103-year-old vet's first Remembrance Day in Ottawa
Elmer Friesen, a 103-year-old WWII veteran, reflects on his emotional first Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa as Canadians nationwide honor fallen soldiers.
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Service Dogs Save Lives of Canadian Veterans
Paws Fur Thought pairs service dogs with military and RCMP veterans coping with operational stress injuries. Discover how these remarkable animals are saving lives across Nova Scotia.
Moncton Vet Battles for Alternative PTSD Treatments
Retired Master Cpl. Gordon Hurley, a special forces vet in Moncton, reveals his long-hidden PTSD struggle and his fight for access to alternative therapies. His story highlights the urgent need for veteran mental health support.
Halifax Church Concert Pays Tribute to Veterans
A special Remembrance Day concert at St. Andrew's Church in Halifax honored veterans through music and shared memories. Discover how the community came together to pay tribute.
Stranger reveals Canadian soldier's untold WWII story
A British journalist tracks down Canadian family to share wartime stories of their grandfather, revealing decades-old bonds forged in North African hospitals during WWII.
Manitoba Municipalities Push for Mental Health Law Reform
Manitoba municipalities are urging the provincial government to review mental health legislation to reduce police involvement in crisis response. Learn about the renewed calls for change.
Family's Quest to Bury Japanese-Canadian WWI Soldier
The family of Pte. Sentaro Omoto, a Japanese-Canadian WWI soldier, is determined to fulfill his final wish of having his ashes buried in British Columbia, correcting a historical injustice.
Retired Service Dog Remains Devoted to Windsor Veteran
A Windsor veteran shares how her retired service dog continues to demonstrate behaviors from her PTSD support role, showing the lasting bond between handler and animal.
Ottawa High School Students Create Veteran Documentary
Five Grade 10 students at Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Ottawa produced a documentary honouring Air Commodore John Fauquier, preserving local veteran stories for Remembrance Day.
How to Talk About Divorce in a Healthy Way
Registered psychologist Lisa Rowbottom provides expert guidance on navigating divorce conversations in Alberta households. Learn healthy communication strategies for this difficult transition.
Manitoba Changes Veteran Licence Plate Eligibility Rules
Manitoba government updates criteria for specialized veteran licence plates, expanding access to more service members. Learn about the new eligibility requirements.
Federal Funding Supports Veterans in Skilled Trades
Helmets to Hardhats Canada receives federal funding to expand career pathways for Veterans in skilled trades. New outreach specialists will provide mentorship and employment support.
12 Anxiety Relief Products Reviewers Swear By
Discover the top-rated tools and products that real users with anxiety recommend for finding calm and reducing stress in daily life.
OpenAI Hit With 7 Lawsuits Over ChatGPT Mental Health Claims
OpenAI confronts multiple lawsuits alleging ChatGPT caused severe psychological harm, including driving users to suicide and reinforcing dangerous delusions in groundbreaking legal challenge.
Ottawa Street Named for Korean War Veteran John Gardam
A touching ceremony in Ottawa's Beacon Hill neighbourhood immortalizes Korean War veteran John W. Gardam with a street bearing his name, celebrating his military service and community contributions.
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.
Edmonton Man's Movember Moustache Sparks Mental Health Talks
An Edmonton resident is turning heads and starting important dialogues about men's mental health through his creatively outrageous moustache styles during Movember, proving that facial hair can be a powerful tool for connection.
Calgary family's $100K donation boosts Lethbridge veterans project
A remarkable $100,000 donation from a Calgary family is accelerating construction of Lethbridge's Salute Our Veterans housing project, bringing critical support for homeless veterans closer to reality.
Bombardier Partners with U.S. Army for Veteran Careers
Bombardier joins the U.S. Army's Partnership for Your Success (PAYS) program, creating exciting aerospace career opportunities for transitioning soldiers and military veterans across Canada and the United States.
Nova Leap Health Posts Record Q3 2025 Results
Nova Leap Health Corp announces historic financial performance with record revenue and profitability, marking the strongest quarter in company history with impressive year-over-year growth.
Murder trial defendant admits to 'lying disorder'
A Saskatchewan murder trial witnessed a stunning admission as the defendant revealed his history of compulsive lying, calling it a 'disorder' during emotional testimony about the 2021 stabbing death.
Therapy Dog Brings Comfort to Arnprior Library Students
Discover how a golden retriever named Sully is reducing stress and creating smiles for students at the Arnprior Public Library in Ontario.
Tattoo Therapy Heals Formerly Incarcerated Through Art
A groundbreaking program in Canada is using tattoo art and conversation to help formerly incarcerated individuals heal from trauma and rebuild their lives through creative expression.
Halifax mothers fight to save infant feeding clinic
Desperate Nova Scotia parents are pleading with the provincial government to keep the IWK Infant Feeding Clinic open, calling it an irreplaceable resource for struggling families.
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.
Prince Harry visits Toronto veterans hospital
The Duke of Sussex made a heartfelt appearance at Toronto's Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, connecting with military veterans and highlighting the importance of mental health support for service members.
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.
Bill 2: Strike 3 for Quebec Health Care?
Quebec's health care system faces a potential triple threat under Bill 2, with experts warning of devastating consequences for patient care and medical privacy rights across the province.
Ontario Launches Men's Counselling Link Service
A groundbreaking new service is connecting Ontario men with accessible mental health counselling through a centralized referral system designed to overcome traditional barriers to seeking help.
Windsor MCC Health Expo 2025 for Newcomers
Discover how the Multicultural Council of Windsor is transforming newcomer integration with a comprehensive health and wellness expo featuring medical services, mental health resources, and community connections.
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