Tag Archives: Health
Officials warn against misinformation as B.C. rolls out influenza, COVID-19 vaccines
British Columbia's health minister says she is concerned about a "growing amount of misinformation and disinformation" related to vaccines as the province rolls out its campaign for the respiratory il...
Oct 22, 2025
Rustad denies raising mental health as an issue with MLA who quit Conservatives
British Columbia's Opposition Leader says he "didn't talk about mental health" as he discussed the defection of one of his caucus members this week. John Rustad says it was a reporter who asked about ...
Oct 21, 2025
Indigenous Services failing to improve critical First Nations services, audit says
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty defended her department Tuesday after a damning auditor general's report said it's falling far behind on addressing long-standing health and infr...
Oct 21, 2025
How common is severe climate change anxiety in Canada? Study offers a glimpse
David Toro was taken aback by the turnout at a climate change anxiety peer-support group. After all, his feelings of dread and powerlessness when he thought about climate change could be isolating. Th...
Oct 21, 2025
Canada's scientific study of oceans may be vulnerable to foreign adversaries: report
OTTAWA - Canadian ocean research is among the scientific fields that could be vulnerable to foreign espionage, theft or misuse because people overlook its value to adversaries, says a report commissio...
Oct 21, 2025
Auditor finds gaps in federal government's cybersecurity shield as threats multiply
OTTAWA - The federal auditor found "significant gaps" in the government's cybersecurity services, monitoring efforts and responses to active attacks on information systems. In a report tabled in Parli...
Oct 21, 2025
B.C. to add unpaid leave for 'catastrophic' illness, injury: Eby
The British Columbia government has proposed changes to the province's Employment Standards Act to allow up to 27 weeks of unpaid leave each year for people facing a "catastrophic" illness or injury. ...
Oct 20, 2025
Edmonton Oilers' anthem singer feeling 'optimistic' after leukemia diagnosis
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers' anthem singer who became a fan favourite for belting out O Canada in the stands with fans says he's staying optimistic after he was diagnosed with leukemia. Robert Clar...
Oct 20, 2025
Eight-year-old shows his love for the Blue Jays with custom prosthetic eye
TORONTO - Eight-year-old Logan Dorna is cheering on the Blue Jays in their playoff run while sporting their logo on his prosthetic eye. Logan's left eye was removed at the Hospital for Sick Children i...
Oct 18, 2025
Eight-year-old shows his love for the Blue Jays with custom prosthetic eye
TORONTO - Eight-year-old Logan Dorna is cheering on the Blue Jays in their playoff run while sporting their logo on his prosthetic eye. Logan's left eye was removed at the Hospital for Sick Children i...
Oct 18, 2025