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Nunavut Health Department deploys rapid testing, education in fight against syphilis – Nunatsiaq
Mar 4, 2026 Outbreak of sexually transmitted infection declared 12 years ago, in 2014 Nunavut might finally be gaining ground in the effort to end its 12-year-long syphilis outbreak, says…
Toronto Public Health will not suspend 30K students over their outstanding vaccine records this year – CTV
March 03, 2026 Tens of thousands of students who were threatened with suspension over their vaccination status will be able to remain in the classroom for the rest of the…
AI health misinformation is getting harder to spot. Canadians are falling for it, expert warns – CTV
March 04, 2026 Nearly nine in 10 Canadians turn to the internet for health information, according to a recent survey from the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), but many of them…
Why researchers say lowering Canada’s radon limit could prevent more cases of lung cancer and save lives – CBC
Health Canada has no plans to change threshold, which remains double that of the World Health Organization Mar 04, 2026 When Maureen Hayes first tested her Ottawa home for radon…
Community Drug Alert
Press Release March 3, 2026 CURRENT STATUS: • An elevated number of opioid-related drug overdoses is reported in the Brantford area for a second consecutive week. • Ten non-fatal overdoses…
Advancing cultural safety and addressing racism and discrimination impacting Indigenous Peoples
Press Release March 3, 2026 An innovative online tool designed by Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC) will help health care teams across Canada foster cultural safety and address racism experienced by…
‘My boys don’t go to school anymore’: Actions of ICE agents in Minnesota part of blood memories – APTN News
Mar 03, 2026 The anxiety Jacque Wilson felt when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents increased their presence in the state, and in particular, the Twin Cities, came over her…
Expanding cancer coverage for firefighters
Press Release March 3, 2026 VICTORIA Summary Changes to the Workers Compensation Act will add eight more cancers to the workers’ compensation cancer presumptions for firefighters The eight cancers include:…
Two years after landmark report, renewed action is needed as homelessness continues to rise
Press Release March 3, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario – Office of the Federal Housing Advocate Two years after the release of her landmark report on homeless encampments, the Federal Housing Advocate…
FNHMA: Shape the Future of IHN Certification – Join Our March Deep-Dive
Press Release The next chapter of the Indigenous Health Navigator (IHN) Project is here, and your voice is essential. Building on the momentum of our recent focus groups, First Nations…
