Alberta UCP enacts major health care system reforms
Alberta's UCP government introduces fundamental health care legislation allowing private-public shifts, changing payment structures, and requiring health card reapplication.
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B.C. Amends Mental Health Act to Protect Workers
B.C. government proposes amendments to the Mental Health Act to provide stronger legal protections for health workers delivering involuntary patient care. Learn about the changes.
WECHU approves slight 2026 budget spending increase
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has approved a modest spending increase for its 2026 budget. Learn how this affects local public health services in our community.
Ottawa addiction recovery group celebrates 42 years
Serenity Renewal for Families celebrates four decades of supporting individuals and families affected by addiction in Ottawa. Learn about their vital community work.
Timmins opens peer-led mutual aid health site
Timmins' DIY Community Health mutual aid center officially opens, offering peer-led support and crisis outreach through volunteers and donations. Learn how this initiative helps the community.
New Francophone Health Centre Opens in Timmins
Timmins welcomes a new francophone community health centre serving over 1,700 French-speaking patients. Learn how this facility addresses healthcare gaps in Northern Ontario.
Sask. provides $200K for grief and trauma counselling
Saskatchewan government announces $200,000 funding to expand grief and trauma counselling services through Caring Hearts. Learn how this investment supports mental health.
Record online gambling debt hits young Canadians
Financial and psychology experts warn of dire consequences as Canadians bet record sums online, falling into debt. Learn how to identify risks and seek help.
$35M donation for Ontario children's mental health
A transformative $35 million donation will enhance mental health services at Ontario children's hospitals, addressing critical gaps in pediatric care across the province.
Alberta health-care workers strike set for Saturday
16,000 Alberta LPNs and health-care aides begin strike Saturday after failed negotiations. Critical services impacted as union demands fair wages and staffing. Follow for updates.
AHS Suspends Calgary Mobile Grocer Permit
Alberta Health Services has suspended the operating permit for a Calgary mobile grocery service. Learn the details and implications for local food access.
New Calgary Youth Mental Health Facility Opening 2027
Calgary's new CASA Mental Health facility will provide specialized care for 81 youth with complex mental health challenges, addressing growing needs in Alberta communities.
Calgary conference tackles first responder mental health
Calgary hosts vital conference addressing mental health challenges facing first responders as data reveals majority experience traumatic incidents. Learn about support initiatives.
Midwife services restored to Selkirk Regional Health Centre
Manitoba government reinstates midwifery services at Selkirk Regional Health Centre, expanding maternal healthcare access for families in the Interlake region. Learn about this healthcare milestone.
Non-911 Crisis Response Serves 4,000 Ottawa Calls
Ottawa's innovative non-911 crisis response team successfully managed over 4,000 mental health calls in its inaugural year, providing specialized care and reducing police involvement.
Understanding Aphantasia: Life Without Mental Images
Discover what it's like to live with aphantasia, a condition affecting mental imagery. Learn how Torontonians experience this unique neurological difference.
Men's Sheds Combat Isolation for Canadian Men
Discover how the Men's Sheds movement, started by Doug Mackie, now boasts over 170 locations across Canada, providing community and purpose to combat male loneliness and improve mental health.
Half of young Canadian men at risk of problem anger
New research reveals 50% of Canadian men aged 19-29 struggle with problem anger affecting daily life. Learn about the mental health crisis and available support resources.
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.
Gwyneth Paltrow Reveals Mental Health Struggles
Gwyneth Paltrow discusses her anxiety, hormonal changes, and mental health journey on the goop podcast. The actress shares how public life impacted her nervous system.
120 new modular rental units coming to Saskatoon
Saskatoon addresses its housing crisis with 120 new modular rental units, including dedicated homes for mental health support. Federal funding of $38.3 million accelerates the project.
CHEO partners with Jamie Fine on mental health videos
CHEO launches YouTube series with musician Jamie Fine tackling top-searched mental health topics. Six-video initiative aims to combat misinformation and provide reliable resources.
Half of young Canadian men have problem anger: survey
A new Canadian survey reveals 50% of young men struggle with problematic anger. Learn about the mental health crisis and its implications for public health.
Health Sciences Union, AHS Return to Bargaining Table
Health care workers' union and Alberta Health Services resume contract negotiations after October rallies. Latest updates on Edmonton health care bargaining.
Federal prisons ill-equipped for mental health: watchdog
Canada's prison watchdog reveals federal institutions lack proper long-term mental health care capabilities. Learn about the systemic gaps affecting inmate rehabilitation.
Veteran uses blacksmithing to rebuild lives in Winnipeg
Cameron Bennett, a 20-year veteran, founded Forging Ahead Inc. to help veterans and first responders find purpose through blacksmithing. Discover how this innovative program transforms lives.
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.
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.
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.
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