Tag Archives: Health
Highlights from auditor reports on B.C. overdose prevention, safer-supply programs
VICTORIA - British Columbia's auditor general has released audits on two key government programs aimed at curbing the death toll from the toxic-drug crisis. The first report examined the implementatio...
Mar 19, 2024
Quebec, Ottawa reach health-care funding deal, $900 million per year to province
Quebec has become the last province to reach an agreement in principle with the federal government on health-care funding. Under the proposed deal, the province would receive an additional $900 millio...
Mar 19, 2024
Snow melt can reveal dangerous discarded needles
The melted snow across the northeast can bring about a potential health hazard.The spring can reveal discarded needles in public places like parks and playgrounds - or even near or in your own yard.Ni...
Mar 19, 2024
Doctor urges residents to check measles vaccination history before upcoming Easter holiday
The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority is urging residents to check their vaccination status for measles following a recent case in Saskatoon and an increasing number in Ontario and Quebec. "The s...
Mar 19, 2024
Major Quebec nurses union reaches agreement with province for five-year-contract
MONTREAL - After 15 months of negotiations a major nurses union has reached an agreement with the Quebec government for a five-year collective agreement. The proposed deal needs to be put to the 80,00...
Mar 19, 2024
Two of B.C.'s overdose prevention programs have 'significant deficiencies': auditor
VICTORIA - Nearly eight years after British Columbia declared a public-health emergency because of escalating overdoses, it still hasn't set a standard of care for those struggling with addiction, the...
Mar 19, 2024
Luthi accepted into New York Marathon in quest to complete all six majors
An athlete from Melfort has the finish line in sight in her quest to complete all six marathon majors.Robyn Luthi has completed five of the six majors, and recently received word that she was accepted...
Mar 18, 2024
Transgender people bear brunt of misinformation about gender identity, experts say
MONTREAL - Misinformation surrounding gender identity is pervasive and it has a profound impact on the mental health of transgender and non-binary people, advocates say. Dupr Latour, a trans woman who...
Mar 18, 2024
Furless raccoon, dubbed 'Rufus', rescued and given refuge in Nova Scotia shelter
HALIFAX - A rare bald raccoon is in the care of a Nova Scotia shelter, where staff hope she'll grow her fur coat - including a bandit-like, black streak across her eyes. Hope Swinimer, the director of...
Mar 16, 2024
Some doctors sneak education into their online content to drown out misinformation
TORONTO - When Dr. Siobhan Deshauer makes online videos, her primary goal is to demystify medicine. Her secondary goal? "I call it 'smuggling in education,'" said the physician and YouTuber, who boast...
Mar 16, 2024