Cold Turkey Smoking Cessation Success After 50 Years
An 86-year-old shares how quitting smoking cold turkey nearly 50 years ago changed his life. Read this inspiring story and get expert advice from Dear Abby.
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Alan Doyle: Mental Health Treatments Actually Work
Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle shares his mental health journey and foundation work, advocating for open discussions and effective treatments in Canada.
Three suspected drug deaths in Waterloo Region in 3 days
Waterloo Region faces a drug crisis as three suspected overdose deaths occur within three days. Authorities urge awareness of naloxone kits and addiction resources.
BGC London starts $3M campaign for 70th anniversary
Facing financial challenges, London's Boys and Girls Club launches $3-million fundraising campaign during 70th anniversary celebration with Olympic champion Damian Warner.
B.C. Commissioner: Drug Stigma Violates Human Rights
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender declares stigmatizing drug users violates human rights. Learn how this impacts addiction recovery and public health policy in Canada.
USDA targeted grants using 'diversity' and 'climate' terms
The USDA searched for terms like 'diversity' and 'climate modelling' to identify grants for cancellation, according to recent reports. Learn how this targeting affected research funding.
Federal investment to tackle opioid crisis in Elgin
The Canadian government announces new federal funding to strengthen community-led responses to the opioid crisis in Elgin County. Learn how this investment will save lives.
The Big Party returns supporting mental health
Windsor's signature fundraising event 'The Big Party' is back, generating crucial support for mental health and addiction services at Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare.
AI Megadeals Drive Canadian VC to $1.8B in Q3
Canadian venture capital activity rose to $1.8B in Q3 2025, fueled by AI megadeals like Cohere. Despite the quarterly uptick, year-to-date investment of $4.9B lags significantly behind 2024.
Manitoba's 72-hour detention for meth intoxication
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew introduces involuntary 72-hour detention for drug-intoxicated individuals. New protective care centers aim to address public safety and addiction treatment in Winnipeg.
Paris Jackson Shares Sobriety Journey and Health Damage
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris opens up about her perforated septum from past drug use as she approaches six years of sobriety. Her candid TikTok warning inspires addiction recovery conversations.
Ex-recovery home worker sentenced for sexual assaults
Adam Haber receives three-year prison term after multiple women came forward with sexual assault allegations from New Westminster recovery homes. Read the full story.
B.C. recovery worker gets 3 years for sex assaults
Adam Haber receives three-year prison sentence for sexual assaults while working at drug recovery facility. Case highlights vulnerability in addiction treatment system.
LaSalle demands province address police funding gaps
LaSalle calls on Ontario government to resolve police funding disparities affecting municipal services. Learn how this impacts community safety and local budgets.
Federal Budget Signals Lower Health Transfer Increases
Canada's 2025 federal budget reveals smaller health transfer increases to provinces and ends temporary funding agreements. Learn how this affects healthcare funding across the country.
Bodybuilder Hayley McNeff died from drug overdose at 37
American bodybuilding champion Hayley McNeff died at age 37 from an accidental drug overdose involving multiple substances. The fitness influencer was featured in the documentary Raising the Bar.
Prince Albert gets $3.6M for policing initiatives
Prince Albert secures $3.6 million in provincial funding for targeted policing programs. Learn how this investment will impact community safety and law enforcement efforts.
$1.5M Ontario investment for Windsor-Essex fertility care
Ontario announces $1.5 million investment to expand fertility services in Windsor-Essex, helping local couples build families. Learn how this funding will improve access to reproductive care.
Winnipeg advocates: Detox plan needs follow-up care
Community leaders in Winnipeg warn that proposed drug detox facilities must include comprehensive aftercare programs to prevent relapse cycles and ensure long-term recovery success.
Porn-Distracted Dad Dies Before Hot Car Death Sentencing
A Georgia man facing prison time for his daughter's hot car death was found dead just before sentencing in a shocking case that highlights digital addiction consequences.
Federal Budget Delivers Infrastructure Win for Regina
Regina Mayor Sandra Masters applauds federal budget infrastructure investments, highlighting funding for housing-enabling projects as critical for Saskatchewan's growing urban centers.
Manitoba Drug Detention Facility Launching in Weeks
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announces revolutionary approach to addiction treatment with new compulsory care facility opening in weeks, marking significant shift in provincial drug policy.
Alberta Drug Crisis Pushes Healthcare Workers to Brink
A new report exposes the devastating toll Alberta's escalating drug crisis is taking on frontline healthcare workers, with rising violence and burnout threatening to collapse the system.
Manitoba extends detention for highly intoxicated people
Manitoba passes groundbreaking legislation allowing longer detention for severely intoxicated individuals in public places, aiming to enhance community safety and connect vulnerable people with proper care.
Alberta gambling case exposes dangerous criminal underworld
A recent Alberta court case reveals how gambling addiction fuels criminal activity, exposing the dangerous underworld lurking beneath Canada's regulated betting industry.
Manitoba First Nations Push for Federal Budget Changes
Manitoba First Nations leaders are calling for urgent amendments to the federal budget, arguing it fails to address pressing infrastructure, healthcare, and economic development needs in their communities.
BC Youth Vaping Study Reveals Alarming Trends
Groundbreaking research exposes the vaping epidemic among BC youth, with startling statistics about usage patterns and health concerns that demand immediate action.
BC Libraries Struggle with Soaring eBook Demand
British Columbia libraries are facing a digital crisis as exploding demand for eBooks and digital materials outpaces available funding, creating growing wait times and access barriers for patrons across the province.
Federal Budget 2025: Quebec's Major Gains
Discover how Quebec stands to gain billions from Ottawa's latest budget, with massive investments in healthcare, green technology, and infrastructure that could transform the province's economic landscape.
Federal Budget 2024: Manitoba's Key Takeaways
Breaking down how Ottawa's latest budget impacts Manitobans - from housing and healthcare to carbon tax tensions and economic investments.
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