Tag Archives: Health
B.C. Conservatives seek inquiry into votes from mental health and drug facility
The B.C. Conservatives are seeking a commission of inquiry into alleged election irregularities in a riding they lost by a razor-thin margin last year, including claims of improper voting at a mental ...
Jan 09, 2025
Tri-community raises $7K to support RCMP officer battling cancer
Brent Nicol, a longtime RCMP officer who is currently battling cancer, said he was overwhelmed by the community support on Tuesday during a steak night fundraiser. "You don't always think about everyo...
Jan 09, 2025
Booze-free 'liquor' stores offer options, as some B.C. craft brewers decline and fall
VANCOUVER - Whatever your tipple, Angela Hansen's liquor store on Vancouver's Commercial Drive has stock to satisfy, from Prosecco to tequila - so long as you don't want any actual liquor. Hansen's "a...
Jan 09, 2025
As Liberals set up leadership race, members differ on how the leader should be picked
OTTAWA - As the Liberal party begins charting a course for an expedited race to replace Justin Trudeau, some former party advisers are split on just how swift that race should be, and who exactly shou...
Jan 07, 2025
Verdicts expected March 12 in criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers
OTTAWA - An Ontario judge is slated to deliver verdicts March 12 in the criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Chris Barber and Tamara Lich. Barber and Lich are co-accused of mischief, intimida...
Jan 06, 2025
Conservative MP Luc Berthold says he has prostate cancer but not stepping down
MONTREAL - Conservative MP Luc Berthold announced on Sunday that he has prostate cancer, but still plans to run in the next federal election despite requiring an operation. The longtime member of Parl...
Jan 05, 2025
Quebec confirms 4 new cases in measles outbreak, warns of possible exposure
MONTREAL - Quebec's health department is warning people who may have been exposed to measles in several regions of the province to monitor for symptoms amid a new outbreak of the disease. As of Friday...
Jan 04, 2025
'Support better care': Advocates argue need for mental health emergency service
Khalil Dorival knows what it's like to feel lonely. The Toronto-based mental health advocate has struggled with social anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. "I really suffered in silence, and I u...
Jan 04, 2025
Rise in number of unhoused people seeking shelter in Montreal ERs as temperatures dip
MONTREAL - Montreal health authorities say a growing number of people experiencing homelessness are taking refuge in the city's emergency rooms to stay out of the freezing cold. Pierre Hajek, who has ...
Jan 03, 2025
Want to cut back on alcohol? You may see conflicting advice on low-risk drink limits
TORONTO - As some people try to cut down their drinking and embrace Dry January, they may look to Canada's health agencies for guidance - and find some conflicting advice. This week, the Canadian Inst...
Jan 03, 2025