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North Simcoe ‘Water Does Wonders’ campaign pushes water over pop – Simcoe County
NORTH SIMCOE – A campaign launched in north Simcoe is encouraging children to drink water as a healthy alternative to sugar-sweetened beverages. Called “Water Does Wonders,” it is the next…
Cree health board installs traditional shaptuaan at Chisasibi hospital – CBC
Traditional structure constructed as part of health board’s efforts to implement TRC recommendations Sep 02, 2016 In an effort to help long-term and elderly patients connect with their culture, the…
The Government of Canada announces the Tackling Poverty Together Project
Saint John, New Brunswick: first community to be studied September 2, 2016 Saint John, New Brunswick Employment and Social Development Canada Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families,…
We need those people to help us:’ Attawapiskat chief, politicians anxious about loss of health workers – CBC
Sep 01, 2016 At least 7 mental health workers alleged ‘bullying’ and ‘harassment’ by health authority supervisors Provincial and federal representatives of the Timmins-James Bay riding have sent a letter…
Canada’s move to control fentanyl chemicals not enough to stem crisis: expert – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Aug 31, 2016 By Camille Bains THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER _ Canada’s plans to restrict six chemicals used to make fentanyl will only increase demands for a more dangerous…
Bullying and harassment allegations made against James Bay health authority – CBC
Aug 31, 2016 ‘No one taking care of our mental health,’ former worker says At least seven mental health workers in northern Ontario say they have been pushed out of…
Innovation, not just money, needed to fix health-care system: Philpott – CP
VANCOUVER – Canada needs innovative solutions to improve home and primary health care so it can match other countries including Britain and Australia, which have overcome similar problems by spending…
Assembly of First Nations urges Canada to invest in safe drinking water – The Globe and Mail
Aug. 30, 2016 The Assembly of First Nations is calling on the government to invest immediately in First Nations’ access to clean drinking water after a Globe and Mail report…
Empty glasses, empty promises to Canada’s First Nations – The Globe and Mail
Aug. 29, 2016 If a government’s first obligation is to ensure the safety of its citizens, a Globe and Mail investigation illustrates how dismally Canada has failed aboriginal communities when…
Federal study shines new light on homeless Indigenous people, veterans – CBC
Number of homeless Indigenous people disproportionate to population percentage August 30, 2016 Fewer beds remain empty each night in Canada’s emergency homeless shelters as users stay days, sometimes weeks, longer…
