health
Community, culture the answer to combat HIV stigma: Indigenous people
Manitoba and Saskatchewan are home to some of the highest rates of new HIV infections in Canada, and the numbers show Indigenous peoples are disproportionately affected. Source link
Laurentian University sports psychology professor completes marathon after long COVID diagnosis
A Laurentian University sports psychologist took to long-distance running to help recover from long COVID. Source link
Some families live with dementia in silence. A Hamilton group is trying to change that
The Afro Canadian Caribbean Association (ACCA) of Hamilton held a conference this week focused on brain health, dementia awareness and how to take steps to care for yourself and family members. “Families don’t get the support they need because they’re almost embarrassed to talk about what’s happening at home,” says Evelyn Myrie, president of ACCA. […]
5 years ago, B.C. was trapped under a heat dome. Here’s how it all played out
When never-seen-before temperatures struck B.C. in June 2021, people did everything they could to stay cool, stuffing frozen water bottles under their armpits and floating in lakes. But paramedics were run off their feet, a village burned to the ground and more than 600 people died. Source link
Police keep warning parents about Roblox. So why isn't it in the social media bill?
Police in Canada keep warning parents about the dangers of gaming and messaging platforms like Discord and Roblox. But neither will be covered by the government’s proposed Safe Social Media Act. Even supporters of the legislation say it’s an alarming omission. Source link
Alberta promising better care for cancer patients amid ongoing concerns about waits
The Alberta government says it is working to improve access to cancer care with a new 10-year strategic plan. It comes amid new cancer cases rising, health systems coming under increasing strain, and ongoing concerns over long waits for key cancer surgeries. Source link
We know violent and gory videos exist online. Teens are seeing more of them than you'd think
School fights. The Charlie Kirk killing. Violent encounters with police. A new survey of more than 1,000 teens across Canada offers a glimpse into the violent content they say they’re seeing online — largely without seeking it out — and what young people want done about it. Source link
Manitoba wait times for knee replacement surgery 2nd worst in country in 2025, data says
Manitobans are facing long waits for knee replacement surgeries, as new data shows only about three in 10 procedures completed last year were done within Canada’s six-month benchmark. Source link
Why Europe can't air condition its way out of extreme heat
Hundreds of people are dead from Europe’s heatwave, in a continent where air conditioning is not the norm. But while ACs may save lives, they can also make the problem worse. Source link
E-scooter injuries can be deadly, debilitating — and they're on the rise, Alberta doctors warn
The number of Albertans visiting emergency rooms and urgent care centres due to electric scooter incidents is growing steadily, with children’s hospitals seeing the sharpest increases. Source link