Amendment request granted to British Columbia for the subsection 56(1) exemption from Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Law enforcement in B.C. will have the authority to seize drugs, and arrest or charge for personal possession of under 2.5 grams in certain locations frequented by children and youth Ottawa – Canada is facing an unrelenting and tragic toxic drug and overdose …
Ted Laurier Place will bring 128 much-needed long-term care beds to the province CORNWALL — Construction is underway at Ted Laurier Place, a new long-term care home in Cornwall. This is part of the Ontario government’s $6.4 billion commitment to build more than 30,000 new beds by 2028 and 28,000 upgraded long-term care beds across the province. “Congratulations to Ted …
New $25 million hub making it easier to connect to care and social services in one convenient location BRAMPTON — The Ontario government is investing $25 million to create the Peel Black Health & Social Services Hub, a full-service location for Black individuals and families to conveniently access health care and social services in one place, close to home. The …
Hamilton – To help support the response to the overdose crisis and address harms related to substance use and the toxic illegal drug supply, the Government of Canada has announced more than $1.8 million in funding for three innovative community-led projects in Hamilton, Ontario. With this funding, these projects will help improve health outcomes for people who are at risk …
Ottawa – Every day, 12 people die by suicide in Canada. Each life lost by suicide can have far-reaching effects, whether that’s families grappling with the loss of a loved one or the ripple effects that are felt within their communities. On World Suicide Prevention Day, we recognize the impact of suicide on these families and communities, and reiterate our …
LA – The study, featured in the journal BMJ Oncology, shows cancer cases among those aged 14 to 49 have increased by nearly 80%, soaring from 1.82 million to 3.26 million from 1990-2019. The international team of researchers said poor dietary habits, smoking, and alcohol consumption were significant risk factors associated with cancer in this age group. However, exact reasons …
The second review of the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act seeks to assess the federal legislative response to tobacco use in Canada Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to reducing the number of people in Canada who smoke cigarettes and use other tobacco products to less than 5% of the population by 2035. Today, public consultations are being launched to …
Foyer des Pionniers expansion will bring 12 much-needed long-term care beds to the north HEARST — Construction of a new 12-bed addition is underway at Foyer des Pionniers, a long-term care home in the district of Cochrane. This is part of the Ontario government’s $6.4 billion commitment to build more than 30,000 new beds by 2028 and 28,000 upgraded long-term …
Florida – The powerful hurricane in Florida has left some ‘troubles’ behind for the people here. Vibrio vulnificus, a type of flesh-eating bacteria is making rounds. Florida Health Department press secretary Jae Williams said: “The rare and potentially deadly type of flesh-eating bacterium should not be taken lightly. It needs to be treated with proper respect — the same way …
Washington – A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report shows the number of deaths from fake prescription medicines has increased many times with most of the people under 35. Those who died thought the oxycodone or Xanax they bought from sources other than a verified pharmacy were real. The report stated that from mid-2019 to the end of 2021, …
