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fromThe Village Voice
57 minutes ago

Canada and sports tourism: what activities does the country offer to visitors with an athletic spirit? - The Village Voice

Canada's national sport, ice hockey, is a major attraction, with seven NHL teams representing cities across the country. Experiencing a live hockey game in historic rinks is highly recommended.
Canada news
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
6 hours ago

Indigenous Activists Decry "Data Colonialism" of AI Boom in Their Communities

The AI industry's data center expansion poses significant threats to Indigenous communities and the environment, according to activist Krystal Two Bulls.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ketamine, psychedelics, GHB: is the US falling out of love with cocaine?

Cocaine use in the US has left a trail of destruction, largely due to the illegal nature of the trade and the US government's war on drugs.
Public health
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 days ago

CFIA could move forward with proposed livestock traceability changes ... but will it?

The CFIA is pausing livestock traceability regulation changes to consider industry feedback and engage in further consultations.
#cannabis-policy
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
#healthcare
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

New Bill Seeks to Lower Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs - MedCity News

The Every Dollar Counts Act aims to apply out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs toward patients' deductibles, regardless of purchase method.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme

Co-payments for the Interim Federal Health Program are seen as a denial of care for vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers in Canada.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

New Bill Seeks to Lower Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs - MedCity News

The Every Dollar Counts Act aims to apply out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs toward patients' deductibles, regardless of purchase method.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme

Co-payments for the Interim Federal Health Program are seen as a denial of care for vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers in Canada.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 days ago

Dana White working to secure medical treatment for Canadian shooting victim

Dana White is assisting in securing medical treatment for Maya Gebala, a mass shooting victim, facing complications in the process.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Are you paying more than your neighbour? It could be 'surveillance pricing' | CBC News

The federal NDP motion to ban surveillance pricing was voted down, allowing businesses to use personal data for dynamic pricing.
fromRealagriculture
19 hours ago

Regulatory reform rhetoric not yet matched by action, says CropLife Canada's Pierre Petelle

The response that we saw was more of a, well, we already have that authority... so really nothing much needs to change.
Canada news
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 day ago

The real cost of killing the worst weeds | Peter Sikkema and Kim Brown on The Agronomists

Herbicide resistant weeds are causing significant yield loss and increased costs for farmers.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
1 day ago

Dangers coming from inside the house - Harvard Gazette

John D. Spengler's research significantly advanced indoor air quality awareness and led to smoking bans on airplanes and improved childhood asthma understanding.
Cancer
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

His mother died of cancer, then cancer took his wife. Last year, he faced his own diagnosis | CBC News

Cancer has profoundly impacted Jason Ellis's life, affecting both his mother and wife, and now he faces his own diagnosis.
#cannabis
fromBoston.com
2 days ago
Cannabis

Healey just signed a major overhaul to the state's Cannabis Control Commission. Here's what to know.

Cannabis
fromFast Company
2 days ago

'People get very giggly': The rise of getting stoned with your coworkers

Cannabis use is growing in the U.S., influencing corporate culture and holiday parties, especially in states where it is legal.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago
Cannabis

Healey just signed a major overhaul to the state's Cannabis Control Commission. Here's what to know.

Cannabis
fromFast Company
2 days ago

'People get very giggly': The rise of getting stoned with your coworkers

Cannabis use is growing in the U.S., influencing corporate culture and holiday parties, especially in states where it is legal.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

What the New Executive Order Means for Psychedelics

An executive order accelerates research on psychedelic treatments but does not equate to FDA approval or immediate availability.
#social-media
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Digital life

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.
fromHealthline
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Influencers May Share Misleading Information About Prescriptions

Social media influencers promoting prescription drugs often share misleading information, complicating audience recognition of promotional intent.
Digital life
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.
Social media marketing
fromHealthline
1 week ago

Influencers May Share Misleading Information About Prescriptions

Social media influencers promoting prescription drugs often share misleading information, complicating audience recognition of promotional intent.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Love or hate the wellness craze? Here's why.

Wellness culture influences behavior changes but can also provoke defensiveness and resistance due to perceived inadequacies.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

We asked Canada's premiers if they fly private. Here's what they said | CBC News

Doug Ford reversed the decision to purchase a private jet, citing public disapproval and a perceived double standard among other premiers.
Cannabis
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

What Happened After A Decade Of Legal Weed In California? - Above the Law

Legislation around marijuana has failed to curb illegal cultivation and has not led to the predicted negative societal impacts.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Trump signs order fast tracking review of psychedelics for mental health disorders

President Trump signed an executive order to increase access to psychedelic drugs for treating mental health conditions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Canada's residential school abuse survivors face fresh battle to stop testimony being destroyed

