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What health experts are saying about Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccination program – CBC
‘They are basically sabotaging their own COVID campaign’: Dr. James Talbot Aug 17, 2025 Health experts, advocates and unions are sounding the alarm over Alberta’s plan for paid COVID-19 shots,…
Manitoba updating RSV immunization program this fall, but not committing to universal coverage – CBC
No commitment to extending program to all newborns and young children Aug 18, 2025 Manitoba plans to update its RSV immunization program this fall, but the province is not committing…
With Open Arms: A Toolkit for Supportive Conversations about Substance Use – FNHA
Aug 15, 2025 Backgrounded by mounting concerns about the toxic drug public health emergency among First Nations communities around BC, First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) recently launched “With Open Arms”,…
New U.S. blood pressure guidelines recommend skipping alcohol and an earlier start to treatment – CTV
August 14, 2025 The next time you get your blood pressure checked, expect your medical provider to be a bit more aggressive about high levels. And if you like a…
Nunavik tuberculosis action plan to be finalized in coming weeks, says health ministry – CBC
Aug 15, 2025 Earlier this year, Nunavik’s mayors tried to get tuberculosis outbreaks declared a public health emergency Quebec’s Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS) says it’s working to…
‘We need to take back our community,’ Behchokǫ̀ chief says – Cabin Radio
August 15, 2025 Chief of Behchokǫ̀ Bertha Rabesca Zoe is calling for a state of emergency in her community to address the drug crisis. “We need to be angry. Why?…
Conference attendees provided details on program involving well-being workers on police calls – Anishinabek News
August 15, 2025 CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – Vicki Christie has plenty of experience when it comes to helping others. She worked in child welfare for more than 16…
Payments start for first claimants in First Nations child welfare case – CTV news
August 14, 2025 OTTAWA — Some claimants are now receiving compensation payments through a $23-billion settlement for more than 300,000 First Nations children and their families. The settlement is meant…
Ontario just shy of meeting target of four hours direct care for LTC residents – CTV
August 13, 2025 Ontario failed to meet its legislated target for getting long-term care residents an average of four hours a day of direct care by March of this year,…
New data reveals lung cancer responsible for nearly a quarter of Canada’s cancer-related deaths – CTV
August 13, 2025 Five-year survival rates for people with lung cancer have doubled since the 1990s, but the disease still kills more patients than any other type of cancer, a…
