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Indigenous physician Dr. Barry Lavallee remembered as ‘fearless advocate’: Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin – CBC
Lavallee was CEO of KIM, a health-care organization supporting 23 northern Manitoba First Nations Jan 20, 2026 Dr. Barry Lavallee, a prominent Indigenous physician whose work focused on improving health…
Vancouver palliative care doctor tells court she resigned rather than authorize MAID transfers – CBC
Process resulted in patients experiencing unnecessary suffering, physician testifies Jan 20, 2026 A Vancouver palliative care doctor who says she chose to resign rather than authorize patient transfers for the…
Federal health benefits program for First Nations and Inuit ‘frustrating’ to deal with, say clients – CBC
Jan 21, 2026 Clients say barriers ‘really prevent us from being able to utilize and access the services’ Joy SpearChief-Morris is the recipient of the 2025 CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowship, established to encourage…
‘A fearless advocate’: Indigenous physician Barry Lavallee dies unexpectedly – CTV News
January 21, 2026 Indigenous physician, researcher and advocate Dr. Barry Lavallee has died unexpectedly. In an online statement, Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc., said Lavallee, who was the health organization’s CEO,…
Breast cancer diagnosis revealed by former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould on social media – APTN News
Jan 20, 2026 Former Liberal justice minister and attorney general, Jody Wilson-Raybould has revealed she’s battling breast cancer. In a series of tweets on X, Wilson-Raybould noted “following a recent…
19 people from Kashechewan First Nation test positive for cryptosporidium – CBC
Jan 20, 2026 Parasite can cause gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea and stomach pain Officials in Kashechewan First Nation have confirmed 19 people from the community have tested positive for a…
SFU and FNHA sign MOU to improve health and wellness of First Nations peoples in B.C. – SFU News
January 19, 2026 Simon Fraser University (SFU) and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance and implement common goals related to First…
Health Services in Indigenous Communities: Advocates Call for Federal Action – CPAC
Irving Gold, the CEO of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy, and Luciana Nechita, the CEO of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada, hold a joint press conference in Ottawa. The speakers…
Optimism about aging among older adults in Canada sees sharp decline: survey – CTV
January 20, 2026 TORONTO — A new survey suggests optimism about aging fell sharply over the last year, with financial insecurity and loneliness dampening how many Canadians feel about their…
Montreal adults spending more of their free time on screens, public health finds – CBC
Leisure time spent on screens increased by 13% between 2018 and 2025 Jan 20, 2026 Adult Montrealers have been spending significantly more of their free time in front of screens…
