The incidence of tuberculosis cases is steadily increasing in two Nunavut communities affected by outbreaks of the disease. The Nunavut Department of Health declared outbreaks […]
Category: Health
Mother of teenager administered opioids at hospital for toothache advocates for changes in medical practices.
The 17-year-old, who had undergone a recent root canal procedure, received eight 1-milligram hydromorphone tablets at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. A concerned Nanaimo mother is […]
What is the point of no return for the melting of the Antarctica ice cap?
With increasingly powerful winter storms eroding British beaches and cliffs, the acceleration of sea level rise is poised to exacerbate the situation. One of the […]
Food Banks Canada Report Portrays a Grim Picture of a Nationwide Affordability Crisis in Canada
According to a Vancouver food bank executive, there are numerous heart-wrenching stories associated with the increasing number of Canadians turning to food banks due to […]
Hadfield contributes to increasing awareness of brain cancer.
Advocate and former astronaut hailing from Sarnia is adding his support to the cause of raising awareness for brain cancer through the Hats for Hope […]
Report Shows Increase in Drug Overdose Fatalities Involving Multiple Substances in Ontario Since the Beginning of the Pandemic.
Recently, Dr. Marko Erak attended to a patient in the emergency room of Humber River Hospital in Toronto who had experienced an overdose of carfentanil, […]
“‘One Chip Challenge’ product removed from Canadian stores following the tragic death of a U.S. teenager”
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has initiated a food safety inquiry concerning the One Chip Challenge. This inquiry coincides with the withdrawal of the intensely […]
A total of $219 million has been earmarked by the federal and Ontario governments to facilitate the expansion of high-speed Internet to 66,000 households.
The Canadian and Ontario governments are allocating a substantial sum of over $219 million to extend high-speed Internet connectivity to in excess of 66,000 households […]
Metro pursues legal action for an injunction against striking employees in order to mitigate food wastage.
Metro Inc. has initiated legal proceedings to obtain an injunction against the striking workers who are picketing at its warehouse and obstructing deliveries. According to […]
How does a family deal with a Parent’s issues with addiction?
Addiction to drugs or alcohol can put a terrible strain on any relationship. Often it is parents who struggle to deal with the addiction issues […]