Royal Ottawa Launches Day Detox for Addiction Treatment
The Royal Ottawa introduces Canada's first day detox program for alcohol and opioid addiction, addressing overwhelming demand with innovative outpatient care.
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B.C. parents push for involuntary care for addicted youth
Desperate British Columbia parents are advocating for policy changes to allow involuntary care for drug-addicted children. Learn about their emotional fight for reform.
Calgarian's 5-year kidney donor wait reveals transplant crisis
Rossalyn Fritz waits 9 hours daily on dialysis as new report shows rising deaths on transplant lists. Her story underscores Canada's growing organ donation crisis.
$1M Legion donation for veteran VR PTSD treatments
Edmonton's HiMARCC receives $1 million Legion donation for groundbreaking virtual reality therapy treating PTSD in Canadian veterans. Innovative treatment shows promising results.
Ottawa youth addiction advocate Joshua Clatney dies at 28
Joshua Clatney, a fierce advocate for youth struggling with addiction in Ottawa, has passed away at age 28. Learn about his remarkable journey from addiction to community leadership.
Toronto's radical plan for homeless shelters and drugs
Toronto's shelter guidelines encourage hiring active drug users and providing drug services in all facilities, including those with children. A controversial shift in harm reduction.
Winnipeg sewage capacity crisis reaches critical point
Winnipeg confronts urgent sewage capacity limitations as North End Treatment Plant construction continues. Learn about the infrastructure challenges facing Manitoba's capital.
Jodie Sweetin's First Drink at 14 Sparked Addiction
Full House star Jodie Sweetin details her first alcohol experience at age 14 and subsequent addiction struggles in a revealing podcast interview about her recovery journey.
Manitoba approves rare disease drug coverage
Jeremy Bray wins drug coverage for rare condition after provincial announcement. Read how this decision impacts rare disease patients across Manitoba.
Manitoba puts millions toward rural water upgrades
Manitoba announces significant funding for rural water and wastewater system improvements across the province. Learn how this investment will impact communities.
Manitoba announces new meth crisis plan with coordination
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew reveals coordinated strategy to tackle methamphetamine crisis, including new resources and enhanced collaboration across government agencies.
Frontline worker calls for improved Sask. addictions care
Chantel Huel, a former addict turned outreach worker, urges Saskatchewan to enhance addiction treatment services. Her powerful story highlights the need for better support systems.
Novo's obesity drug shows 14.5% weight loss in trial
Novo Nordisk's experimental obesity drug amycretin demonstrates significant weight loss results in mid-stage study, advancing to late-phase testing for diabetes patients.
Winnipeg man denied $300k treatment coverage
Jeremy Bray fights for life-changing spinal muscular atrophy treatment after Manitoba denies coverage. Learn about his journey and healthcare challenges.
Breakthrough in aggressive brain tumour treatment
Canadian and U.S. researchers achieve major breakthrough in treating aggressive brain tumours using innovative portable ultrasound technology. Learn how this could revolutionize cancer care.
Study: Short-Form Videos Harm Mental Health
A major analysis of 71 studies finds short-form videos like TikTok and Instagram Reels are linked to poorer cognition and mental health decline. Learn the risks.
Ottawa addiction recovery group celebrates 42 years
Serenity Renewal for Families celebrates four decades of supporting individuals and families affected by addiction in Ottawa. Learn about their vital community work.
First in Canada: Surrey man gets chronic pain implant
A Surrey man makes medical history as Canada's first recipient of an electrical device implant for chronic pain relief. Learn about this groundbreaking treatment.
Manitoba family seeks coverage for rare disease medication
A Winnipeg family battles for provincial coverage of expensive medication risdiplam to treat a rare genetic disease. Learn how you can support their cause.
Saskatoon overdose alert issued after 104 cases
Saskatchewan health ministry issues overdose alert in Saskatoon after 104 overdoses in 10 days. Frontline workers cite treatment barriers as fatalities rise.
B.C. toddler gets stem cell treatment at Duke University
A Vancouver toddler with cerebral palsy travels to Duke University for groundbreaking stem cell therapy. Parents report remarkable improvements in his condition already.
Montreal's MUHC using AI to optimize chemotherapy
The McGill University Health Centre in Montreal is pioneering the use of artificial intelligence to personalize and improve chemotherapy treatments for cancer patients.
Vancouver councillors oppose Metro wastewater plan
Vancouver city councillors are pushing back against Metro Vancouver's liquid waste management plan, citing concerns over costs and environmental impact. Learn about the debate.
Saskatoon waste smell could linger until 2028
Saskatoon residents face persistent waste processing odours until 2028 as city council debates $93.4 million pipeline solution. Councillor calls 3-year timeline 'awful long time' to fix the problem.
Saskatoon sees 104 overdoses, 2 deaths in one week
Saskatoon faces devastating overdose crisis with 104 incidents and 2 fatalities reported in just seven days. Health authorities urge immediate action and community awareness.
Budget excludes IVF funding despite campaign promise
Advocates express disappointment as federal budget fails to include promised IVF funding, leaving Canadian families struggling with fertility treatment costs. Learn about the impact.
Royal Alex supervised consumption site replaced
Alberta government transitions Royal Alexandra Hospital's supervised consumption site to recovery-oriented addiction services. Learn about the new approach to substance use treatment.
Opioid overdoses down for third year in London
Public Health reports a significant decline in opioid-related overdoses and deaths in Middlesex-London for the third consecutive year. Learn about the strategies behind this public health success.
Documentary follows songwriter's journey to confront trauma
Calgary-born Cassidy Waring returns home to confront childhood trauma in documentary Hearse Chasing, exploring family addiction and complex PTSD. Premiering at CUFF.Docs.
Journal sued over controversial antidepressant drug trial
A medical journal faces legal action after publishing a study promoting antidepressant use for youth depression treatment. The infamous drug trial returns to spotlight amid growing concerns.
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