The Saskatchewan government will table The Compassionate Intervention Act, allowing involuntary treatment for severe addictions. The fall sitting concludes amid health and deficit pressures.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Calgary resident John Wark wins $500,000 at Big Spin event in St. Albert as southern Albertans bring home $1.2 million in lottery prizes. Read the exciting details.
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 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.
Saskatoon City Council has renewed funding for a provincial detox centre, though some councillors admitted they didn't know its location. Learn about this important decision for addiction recovery services.
Breakthrough discovery in dark matter detection by Canadian researchers using gamma-ray analysis of Milky Way halo. Learn about this cosmic mystery solved.
The Royal Ottawa introduces Canada's first day detox program for alcohol and opioid addiction, addressing overwhelming demand with innovative outpatient care.
Rossalyn Fritz waits 9 hours daily on dialysis as new report shows rising deaths on transplant lists. Her story underscores Canada's growing organ donation crisis.
Edmonton's HiMARCC receives $1 million Legion donation for groundbreaking virtual reality therapy treating PTSD in Canadian veterans. Innovative treatment shows promising results.
Parents in Nigeria's Papiri community remain uninformed about their children's fate days after gunmen stormed St. Mary's Catholic School. Authorities face mounting criticism over information blackout.
Winnipeg confronts urgent sewage capacity limitations as North End Treatment Plant construction continues. Learn about the infrastructure challenges facing Manitoba's capital.
Jeremy Bray wins drug coverage for rare condition after provincial announcement. Read how this decision impacts rare disease patients across Manitoba.
Manitoba announces significant funding for rural water and wastewater system improvements across the province. Learn how this investment will impact communities.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew reveals coordinated strategy to tackle methamphetamine crisis, including new resources and enhanced collaboration across government agencies.
Chantel Huel, a former addict turned outreach worker, urges Saskatchewan to enhance addiction treatment services. Her powerful story highlights the need for better support systems.
Novo Nordisk's experimental obesity drug amycretin demonstrates significant weight loss results in mid-stage study, advancing to late-phase testing for diabetes patients.
Jeremy Bray fights for life-changing spinal muscular atrophy treatment after Manitoba denies coverage. Learn about his journey and healthcare challenges.