About 38,000 former students came forward to detail the mistreatment they were subjected to in what was later described as a policy of cultural genocide.
Canada news
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Men's group hopes to eases strain on NHS services

Moreton Men Sports Group provides informal mental health support through sports, helping men combat loneliness and connect with their community.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

As fentanyl crisis evolves, experts say US is still behind the eight ball'

The Trump administration's policies and health program cuts jeopardize progress against fentanyl overdoses in the U.S.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Public grocery stores are having a moment. Can they really make food more affordable? | CBC Radio

Public grocery stores in Canada aim to reduce food costs but face criticism regarding their feasibility and potential waste of public funds.
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Inside a HART Hub: Is the replacement to drug injection sites working? | CBC News

Recent changes to drug services in Regent Park have led to increased overdoses and client abandonment, as supervised consumption sites have been closed.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Ontario misses federal funding deadline for nurse practitioners | CBC News

Ontario's health minister announced no plans for publicly funding all nurse practitioners despite federal compliance deadlines.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Preserving farmland, strengthening food security: Why the Greenbelt matters

Ontario's agriculture sector must diversify and reduce reliance on U.S. trade to enhance self-reliance and capitalize on local production opportunities.
#ontario
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago
Canada news

Ontario proposes legislation to change medical residency requirements for international graduates | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Canada news

'We're not going to reverse': Ontario premier, health minister defend supervised consumption site closures | CBC News

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Ontario proposes legislation to change medical residency requirements for international graduates | CBC News

Ontario is prioritizing medical residency positions for applicants with a connection to the province through new legislation.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario expanding open alcohol consumption in provincial parks | CBC News

Ontarians can now drink alcohol in more areas of provincial parks, expanding the Ford government's relaxed alcohol regulations.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

'We're not going to reverse': Ontario premier, health minister defend supervised consumption site closures | CBC News

Ontario will not reverse the decision to close supervised drug consumption sites despite concerns from former mayors and advocates.
Public health
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

SF Now Second Only to Baltimore In Overdose Deaths

Baltimore and San Francisco have the highest overdose death rates among major U.S. cities, with Baltimore at 108.6 and San Francisco at 70.5 per 100,000.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
4 days ago

$28,600 a Year: What the Average Older Canadian Woman Lives On | The Walrus

The gender pension gap in Canada persists despite improvements in retirement income for many Canadians over the past fifty years.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Canada T20 World Cup game under ICC scrutiny after corruption claim

ICC investigates Cricket Canada over match corruption allegations related to T20 World Cup loss against New Zealand.
Public health
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
#medicinal-cannabis
Medicine
fromThe Conversation
4 weeks ago

This medicinal cannabis website bends the rules. Take our quiz to see why

Advertising prescription medicines directly to consumers in Australia, including medicinal cannabis, is prohibited and frequently violated by providers.
Medicine
fromThe Conversation
4 weeks ago

This medicinal cannabis website bends the rules. Take our quiz to see why

Advertising prescription medicines directly to consumers in Australia, including medicinal cannabis, is prohibited and frequently violated by providers.
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

PMRA renamed "Pesticides Regulatory Directorate"

The Pesticides Regulatory Directorate will maintain the same mandate as the former Pest Management Regulatory Agency, focusing on the registration and evaluation of pest control products.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Where Do the Disappeared Go? | The Walrus

There is nothing more dangerous than an enforced disappearance. Think about the word for a moment: disappearance. Imagine waking up to find that a relative has vanished without a trace, or that you've been torn away from your family with no explanation. When you're disappeared, anything can happen to you, from verbal humiliation to physical torture or even death.
World news
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Some Ontario patients continue to face fees as Ontario misses federal deadline for nurse practitioner funding | CBC News

Ontario will not publicly fund all nurse practitioner services by April 1, leaving some patients to pay out of pocket for primary care.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Over 15,000 students could be suspended in Peel Region due to vaccination status | CBC News

During this time, a lot of students fell behind on getting their routine immunizations as well as reporting those immunizations. The potential suspension numbers are higher than in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Boston City Council moves toward potential kratom ban

The status quo is not an option. We have to ban it here in Boston. Kratom refers to both a tree native to southeast Asia and products derived from its leaves. There is particular concern among officials and experts about 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH, a potent compound found in kratom. In recent years, products that contain synthetically enhanced amounts of 7-OH have proliferated in smoke shops and convenience stores around the country.
Boston
#opioid-crisis
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Drug checking service issues warning after surge of suspected overdoses in Toronto | CBC News

Toronto's drug checking service warns of a surge in opioid overdoses and related deaths, highlighting contamination in the unregulated opioid supply.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Police warn of unidentified narcotic' causing overdoses | CBC News

