE CANADIAN PRESS VICTORIA _ The appearance of the deadly opioid carfentanil may explain the dramatic spike in overdoses in British Columbia, despite…
