Ottawa Christmas tree sales support mental health
Ottawa residents combine holiday tradition with charity at Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre tree sale. Discover how buying Christmas trees helps community mental health services.
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First Private Mental Health Walk-In Clinic Opens in Sudbury
Northern Ontario's inaugural private mental health walk-in clinic has launched in Sudbury, offering immediate support services. Discover how this healthcare innovation addresses critical gaps in mental health care access.
NHL's Problematic Rules Need Simple Solutions
Jack Todd critiques the NHL's convoluted rules that disrupt game flow, from offside reviews to delay of game penalties, and proposes straightforward fixes for better hockey.
Alberta health spending $9,597 per person in 2025
A new report shows Alberta's health care spending is growing faster than the economy, reaching $9,597 per person in 2025. Discover the key factors driving this increase.
Lawsuit: Social Media Hid Teen Mental Health Research
Major school districts and attorneys general sue Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat, alleging they concealed research showing harm to youth mental health. Learn the details.
Canadian Anti-Trafficking Hotline Sees Record Calls
Canada's anti-trafficking hotline experienced a record number of contacts last year and is on track to surpass that number in 2025. Learn about the growing crisis.
Food for Thought: How Diet Impacts Mental Health
Discover how nutritional psychiatry links your diet to mood and anxiety. Learn which foods boost mental wellness and how the gut-brain axis works. Start your journey to a healthier mind today.
ANCHOR Program Proves Police Budget Cuts Possible
Community advocates argue Ottawa police shouldn't get more funding for mental health calls, pointing to ANCHOR's success in providing unarmed crisis response.
Impaired driving calls surge 250% in Waterloo Region
Waterloo Region experiences alarming 250% increase in weekend impaired driving calls. Police urge responsible driving as holiday season approaches. Stay safe on the roads.
Alberta UCP enacts major health care system reforms
Alberta's UCP government introduces fundamental health care legislation allowing private-public shifts, changing payment structures, and requiring health card reapplication.
B.C. Amends Mental Health Act to Protect Workers
B.C. government proposes amendments to the Mental Health Act to provide stronger legal protections for health workers delivering involuntary patient care. Learn about the changes.
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.
WECHU approves slight 2026 budget spending increase
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has approved a modest spending increase for its 2026 budget. Learn how this affects local public health services in our community.
Slender Man Attendant Missing from Group Home, Located
Morgan Geyser, convicted in 2014 Slender Man stabbing, found safe after disappearing from Wisconsin group home. Latest developments in controversial case.
Man dies in Calgary police custody, ASIRT investigates
A man in his 40s died after altercation with Calgary police during mental health intervention in Dover. ASIRT has launched investigation into the custody death.
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.
Is Oversharing After a Breakup Healthy?
Explore the psychology of post-breakup oversharing. A psychotherapist reveals when it helps ease heartbreak and when it can backfire, based on new data.
Domestic Violence's Long-Term Impact on Kids
A Calgary pediatrician reveals the devastating long-term effects of domestic violence on children's brain development, with Alberta rates at an all-time high. Learn how to help break the cycle.
YouTube Star Recreates Childhood Bedroom for Healing
Canadian YouTuber Mai Pham rebuilt her childhood bedroom in NYC as a therapeutic space. The 22-year-old with 3M subscribers shares her journey from Alberta isolation to family reconciliation.
Alberta Bill 9 harms LGBTQ+ youth: research
New research shows Alberta's Bill 9 is causing mental health crises among 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and undermining parental rights. Read the disturbing findings.
Papa Roach: 30 Years of Rock Evolution
After three decades, Papa Roach transforms from nu-metal pioneers to positive rock force. Frontman Jacoby Shaddix discusses longevity, mental health advocacy, and their Calgary Saddledome concert.
Sask. provides $200K for grief and trauma counselling
Saskatchewan government announces $200,000 funding to expand grief and trauma counselling services through Caring Hearts. Learn how this investment supports mental health.
Record online gambling debt hits young Canadians
Financial and psychology experts warn of dire consequences as Canadians bet record sums online, falling into debt. Learn how to identify risks and seek help.
$35M donation for Ontario children's mental health
A transformative $35 million donation will enhance mental health services at Ontario children's hospitals, addressing critical gaps in pediatric care across the province.
Why Families Designate a 'Problem Person'
Exploring how the 'designated patient' in families actually expresses collective distress. Learn how family therapy addresses systemic issues rather than blaming individuals.
Northern Ontario Trans Advocate Shares Difficult Journey
Vincent Bolt's suicide attempt led his family to acceptance. Now a psychotherapist, he advocates for Ontario's transgender community. Read his powerful story.
ADHD Startup Founder Convicted in Adderall Fraud
A U.S. jury finds the founder of a mental health startup guilty in a multi-million dollar Adderall fraud scheme. Learn the details of the case and its implications.
Alberta healthcare workers need more drug crisis support
New Parkland Institute report reveals Alberta's drug poisoning crisis severely impacts healthcare workers, with 69% reporting work changes and 50% facing emotional abuse. Frontline staff need better support.
B.C. woman spreads joy after 14 brain surgeries
A Tsawwassen woman's sparkling personality helped her endure 14 brain surgeries. Now she's giving back to her community through music and positivity.
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.
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