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2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into U.S., lying to authorities – CTV
June 02, 2026 DETROIT — Two scientists at a U.S. government lab were charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from Africa and lying about it…
Canadian pancreatic cancer specialist expects to open clinical trials on pill that doubled survival time – CTV
June 03, 2026 TORONTO — The head of pancreatic cancer at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre says she hopes clinical trials for a pill that could double survival time will soon…
Women in farming more vulnerable to mental-health struggles and stress, Guelph study finds – CBC
New study from U of G finds women’s mental health is further strained by visible and invisible workloads Jun 02, 2026 Jennifer Schooley says one of the more frustrating aspects…
Agnes Pascal posthumously wins NWT award for her Book of Hope – Cabin Radio
June 2, 2026 The late Agnes Pascal, who spent years creating a book that collects the stories of northern cancer survivors, has posthumously won an award for her work. Agnes,…
N.S. seeing an increase in teens with long-lasting psychosis due to high-potency cannabis – CBC
THC levels triggering severe, persistent mental health crises in youth, psychiatrists say May 31, 2026 Clinicians at Halifax’s IWK Health Centre say more young patients are arriving with severe symptoms…
Why is B.C. the last province in Canada to allow cigarette sales in drugstores? – CBC
B.C. has been the outlier since Manitoba banned tobacco sales in pharmacies 13 years ago May 31, 2026 Should you still be able to buy cigarettes in British Columbia drugstores?…
Manitoba MAID law ‘punishing’ 94-year-old woman, pro-choice group says – CBC
Steinbach woman stopped taking medication in attempt to hasten death Jun 01, 2026 A 94-year-old Steinbach, Man., woman has stopped taking her heart medication and antibiotics in the hopes of…
Health care through an Indigenous lens: insights from a university hospital photovoice study – CMAJ
June 01, 2026 Background: Indigenous Peoples in Canada continue to experience profound health inequities rooted in colonialism, systemic racism, and structural barriers in health care systems. We sought to examine…
Behind the Reporting: Exposing a government shift on First Nations water – Investigative Journalism Bureau
May 29, 2026 You turn the tap. You drink. You cook. You wash. Drinkable, usable tap water has become so elemental in the lives of people in wealthy countries that…
Growing wellness: FNHA staff reconnect through traditional tobacco – FNHA
May 28, 2026 On World No (Commercial) Tobacco Day (May 31), First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) staff are sharing the strength and healing that comes from growing, preparing and learning…
