Opioid overdoses down for third year in London
Public Health reports a significant decline in opioid-related overdoses and deaths in Middlesex-London for the third consecutive year. Learn about the strategies behind this public health success.
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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.
Readers Sound Off on Gambling Ads and Pipeline Politics
Canadian readers voice strong opinions on the rise of sports gambling advertising, East-West pipeline disputes, and New York City's future in a series of letters to the editor.
CFIB wants food in interprovincial trade discussions
The CFIB urges Ottawa to include food trade barriers in interprovincial talks, aiming to lower costs for consumers and support Canadian small businesses.
Clinical Trial Tests Home Device for Knee Osteoarthritis
SPRI and Neuromuscular Dynamics launch NIH-funded clinical trial testing Leg Dexterity System for non-surgical knee osteoarthritis treatment. Eight-week study aims to reduce pain and improve mobility.
Mandatory drug treatment saved my life: former addict
A former fentanyl addict credits involuntary treatment with saving his life, as Canada debates implementing similar programs to address the opioid crisis.
Sask. brewery says red tape blocks expansion plans
A Saskatchewan brewery reveals how provincial regulations and bureaucratic red tape are preventing interprovincial expansion, calling the situation 'infuriating' for Canadian craft beer producers.
Sports gambling crisis: The next social epidemic
Legalized sports gambling has become a social epidemic, causing financial ruin and addiction among young men. Learn why experts call for urgent action.
Cold Turkey Smoking Cessation Success After 50 Years
An 86-year-old shares how quitting smoking cold turkey nearly 50 years ago changed his life. Read this inspiring story and get expert advice from Dear Abby.
Alan Doyle: Mental Health Treatments Actually Work
Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle shares his mental health journey and foundation work, advocating for open discussions and effective treatments in Canada.
Three suspected drug deaths in Waterloo Region in 3 days
Waterloo Region faces a drug crisis as three suspected overdose deaths occur within three days. Authorities urge awareness of naloxone kits and addiction resources.
B.C. Commissioner: Drug Stigma Violates Human Rights
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender declares stigmatizing drug users violates human rights. Learn how this impacts addiction recovery and public health policy in Canada.
Federal investment to tackle opioid crisis in Elgin
The Canadian government announces new federal funding to strengthen community-led responses to the opioid crisis in Elgin County. Learn how this investment will save lives.
The Big Party returns supporting mental health
Windsor's signature fundraising event 'The Big Party' is back, generating crucial support for mental health and addiction services at Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare.
Canadian Brewers Hit Expansion Roadblocks
Canadian craft alcohol producers face complex provincial regulations hindering national expansion, creating costly delays and lost opportunities despite federal trade efforts.
Manitoba's 72-hour detention for meth intoxication
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew introduces involuntary 72-hour detention for drug-intoxicated individuals. New protective care centers aim to address public safety and addiction treatment in Winnipeg.
Paris Jackson Shares Sobriety Journey and Health Damage
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris opens up about her perforated septum from past drug use as she approaches six years of sobriety. Her candid TikTok warning inspires addiction recovery conversations.
B.C. recovery worker gets 3 years for sex assaults
Adam Haber receives three-year prison sentence for sexual assaults while working at drug recovery facility. Case highlights vulnerability in addiction treatment system.
Bodybuilder Hayley McNeff died from drug overdose at 37
American bodybuilding champion Hayley McNeff died at age 37 from an accidental drug overdose involving multiple substances. The fitness influencer was featured in the documentary Raising the Bar.
Trade barriers stifle Canada's interprovincial alcohol sales
A new report reveals interprovincial trade barriers continue to hamper alcohol sales across Canada, limiting consumer choice and economic growth. Learn how these restrictions impact the industry.
Interprovincial Alcohol Trade Barriers Continue in Canada
A new CFIB report reveals ongoing challenges in interprovincial alcohol sales across Canada, limiting consumer access to domestic products despite previous reforms.
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.
Porn-Distracted Dad Dies Before Hot Car Death Sentencing
A Georgia man facing prison time for his daughter's hot car death was found dead just before sentencing in a shocking case that highlights digital addiction consequences.
Manitoba Drug Detention Facility Launching in Weeks
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announces revolutionary approach to addiction treatment with new compulsory care facility opening in weeks, marking significant shift in provincial drug policy.
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.
Trump Reveals Deal to Lower Obesity Drug Costs
Former President Donald Trump reveals groundbreaking agreement with pharmaceutical giant to make obesity drugs more affordable and accessible across the United States.
Brain Glow Detects Cancer: Canadian Research Breakthrough
Groundbreaking Canadian research reveals how the brain's natural glow can help surgeons identify and remove cancerous tissue with unprecedented precision during operations.
Pope Challenges U.S. on Migrant Treatment Under Trump
In a powerful address, Pope Francis urges American Catholics and citizens to deeply reflect on the treatment of migrants during Trump's presidency, calling for compassion over political division.
Manitoba extends detention for highly intoxicated people
Manitoba passes groundbreaking legislation allowing longer detention for severely intoxicated individuals in public places, aiming to enhance community safety and connect vulnerable people with proper care.
Cameraman's Life Changed After Tremor Surgery
After 25 years battling essential tremors, CTV News cameraman John Toman finally finds relief through groundbreaking MRI-guided focused ultrasound surgery at Toronto's Sunnybrook Hospital.
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