Wheatley Water Plant Back in Service After Fire
The Wheatley Water Treatment Plant in Chatham-Kent is officially operational again after a 2023 fire. Get the details on the restoration and its importance for local water security.
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Gloves in a Bottle: Shield Lotion for Eczema Relief
Gloves in a Bottle shielding lotion offers up to 12 hours of protection for dry, cracked skin. Read reviews from eczema and psoriasis sufferers who found relief. Available on Amazon.
Canadian surrogate denied U.S. entry for medical trip
A Canadian woman traveling as a surrogate for a fertility procedure was refused entry into the United States, raising questions about border policies for medical travel. Read the full story.
Sask. Legislation Enables Compulsory Care for Severe Addiction
Saskatchewan introduces new legislation permitting individuals deemed a danger due to severe addiction to be held in secure treatment. Learn about the details and implications of this significant policy shift.
Saskatchewan allows involuntary addiction treatment
The Saskatchewan government has tabled new legislation permitting involuntary treatment for severe addiction cases. Learn about the Compassionate Intervention Act, its safeguards, and the path to implementation in spring 2026.
Nerve Blocks Recommended for ER Migraine Treatment
New research supports using occipital nerve blocks in emergency rooms for acute migraine pain. Learn about this treatment option now available in Calgary.
Sask. introduces new addictions intervention legislation
The Saskatchewan government has introduced The Compassionate Intervention Act, a new law aimed at helping individuals with severe addictions access treatment. Learn about the details and implications.
Sask. legislature wraps up with forced addiction treatment bill
The Saskatchewan government will table The Compassionate Intervention Act, allowing involuntary treatment for severe addictions. The fall sitting concludes amid health and deficit pressures.
Hims & Hers Acquires Livewell for Canadian Expansion
U.S. telehealth giant Hims & Hers acquires Canadian platform Livewell, positioning itself to launch generic semaglutide (Ozempic) in Canada as Novo Nordisk's patent lapses. The move targets a market where two-thirds of adults face weight-related health ch
Problem Gamblers Seeking Help Double in Windsor in 6 Years
The number of problem gamblers seeking help in Windsor has doubled in six years, coinciding with the rise of online gaming. Experts call it an 'invisible addiction' with devastating consequences.
Amir Khadir defends antibiotic treatments post-suspension
Former Québec solidaire MNA Dr. Amir Khadir speaks out following his six-month suspension, defending prolonged antibiotic therapies for complex infections. Read his full statement.
Patients defend Dr. Khadir after suspension for Lyme care
Patients speak out in support of Dr. Amir Khadir, suspended for treating chronic Lyme disease. They report life-changing improvements and warn of a healthcare access crisis in Quebec.
Alliance Calls for Better Opioid Addiction Treatment in Ontario
A new coalition of health workers and advocates launches at Queen's Park, urging the province to increase access to life-saving opioid addiction treatment. Learn about their demands.
Injectable HIV Prevention Drug Brings Hope to South Africa
The rollout of a groundbreaking long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, in South Africa offers new hope in the fight against the virus. Learn how this innovation could shape the future of public health.
Ottawa's On Track Program: 20 Years of Success After Psychosis
For two decades, The Ottawa Hospital's On Track program has helped youth recover from psychosis with high success rates, offering hope and a path forward. Discover how early intervention changes lives.
Madonna Criticizes Trump's World AIDS Day Ban
Madonna condemns the Trump administration's directive to halt World AIDS Day commemorations. Learn about the policy shift and its impact on public health advocacy. Join the conversation.
HIV Edmonton Aims to End Stigma on World AIDS Day
HIV Edmonton marks World AIDS Day by challenging stigma and promoting compassion. Learn about their mission and the importance of seeing people, not the virus.
Ottawa hockey coach Carla MacLeod opens up about breast cancer
Ottawa Charge head coach Carla MacLeod shares her breast cancer diagnosis and begins treatment. The determined coach aims to return to the bench. Read her inspiring story.
U.S. Halts World AIDS Day Commemoration After 37 Years
The U.S. government has discontinued its official recognition of World AIDS Day, breaking a tradition observed every December 1 since 1988. This significant policy shift marks a departure from decades of global health solidarity.
HIV Cases Rise 35% in Canada, Expert Urges Funding
Dr. Julio Montaner warns that underfunding HIV treatment and prevention now will cost Canada more later. Cases are rising despite proven tools like TasP and PrEP.
New HIV prevention guidelines aim to remove barriers to meds
New Canadian guidelines urge doctors to prescribe HIV prevention drugs without gatekeeping. New data shows a slight decline in diagnoses, but rates remain high in the Prairies.
World AIDS Day marked by calls for criminal law reform
On World AIDS Day, Canadian activists and politicians unite to demand reform of HIV criminalization laws, emphasizing public health over punishment. Learn about the push for change.
50-Bed Addiction Treatment Centre to Open in N.B.
A new 50-bed live-in facility for substance use treatment will open in New Brunswick in summer 2026 at Eagle's Eye View Cottages, marking a significant expansion of addiction recovery services in the province.
New HIV guidelines urge doctors to stop gatekeeping PrEP
New Canadian HIV prevention guidelines call for an end to 'gatekeeping' PrEP, urging doctors to offer the preventive medication more readily. Learn about the shift in public health strategy.
Ontario's 'Wild West' Safer Supply Needs Regulation
Addiction experts warn Ontario's unregulated safer supply program fuels diversion and addiction via electronic pill mills. Learn about the crisis and calls for action.
Halifax company releases promising cancer study results
A Halifax life sciences company announces groundbreaking cancer treatment study results. Learn about this medical breakthrough and its potential impact on cancer care in Canada.
Black Friday Deal: Avène Cicalfate+ Cream 30% Off
Discover Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream during Black Friday sales. Save 30% on this French skincare solution for eczema, dermatitis and sensitive skin relief.
Kidney Disease Deaths Spike in Canada, Framework Urged
Chronic kidney disease deaths have surged 71% in Canada over three decades, prompting calls for a national framework. Learn about the crisis affecting 1 in 10 Canadians.
SKYRIZI® Gets Positive Reimbursement for UC in Canada
Canada's Drug Agency recommends SKYRIZI® for ulcerative colitis reimbursement, and AbbVie signs a Letter of Intent with the pCPA, improving access for 120,000 Canadians.
Edmonton's Cancer Care Breakthrough Cuts Treatment Costs 90%
Edmonton's Cross Cancer Institute leads a revolutionary immunotherapy approach, achieving 52% remission rates while slashing treatment costs by 90%. Discover how local research transforms cancer care.
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