Tag Archives: Health
Stephen Lewis awakened Canadians to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in Africa: experts
TORONTO - Stephen Lewis awakened the Canadian public's consciousness to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in Africa and galvanized the political will to stop standing idle, experts said following his death...
Apr 01, 2026
Former Vancouver mayor laments 'normalcy' of Downtown Eastside 'despair'
VANCOUVER - Former senator and Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell says it was a "depressing and traumatic experience" when he began his work as a provincial adviser in the Downtown Eastside last year, but...
Mar 31, 2026
Former Vancouver mayor laments 'normalcy' of Downtown Eastside 'despair'
VANCOUVER - Former senator and Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell says it was a "depressing and traumatic experience" when he began his work as a provincial adviser in the Downtown Eastside last year, but...
Mar 31, 2026
Reactions to the death of former politician and social activist Stephen Lewis
OTTAWA - --- "Mr. Lewis was a tireless advocate for global justice, equity and human dignity. He leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations. We extend our deepest condolences to ...
Mar 31, 2026
Quick facts about former politician, social activist Stephen Lewis
OTTAWA - Former politician and longtime Canadian social activist Stephen Lewis has died. Here are some quick facts about Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations and one-time leader of the NDP...
Mar 31, 2026
B.C. launching new health-care regulatory regime, amid concern from doctors group
British Columbia's sweeping overhaul of regulatory systems for health professionals come into effect on Wednesday amid concerns from the organization representing thousands of doctors in the province....
Mar 31, 2026
Fact File: Video of MAID patient playing cello isn't Canadian government advertising
A short video shared to social media last week offered a glimpse into the "final days" of a woman at the end of her life. Some claimed the video was an advertisement for medical assistance in dying fr...
Mar 31, 2026
Federal government taking over vaccine injury compensation, aims to address backlog
OTTAWA - The federal public health agency is taking over administration of a program that compensates people who have been injured by vaccines, and pledging to review claims that were refused by a thi...
Mar 31, 2026
Stephen Lewis, former politician and lifelong social activist, dies at 88
OTTAWA - Human rights. Equality for women. The plight of African families decimated by HIV-AIDS. Stephen Lewis spent a lifetime fighting for causes close to his heart - and his weapons of choice were ...
Mar 31, 2026
Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that ban the discredited practice. An 8-1 hig...
Mar 31, 2026