Batshaw launches campaign for vulnerable Quebec youth
The Batshaw Youth and Family Centres Foundation has launched a new awareness campaign featuring Jasmine Brown to support at-risk young people in Quebec. Learn how you can help.
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Dear Abby: Tech Worker's Novelist Dream Stifled by Job
A woman in her early 30s feels trapped in a high-stress tech marketing job, her dream of writing a novel clouded by financial fears and depression. Dear Abby advises a part-time compromise.
Manitoba Youth Parliament Takes Over Legislature
The 104th session of the Youth Parliament of Manitoba convened at the Legislative Assembly, empowering young voices to debate provincial issues. Discover how youth are shaping Manitoba's future.
Winnipeg Muslim Youth Group Delivers Holiday Spirit
The Muslim Youth of Winnipeg continues its annual tradition of delivering gifts and joy to children in hospitals and shelters, spreading the holiday spirit across the community.
First Postpartum Depression Drug Approved in Canada
Health Canada has approved ZURZUVAE, the first drug specifically for moderate to severe postpartum depression, offering new hope for one in five Canadian mothers. Learn about the treatment and its impact.
Edmonton youth shelter demand up 21%, offers holiday haven
Youth Empowerment and Support Services in Edmonton reports a significant rise in youth needing shelter. Staff work to create a comforting holiday environment with gifts and community for vulnerable young people.
Calgary Non-Profit Helps At-Risk Kids as Child Poverty Grows
Two Wheel View in Calgary uses bicycles to teach life skills to vulnerable youth. As child poverty rises across Canada, the need for such programs is more urgent than ever. Support the Calgary Christmas Fund.
Batshaw's 'Santa Frank' Delivers Holiday Joy to Kids
Frank Campanile transforms into 'Santa Frank' each year, leading a massive gift-giving operation for thousands of children connected to Batshaw Youth and Family Centres. Discover the heartwarming story.
Alberta's drug treatment courts now in 7 cities after 20 years
Alberta's drug treatment court program, a rigorous alternative to incarceration, marks 20 years in Edmonton and has expanded to six other cities. Clients say the intensive recovery path is harder than choosing jail.
Jennifer Lawrence Reveals Postpartum Experience, Changes Policy
Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence discusses her 'really bad postpartum' period and why she reversed her policy on talking about her children in interviews. Read her candid story.
$1.5M Federal Funding Boost for Surrey Gang Prevention Charity
The federal government has announced a $1.5 million investment in Surrey's Youth Breaking Barriers Gang Prevention Society to expand its critical work steering youth away from gang life through mentorship and outreach. Learn how this funding will impact t
Wheatley water treatment plant back online after fire
The refurbished Wheatley water treatment plant is now fully operational, supplying 8,500 customers in Wheatley and Tilbury after a 2023 fire. Read about the upgrades and testing process.
PyroGenesis Signs Contract for Radioactive Waste Plasma Tech
Montreal's PyroGenesis Inc. signs a design contract with a European nuclear decommissioning specialist to develop plasma technology for treating low-level radioactive waste. Read about this innovative Canadian clean-tech solution.
Health Canada Approves Drug for Rare Disease
Health Canada has granted approval for a new pharmaceutical treatment targeting a rare disease, offering hope for patients. Learn about the regulatory decision and its impact.
First Look: Youth Haven's New Barrie Emergency Shelter
Youth Haven Canada has revealed its new emergency shelter on Wellington St. East in Barrie, providing critical support for at-risk youth. Get the details on this vital community resource.
Canadian youth compete in crowded job market for experience
Young Canadians are finding it increasingly difficult to secure early career experience in a saturated labour market. Learn about the challenges and what it means for the future.
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.
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.
New Windsor team supports youth in mental health crisis
Windsor launches a new Youth Crisis Response Team to provide immediate support for children experiencing mental health emergencies. Learn about this critical initiative.
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.
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