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More than 400 deaths linked to L.A. wildfires, researchers say – CBC
Doctors warn disaster response should include long-term health monitoring Aug 06, 2025 The deadly wildfires that swept through Los Angeles this year likely contributed to hundreds more deaths, say researchers…
Wildfire smoke advisory for the South Baffin Region
Press Release August 6, 2025 The Department of Health is issuing an air quality advisory in the South Baffin Region related to smoke from wildfires in neighbouring jurisdictions. There is…
Manitoba health officials admit racism in care of Indigenous man who died of cancer – CBC
Aug 07, 2025 Stephen Rockwell’s mother says admission doesn’t change that racism delayed her son’s treatment A Manitoba health authority has admitted an Indigenous man, who died four months after…
KIA: Meadowbank Post Closure Wellness Fund Workshop
Press Release August 6, 2025 Meadowbank Post Closure Wellness Fund Workshops Snacks will be provided Baker Lake Community Hall August 12th, 7:00pm – 10:00pm The Meadowbank Post Closure Wellness Fund…
Service reduction at multiple Family Wellness Offices
Press Release August 6, 2025 The Department of Family Services is advising residents that services at Family Wellness offices will be temporarily reduced at the following locations: Pond Inlet: effective…
Prairie smoke chokes Kivalliq – Nunatsiaq News
Aug 6, 2025 Nunavut should be smoke-free by Thursday, meteorologist says Wildfire smoke from the Prairies left most of the Kivalliq Region under an Environment Canada air quality advisory in…
Conference and Tribute to Joyce Echaquan: Sept. 27 and 28, Delta Hotel, Trois-Rivieres – Indigenous Watchdog
August 6, 2025 Kwei, You’ve been looking forward to it… Registration for the event ‘Joyce Five Years Later: What is the Status of Reconciliation with Public Institutions?’ is now open! September…
Bridging the Gaps – Legislative and practice problems in Canada’s MAiD regime: Ramona Coelho and David Shannon – MLI
August 6, 2025 An emphasis on “choice” and “access” ignores the reality that desperation driven by systemic neglect can lead some to pursue assisted suicide under coercive conditions. I. Background…
Saskatchewan health policy requires consent to cut hair of Indigenous patients – CTV news
August 06, 2025 SASKATOON — Saskatchewan’s health authority is requiring staff to get consent before cutting the hair of Indigenous patients, nearly a year after a Métis man’s ponytail was…
Polio was nearly eradicated. Here’s why it’s making a comeback – GLOBAL
August 5, 2025 For the past decade, Sughra Ayaz has traveled door to door in southeastern Pakistan, pleading with parents to allow children to be vaccinated against polio as part…
