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Quebec specialist doctors reach tentative deal with province after contract dispute
The federation representing Quebec’s specialist doctors says it has reached a tentative agreement with the provincial government, potentially ending a long contract dispute that has seen physicians pull back from key administrative duties in recent months. Source link
First Nation seeks federal funding to support first on-reserve birthing lodge in Sask.
A new birthing and childrearing lodge is nearly ready to open on Sturgeon Lake First Nation, but leaders say the bigger question is whether it can operate at full capacity. Source link
Documents show Horizon staff raised alarm about ambulance bay unit long before public backlash
Horizon Health staff raised concerns ranging from substandard infection prevention to equipment and temperature controls. Source link
I was a Hutterite teen in crisis, so I called a kids' help line. If you're in crisis, you should too
Kaylee Maendel had an idylic childhood, growing up on a Hutterite colony in southern Manitoba. But when she experienced mental health challenges in her teens, she sought help. Now she shares her story to help others in crisis. Source link
More babies are born exposed to substances in N.L. as system struggles to keep up, says pediatrician
More babies are being born exposed to substances in Newfoundland and Labrador — 50 to 60, says one pediatrician. The drugs are only part of the problem. A big concern is a system that struggles to support these women and their babies. Source link
Health Canada warned against buying peptides online. CBC News easily bought some
Companies are selling peptides on the grey market, despite warnings from Health Canada. Source link
Teen's death prompts push to ban energy drink sales to Quebec youth under 16
The family of a Quebec teen who died after mixing energy drinks and medication is joined by school groups in calling for a ban on energy drink sales to youth under 16, citing health risks and growing support for tighter rules. Source link
New B.C. program to 'track and trace' origins of illicit drug supply
B.C. officials have announced a new “track and trace” pilot program using technology they say can reveal patterns about the geographic origins and patterns of the illicit drug supply. Source link
After testicular cancer surgery, Forge FC's Kyle Bekker wants men to 'listen to their body'
Forge FC midfielder Kyle Bekker gathered recently with teammates to inform them about his recent absence from the Canadian Premier League club. “I had surgery four weeks ago [this past] Monday to remove a tumour after being diagnosed with testicular cancer,” Bekker revealed Thursday to CBC Sports. Source link
