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Quebec set to table bill cracking down on sale of energy drinks for teens – CBC
Lone Conservative MNA could block its adoption Jun 05, 2026 Quebec’s health minister is set to table a bill taking aim at the potentially harmful effects of energy drinks on…
Government of Canada tables first National Strategy for Eye Care
Press Release From: Health Canada June 4, 2026 Good eye health is an integral part of overall health. When vision loss is prevented or effectively managed, people can stay healthier,…
2026 AGM highlights: CMA’s commitment to members, new president Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi
Press Release June 3, 2026 The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) reaffirmed its commitment to members and the communities they serve during its May 29 Annual General Meeting, with board chair…
Tackling toxic pollution could save thousands of lives and billions in health care costs in Canada, say leading health, environmental organizations
Press Release OTTAWA | TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE ALGONQUIN ANISHINAABEG PEOPLE – Today is Canada’s Clean Air Day, and leading health and environmental organizations are joining the French Ambassador…
‘Systemic failure’ found in Sask. forced addiction treatment legislation: First Nations Health Ombudsperson – CTV News
June 04, 2026 The First Nations Health Ombudsperson Office (FNHOO) says it has found “systemic failure” in the province’s new involuntary treatment legislation. The Compassionate Intervention Act was officially passed…
First Nations leaders honour resilience, community action at Vancouver Coastal caucus – FNHA
June 3, 2026 Health leaders from 14 First Nations communities along BC’s South and Central Coast and in the Southern Stl’atl’imx region are highlighting community-driven responses to the toxic drug…
Some of what happens during youth can’t be reversed. It’s another reason to rethink kids’ screen time – CTV
June 04, 2026 Need another reason not to give your kid screens? It may permanently alter their brains, according to a new paper that reviewed and reported on current literature.…
IWK leans on Nova Scotia Health for radiology help amid shortage – CBC
Halifax hospital’s diagnostic imaging department recently underwent a workplace assessment Jun 03, 2026 The IWK Health Centre is leaning on colleagues at Nova Scotia Health as officials at the Halifax…
Still no triage liaison physicians in Alberta ERs, 4 months after province’s pledge – CBC
AMA, government say talks to hire for the temporary safety measure are underway Jun 03, 2026 More than four months after pledging that emergency physicians would soon begin monitoring patients…
66 opioid calls in 1 day. This is how bad the overdose crisis is, Winnipeg first responders say – CBC
Data shows they responded to 810 opioid patients in April, more than triple the 240 in April 2025 Jun 04, 2026 Front-line workers say Winnipeg is in the midst of…
