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Update on Lead Testing in NWT Schools: GNWT taking interdepartmental approach to address water testing issues in Yellowknife schools
Press Release July 14, 2025 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) continues to take action to address concerns about the presence of lead in water in some Yellowknife schools.…
SCO Hosting Workshop on Challenging Behaviours, Autism, and Intellectual Disabilities: July 23, 2025
Press Release July 14, 2025 The First Nations Disability Program at the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is hosting a workshop on understanding challenging behaviours, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disabilities.…
Canada’s obesity rates rose faster during pandemic than prior 11 years – GLOBAL
July 14, 2025 A new report says the prevalence of obesity increased faster during the COVID-19 pandemic than it did over the course of more than a decade beforehand, specifically…
Canada saw ‘steep increase’ in obesity rates during COVID pandemic – CTV
July 14, 2025 TORONTO — A new report says the prevalence of obesity increased faster during the COVID-19 pandemic than it did over the course of more than a decade…
Researchers redesign vaginal speculum to ease fear and pain – CTV
July 14, 2025 It is cold, hard, metallic and commonly associated with pain. Not a medieval torture instrument, but the vaginal speculum used every day around the world for essential…
As nicotine pouches’ popularity soars, they’re also responsible for more poisonings in young kids, study finds – CTV
July 14, 2025 Nicotine pouches are a fast-growing source of nicotine poisoning in young children, according to a new study. Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio analyzed more than…
Prince County Hospital’s intensive-care unit to reopen in August, administrator confirms – CBC
In-person oncology appointments at the Summerside hospital to resume Aug. 11 Jul 14, 2025 Prince County Hospital in Summerside is preparing to restore two crucial health services next month, including…
Vaccination, immunity and records: Your questions on measles, answered – CBC
Over 3,700 people so far have been infected with measles across Canada in 2025 — and that number is climbing Jul 13, 2025 Canada continues to see an alarming rise…
‘Keep the doors open’: As ERs close, doctor speaks out on the challenges of practising in rural Sask. – CBC
Some rural docs decide they’d be ‘happier, healthier and in a better financial state … moving anywhere else’ Jul 14, 2025 The senior lead physician of a Saskatchewan Medical Association…
Obesity rates in Canada jumped during COVID-19, says a new study – CBC
Study finds increasing number of women, young adults became obese Jul 14, 2025 About one-third of Canadians have become obese — with more weight gain happening during the pandemic, according…
