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Canada approves expensive new drug that can slow Alzheimer’s disease – CTV
October 27, 2025 Health Canada has approved an expensive new drug that can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. While existing medications treat Alzheimer’s symptoms, lecanemab is the first drug…
Flu and COVID shots now available to everyone in Waterloo region, Guelph starting Monday – CBC
Getting vaccinated a ‘simple step’ to avoid getting sick, Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum says Oct 27, 2025 Everyone in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County can access flu and COVID shots…
Hundreds of Thunder Bay homes have lead pipes. Would bylaws like ones in other cities reduce exposure? – CBC
Canadian Environmental Law Association calls on Ontario municipalities to act Oct 27, 2025 Kevin Duke says replacing the lead pipes in his home doesn’t seem feasible. The Thunder Bay, Ont.,…
Weaving Community Voices: Huli’tun Health Society’s Five-Year Plan – FNHA
October 24, 2025 The Huli’tun Health Society (HHS), serving the Halalt and Lyackson First Nations on Vancouver Island, is embarking on a meaningful journey to refresh its five-year Community Health…
Patricia Farrugia named associate dean of Indigenous Health – McMaster University
October 24, 2025 Patricia Farrugia has been named the associate dean of Indigenous Health for McMaster University’s Faculty of Health Sciences. The appointment was approved by the university’s Senate on October…
A woman who survived a blastomycosis outbreak in a northern Ontario First Nation speaks out – CBC
Oct 24, 2025 Jennifer Taylor was in intensive care after she contracted a fungal lung disease, mistaken for pneumonia Jennifer Taylor knew something was seriously wrong when she could no…
She was pressured into sterilization in her early 20s. Years later, she got the process reversed — and wants to help others avoid the same fate – The Star
October 23, 2025 A group of survivors is trying to help more people pursue procedures such as tubal ligation reversal, in vitro fertilization or surrogacy. It took nearly 20 years…
Phillip White-Cree Speaks at CCH – Cornwall Seaway News
October 23, 2025 Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) welcomed Phillip White-Cree, a historian from Clarkson University and member of the Akwesasne community, for a special staff presentation titled “Akwesasne Today” on…
Annual campaign aims to send menstrual products to northern Sask. communities – CBC
Oct 23, 2025 Moon Time Connections, a national Indigenous-led menstrual equity organization, began in Saskatchewan in 2017 When Nicole White learned some girls miss school due to not having access…
For pregnant people, extreme heat comes with extra risks – GLOBAL
October 23, 2025 Doctors have long known that heat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys and other organs. Those risks are exacerbated for pregnant people, as the body’s processes…
