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With 8.7M birds dead, B.C. farmers assess avian flu toll, and worry about what’s next – CBC
Scientists say spring migration of wild birds brings new challenges, B.C. most affected by ongoing outbreak Apr 07, 2025 There is a window of relief for British Columbia farmers from…
Spring goose hunters should be aware of bird flu risk: experts – CBC
Apr 07, 2025 Risk is easily managed with handwashing, avoiding sick-looking birds: virology expert As many First Nations in northwestern Ontario gear up for the spring goose hunt, migratory birds…
New HIV prevention drug with 99% effectiveness now covered under NIHB – APTN News
Apr 04, 2025 A new injectable medication for HIV prevention is now covered for First Nations and Inuit under the Non-Insured Health Benefits program, or NIHB. The drug is called…
Ontario reports 89 new measles cases, bringing provincial count to 661 – CTV
April 03, 2025 TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 89 new measles cases over the last week, bringing the province’s case count to 661 since an outbreak began in the fall.…
People on flight from Mexico to Waterloo region may have been exposed to measles, public health says – CBC
Flight was March 29 from Puerto Vallarta to Waterloo region Apr 04, 2025 Two people with measles were onboard a Flair Airlines flight from Mexico to Waterloo region on March…
Alberta nurses’ union, province reach four-year deal, with pay increases of about 20 per cent – CBC
Finance minister says contract insures Alberta is a competitive place to work Apr 03, 2025 The union that represents more than 30,000 nurses in Alberta has signed a four-year contract…
Overdose alert issued for Saskatoon as April begins with surge in drug poisonings – CBC
Prairie Harm Reduction reopens supervised consumption, drop-in centres Apr 04, 2025 Suspected overdoses caused by a toxic drug supply in Saskatoon are surging again after plateauing in recent weeks, according…
Why Chief Eugene Hart says Innu culture will be at the core of Sheshatshiu’s new detox centre – CBC Video
April 04, 2025 Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation is creating a community detox centre. The program will partner with a Christian youth camp as well as the mental health facility in…
Ontario public health units target measles with education, vaccination – CBC
Cases occurring among unimmunized, health officials say Apr 03, 2025 Health officials in three Ontario hotspots for measles are focusing on communication and vaccination to help get the outbreaks under…
Métis family in Lac La Biche hopes inquiry will answer questions in Frank Whitford’s 2019 death – APTN News
Apr 03, 2025 Frank Whitford, 19, died after going into cardiac arrest in RCMP cells It has been more than five years since Sylvia Quintal saw her son Frank Whitford…
