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Food allergies can be triggered in infancy, a new review says. Here’s how – CBC
Skin factors like eczema in first year of life, delaying start of peanuts among factors that increase the odds Feb 09, 2026 Children face five major risk factors early in…
Call for proposals – not-for-profit core operations capital initiatives
Press Release February 9, 2026 The Department of Family Services is accepting proposals in 2026–27 for capital projects that help local social wellness organizations address core operational gaps. Non-profit organizations,…
49% of Canadian new moms struggle with mental health postpartum, data shows – Global News
February 9, 2026 Just under half of Canadian mothers and birthing parents say they struggled with their mental health postpartum, according to Statistics Canada. The 2024 Parental Experiences Survey collected…
Mother of child infected with measles describes lasting effects – CTV
February 08, 2026 A Canadian mother whose infant contracted measles is warning about the virus’s long-term health risks, as international health officials urge Canada to strengthen its response amid rising…
Check your blood pressure medication after Health Canada announces recall – CTV
February 09, 2026 A blood pressure medication mix-up has led to a nationwide recall. According to Health Canada, two lots of MAR-Amlodipine 5 mg tablets are being recalled as some…
Most of the world doesn’t require a prescription for birth control. Why do Canadians still need one? – CBC
Newer pills are safer — but Canada’s health system still requires prescribers to sign off Feb 08, 2026 Leah Morris has been on birth control since she was a teenager.…
Maskwacîs home visit program leads to sixfold increase in early childhood vaccines – University of Alberta
February 09, 202 Researchers find trusting relationships, factual information and transportation help First Nations parents overcome barriers to immunizing their children. Children in families who participate in a home visitation…
N.L. premier says ‘fractured’ federal approach to pharmacare creating inequities – CTV
February 05, 2026 ST. JOHN’S — Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier is accusing the federal government of creating unequal access to essential medications through a “fractured” approach to pharmacare. Tony Wakeham…
New data shows Manitobans don’t have faith in health-care system if they suffered an emergency – CTV
February 05, 2026 New data from an Angus Reid Institute study shows the majority of Manitobans do not feel they would receive timely care if a health emergency happened to…
‘Things are getting worse’: Saskatchewan ranked most difficult province for accessing a family doctor – CTV
February 05, 2026 A recent poll conducted by the Angus Reid Institute has deemed Saskatchewan as the province where residents have the most difficult time accessing a family doctor. While…
