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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…
Government of Yukon advancing plans for 407 Alexander Street site
Press Release August 5, 2025 The structure at 407 Alexander Street will be removed and options for the site’s future use will be contemplated through the Whitehorse Community Safety and…
Saskatchewan health policy requires consent to cut hair of Indigenous patients – CTV
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…
Cree midwifery training in Northern Quebec gets a boost from regulatory change – CBC
Aug 06, 2025 Training program in Eeyou Istchee can now broaden its scope of practice to train more licensed midwives A change to provincial regulations in Quebec means a midwifery program in…
Paralyzed Montreal firefighter to finally undergo eye surgery after accessibility gaps – CTV
August 06, 2025 A Montreal man living with disabilities after suffering a stroke three years ago has just found out that he will be able to undergo surgery for cataracts.…
Legionnaires’ outbreak in London ends after 70 cases, 3 deaths – CBC
August 06, 2025 The outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in London has been declared over. Between July 8 and Aug. 6, 2025, three people died and there were a total of…
Dubai Pistachio & Knafeh Milk Chocolate among pistachio products recalled after 9 Canadians hospitalized – CBC
Dozens of salmonella cases linked to certain brands of pistachio products Aug 05, 2025 Nine people have been hospitalized and dozens of salmonella cases have been reported after an outbreak…
The Daily Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Press Release Cancer screening tests, 2024 This release provides an overview of proportions of Canadians who have undergone tests commonly used for early detection of colorectal, cervical and breast cancer.…
Wildfire smoke advisory for the Kivalliq Region
Press Release August 5, 2025 The Department of Health is issuing an air quality advisory in the Kivalliq Region related to smoke from wildfires in neighbouring jurisdictions. There is currently…
