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Overdose deaths in Quebec are on the rise, and the problem could get worse – CBC
Provinces like B.C., Alberta proof that ‘this is not a trajectory that comes down quickly,’ says expert\ Jun 17, 2025 The 911 caller was in a state of shock. A…
She is the ‘safe person’ for her nieces. Now she runs the Auntie Program for other Indigenous girls – CBC
Jun 17, 2025 8-week program teaches mental, emotional, spiritual self-care Maxine Peigan says the Auntie Program was inspired by her own nieces. “I have six nieces between the ages five to 16,”…
Doctors speak of pressure, fear colleagues will leave over Health P.E.I.’s new targets – CBC
Physician says they’re ‘already teetering on burnout and this will send us over the edge’ Jun 17, 2025 Family doctors on Prince Edward Island say new targets saying practices should…
18 cases of measles reported in northern B.C., officials say – CBC
Medical health officer says confirmed cases are all largely in Wonowon and Peace River areas Jun 16, 2025 Health officials in British Columbia say there are 18 suspected and confirmed…
Major overhaul ordered for group that sets Canada’s cancer screening guidelines – CBC
Review sees ‘pressing need’ to modernize Task Force on Preventive Health Care Jun 17, 2025 A major overhaul is expected of the national body that issues Canada’s cancer screening guidelines.…
Tuberculosis screenings in Arviat come to an end – Nunatsiaq News
Jun 16, 2025 GN declared outbreak of the respiratory illness in February Tuberculosis screening clinics in Arviat are coming to an end, but “focused” screenings at the community’s health centre…
Indigenous people fleeing wildfires face immense mental health burdens. Experts say they shouldn’t have to – CBC
Psychologists say more resources, better communications needed to provide supports to Indigenous evacuees Jun 15, 2025 Jeewa Liske was four months pregnant in August 2023 when she had to flee…
Measles is surging in Alberta. Which vaccine-preventable disease could be next? – CBC
Measles ‘canary in the coalmine,’ as experts watch for resurgence of illnesses like polio Jun 16, 2025 Doctors and scientists worry Alberta’s measles outbreaks could signal the start of a…
Ottawa says it’s ‘exploring more flexibility’ for Jordan’s Principle – Cabin Radio
June 16, 2025 The federal agency that runs Jordan’s Principle says it is considering limited changes to accommodate the “unique challenges” of the North. The program, which offers funding to…
N.S woman receives apology following false cancer diagnosis – CTV
June 12, 202 Just eight days after Nova Scotian Gabriella Patey claims she was told her breast cancer diagnosis was meant for someone else, she says she’s received an apology…
