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Quebec threatens to walk out of health talks if Ottawa doesn’t budge – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Dec 19, 2016 By Andy Blatchford and Kristy Kirkup THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA _ There is no deal in sight as the federal government sits down today with the…
Provinces bristle at what they call feds’ take it or leave it health care offer – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Dec 19, 2016 By Jordan Press and Andy Blatchford THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA _ The federal government is to sit down Monday with the provinces for some tough negotiations…
Nelson House personal care home workers end strike with 2-year deal – CBC
About 30 workers had been on strike since Nov. 28 Dec 15, 2016 The strike has ended at Nisichawayasihk Personal Care Home in Nelson House, Man. On Nov. 28 about…
Construction on Fort McPherson, N.W.T., seniors’ complex delayed – CBC
Groundwater issues and a dispute amongst contractors to blame Dec 16, 2016 The N.W.T. Housing Corporation is investigating why construction on a new nine-unit seniors’ independent living complex in Fort…
First Nation memorial bench project – Cochrane Eagle
Dec 15, 2016 After a grisly murder on the Nation earlier this year, one of the victim’s family members is kick-starting a memorial project to remember loved ones who were…
Simcoe County community health organizations receive over $5 million – Simcoe County
LHIN CEO says money recognizes health care takes place in homes and communities, and not just hospitals Community health care organizations across Simcoe County got a little holiday cheer as…
Northerners older, unhealthier, happier: study – The Chronicle Journal
December 15, 2016 Northerners are older, have poorer health and are less educated compared to those living in the rest of the province, but remain an active and contented bunch,…
Former Sandy Bay resident calls for donations to help homes battling cold – CBC
Clint McIvor is asking for donations of blankets, heaters and more to help residents of the First Nation Dec 15, 2016 A man from Sandy Bay is asking for donations…
Inuit children need protection too,’ says Pauktuutit president about sexual abuse – CBC
Rebecca Kudloo wants the government to follow through on national discussion of sexual abuse with funding Dec 14, 2016 Healing the inter-generational wounds caused by childhood sexual assault will take…
Canada ‘falls short’ in treating First Nations patients, says country’s 1st female Indigenous surgeon – CBC
Dec 13, 2016 First Nations culture needs to be respected by health-care professionals, says Dr. Nadine Caron Dr. Nadine Caron’s introduction to medicine was something of a eureka moment. A…
