Artist's Personal Link to Green Shirt Day Organ Donation Cause
The parents of Logan Boulet launch the 2026 Green Shirt Day campaign, honoring their son whose organ donation saved six lives and inspired thousands to register as donors.
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Winter Vomiting Illness Surges: Norovirus Outbreaks Close Schools
Norovirus and gastroenteritis outbreaks are spiking across multiple states, forcing school closures and causing widespread illness. Experts explain transmission risks, prevention strategies, and why hand sanitizer fails against these hardy gastrointestina
Daylight Saving Time: Health Risks and Calls for Change
The annual shift to daylight saving time disrupts circadian rhythms, increasing risks of heart attacks, accidents, and mental health issues. Quebec's alignment with March break exacerbates the problem, sparking renewed debate about abolishing the practice
WECHU Offers March Break Travel Sickness Prevention Tips
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit provides essential guidance to prevent illness during March Break travel, emphasizing vaccination and hygiene practices.
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Chemical Spill Near Fredericton: Health Risk 'Very Low'
A chemical spill on Vanier Highway near Fredericton prompted a vehicle decontamination response, but authorities state the public health threat remains minimal.
Clock Change Divides Canadians: Progress vs. Pain
As Canada transitions to daylight saving time, many citizens welcome the extended evening light, while others struggle with sleep disruption and health impacts, highlighting a national debate on timekeeping practices.
Federal Funding for Alberta Women's Shelters Amid Domestic Violence
The federal government has allocated $630,976 to support Alberta women's shelters addressing gender-based violence, as new data reveals alarming risks for survivors, including a 750% increased homicide risk after strangulation.
Ottawa Overdose Calls Drop in 2025 Despite Deadly Fluctuations
Ottawa saw a 45% decrease in overdose-related police calls in 2025, but emergency department visits spiked dramatically between May and September, with early 2026 showing concerning increases.
Calgary Pedestrian Hospitalized After Serious Vehicle Collision
A pedestrian in Calgary has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle. The incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns in urban areas.
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B.C. Ends Daylight Saving Time: Benefits of Permanent Time
British Columbia has permanently adopted daylight saving time, eliminating seasonal clock changes. Research shows this move improves mental health, reduces accidents, and increases productivity.
Uncertainty Over Myles Gray's Substances Persists: Toxicologist
A toxicologist testified that uncertainty remains about substances in Myles Gray's system during the investigation into his death, highlighting ongoing forensic challenges.
Daylight Saving Time Ends in BC: Health and History
British Columbia ends the biannual time change, sparking debate on health impacts. Explore the history from 1895 New Zealand to modern research on sleep and heart risks.
B.C.'s Permanent Daylight Time Decision Faces Criticism
British Columbia's move to permanent daylight time is criticized by experts and residents who argue it disrupts natural body clocks and endangers children's safety, advocating for standard time instead.
Kitchener Council Focuses on Food Safety as Restaurants Multiply
Regional council in Kitchener is intensifying food safety oversight as new restaurants open rapidly, ensuring public health standards keep pace with growth.
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Quebec Measles Outbreak Over, Canada Cases Rise
Quebec's measles outbreak has ended, but cases persist across Canada, with over 339 reported in 2026. Public health officials warn of declining vaccination rates and loss of elimination status.
Measles Exposure Alert at Oshawa Urgent Care
Public health officials warn of possible measles exposure at an Oshawa-area urgent care facility and emergency waiting room, urging vigilance and vaccination checks.
Kidney Disease Leads Toronto's Fastest Growing Chronic Conditions
A new study projects kidney disease and failure as Toronto's fastest growing chronic condition by 2040, with hearing loss, Crohn's and colitis, cancer, and dementia also rising sharply.
Measles Exposure Alert at Wetaskiwin Hospital in Alberta
Alberta Health Services issued a public alert for potential measles exposures at Wetaskiwin Hospital on March 1 and 2. Individuals born after 1970 with insufficient vaccination are urged to monitor symptoms and review immunization records.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Virden, Manitoba
A boil water advisory has been officially issued for Virden, Manitoba, urging residents to boil tap water before consumption due to potential contamination risks.
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Calgary's $58M Domestic Violence Crisis: Prevention Saves Millions
A new report reveals male-perpetrated domestic violence costs Calgary $58 million annually, with 90% borne by taxpayers. Early intervention programs could reduce violence by 40% and save nearly $100 million over five years.
B.C. Teen Drowned After Dingo Attack on Australian Island
A coroner has determined that Piper James, a 19-year-old from Campbell River, was attacked by dingoes on K'Gari island before drowning, with multiple pre-mortem bite marks found on her body.
B.C. Adopts Permanent Standard Time, Health Debate Ensues
British Columbia has ended clock changes, adopting permanent standard time. Critics argue it better aligns with circadian rhythms, while others cite economic benefits of daylight time.
E. Coli Alert: Ground Beef Recall at Pierrefonds Store
Quebec's Ministry of Agriculture warns of E. coli contamination in ground beef and pork products sold exclusively at Intermarché Palumbo Pierrefonds. Consumers advised to return or discard affected items.
Measles Exposure Sites Grow in Winnipeg: Hospital, Church Added
Health officials in Manitoba have identified new measles exposure locations in Winnipeg, including a hospital and a church, urging public vigilance as cases rise.
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Quebec Health Reforms Lead to Doctor Recruitment Drop
Medical professionals in Quebec report a significant decline in physician recruitment following recent health system reforms, raising concerns about future healthcare accessibility and wait times across the province.
Benzo-Dope Now Top Drug in Toronto Opioid Supply Amid Overdose Spike
A new report reveals a sharp increase in benzo-dope, a potent mix of benzodiazepines and opioids, dominating Toronto's drug supply and contributing to a rise in overdoses and fatalities.
Benzo-dope Top Drug in Toronto Opioid Supply as Overdoses Rise
A drug checking service reports benzo-dope has reemerged as the predominant substance in Toronto's volatile opioid market, correlating with a spike in overdoses across the region.
Benzo-dope Returns as Top Drug in Toronto, Overdoses Increase
A Toronto drug-checking service reports benzo-dope has reemerged as the most common substance in the city's drug supply, coinciding with a rise in overdoses in the region.
Measles Exposure Sites Expand in Winnipeg: Church, School Added
Public health officials in Winnipeg have identified a church and a school as new measles exposure locations, urging vigilance and vaccination checks amid growing concerns.
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B.C. Specialist Waitlists Top 1.2 Million Amid Funding Crisis
Over 1.2 million British Columbia residents face growing waitlists for specialist care, with doctors criticizing the provincial budget for lacking dedicated funding and ignoring proposals for a provincewide database to address the escalating healthcare cr
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