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PCH cancer patients must go to Charlottetown for treatment until July 10, says Health P.E.I. – CBC
As well, medical oncology appointments will be made only at QEH until end of August Jul 04, 2025 Cancer patients who usually get treatment in Summerside will have to travel…
Island Health launches estimated ER wait times website – CBC
Langford mom who started Facebook group to crowd-source wait times says new website is welcome Jul 04, 2025 The health authority for Vancouver Island has launched a website with estimated…
‘That’s not acceptable’: No ambulance service in Stewart, B.C., has mayor demanding answers – CBC
The District of Stewart says the disruption could continue for an ‘undetermined period of time’ Jul 04, 2025 The mayor of a small B.C. town on the Alaska border is…
Edmonton region hits all-time monthly peak in opioid-related deaths – CBC
Growing carfentanil use is concerning: provincial government Jul 03, 2025 There were more opioid-related deaths in March than in any previous month on record in the Edmonton zone, according to…
Keep babies, high risk Albertans away from Stampede due to measles, doctors caution – CBC
1.3 million visitors expected at Stampede as Alberta outbreaks continue to grow Jul 04, 2025 As the Calgary Stampede kicks off, health experts are warning about the risk of measles…
South East Health Unit unveils art honouring Indigenous voices, perspectives in health care – The Kingston Whig Standard
Jul 04, 2025 On July 2, the South East Health Unit (SEHU) unveiled new commissioned artwork by Indigenous artist Judi Montgomery at its Kingston office. Montgomery’s artwork, to be permanently…
Canada announces new requirements for food labels – CTV
July 02, 2025 Consumers are noticing some nutritional information is migrating from the back of food packaging to the front. “Yeah, they’re starting to appear at the grocery store,” says…
There is no safe amount of processed meat to eat, according to new research – CTV
July 03, 2025 There is strong evidence that there is “no safe amount” of processed meat to eat, nutrition experts say in response to a new study on the connection…
Praise for crews, worries for health as fire season returns to Dehcho – Cabin Radio
July 3, 2025 Wildfires and smoke are back in the Dehcho. For some residents, it’s just another summer. Others are worried about the consequences. Twelve of the 17 fires reported…
Raise prices on sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco by 50%, WHO suggests – CBC
The World Health Organization says higher taxes could cut consumption, support health-care spending Jul 02, 2025 The World Health Organization is pushing countries to raise the prices of sugary drinks,…