Toronto police warn of an unidentified narcotic causing multiple overdoses near Allan Gardens and Moss Park, with concerns of wider distribution.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Drug checking service issues warning after surge of suspected overdoses in Toronto | CBC News

Toronto's drug checking service warns of a surge in opioid overdoses and related deaths, highlighting contamination in the unregulated opioid supply.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Police warn of unidentified narcotic' causing overdoses | CBC News

Toronto police warn of an unidentified narcotic causing multiple overdoses near Allan Gardens and Moss Park, with concerns of wider distribution.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Sparse evidence for cannabis to treat mental health conditions highlights research gap

A comprehensive review of 45 years of cannabis research finds little to no high-quality evidence supporting marijuana's effectiveness for treating anxiety, depression, or PTSD, despite widespread medical use for these conditions.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

2 GTA mental health treatment centres for first responders a step closer to reality with new funding | CBC News

Federal government allocates $15 million for new treatment facilities for first responders with post-traumatic stress injuries in Greater Toronto Area.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Globe and Mail
2 months ago

Dozens of online-pharmacy ads, including for weight-loss drugs, appear to violate federal rules

Online Canadian telehealth and virtual-pharmacy ads frequently name prescription drugs and promise effects, breaching Canada’s prescription drug advertising restrictions.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Toronto Board of Health extends pilot program helping unhoused people in downtown core | CBC News

"The most beneficial impacts of the program were addressing clients' substance use and addiction needs and connecting them to housing and identification services."
Canada news
East Bay (California)
fromwww.eltimpano.org
1 month ago

Deadly lookalikes: Mushroom poisoning surge hits immigrant communities harder

A Guatemalan immigrant family in Oakland was poisoned after mistaking toxic California death cap mushrooms for edible piosh mushrooms from their homeland.
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

There will be people who die': Advocates speak out as Niagara's only safe drug consumption site faces closure | CBC News

Ontario's closure of the Niagara Region's only safe drug consumption site will likely increase overdose deaths, blood-borne infections, and public substance use in the community.
Mental health
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Youth show growing rate of psychosis in Ontario: CMAJ study | CBC News

Rates of psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, have risen about 60% for people aged 14–20 in recent birth cohorts.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

The Doctor Behind One of Canada's First MAID Deaths Speaks Out | The Walrus

In 2024, Canada recorded 16,499 medically assisted deaths, with Quebec having the highest rate globally, constituting 36.3% of such deaths in the country.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

New Toronto harm reduction program supports people with intellectual disabilities | CBC News

A new harm reduction program in Toronto supports adults with intellectual disabilities facing substance abuse issues.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Policy Brief: Food as a soft power - positioning Canada for the years ahead

Food and agriculture are being weaponized through tariffs and export controls that disrupt markets and harm Canadian exporters.
Public health
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Cocaine Is Atlantic Canada's Silent Killer | The Walrus

Cocaine-related deaths are surging in Atlantic Canada, driven by increased drug potency and mental health complications, with poverty and housing shortages exacerbating the crisis.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

'We've had enough secrets': First Nations group opposes Ontario move to limit freedom-of-information laws | CBC News

Provincial decisions affect First Nations' rights, lands and environments, and FOI requests are one of the few mechanisms available to First Nations and the public to understand how those decisions were made. Having access to this information, particularly if it's a decision made by the premier or other cabinet ministers, or just understanding how those decisions came to be, is just part of good governance.
Canada news
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Everyone Should Have One Vice That Doesn't Kill Them. But if These People Don't Shut Up About Theirs, I Might Turn Homicidal.

This is part of Wet February, a series about America's increasingly muddled relationship with drinking-and how to sip your way through it wisely and well. Alcohol is my only vice, and boy, it does not feel good to have my vice validated by the new food pyramid, which also suggests that steak is the foundation of a healthy diet. But I can't deny that a happy hour martini makes me feel as if I sparkle,
Cannabis
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario to end funding for 7 supervised drug consumption sites, province confirms | CBC News

Ontario is defunding seven supervised drug consumption sites over 90 days, replacing them with abstinence-based HART hubs focused on treatment and recovery.
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

The 'prison' of toxic masculinity can keep men from seeking medical care. Canada wants to fix that | CBC Radio

The federal government is launching a national men's health strategy to address higher rates of suicide, substance abuse, and preventable death among men by challenging harmful stereotypes and encouraging healthcare engagement.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ford government expanding BYOB rules to cultural, outdoor events | CBC News

Ontario is expanding BYOB alcohol permits to cultural and community outdoor events like farmers markets, movie screenings, and festivals, starting this spring.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Cold-related deaths among Toronto's homeless population are preventable and take toll on hospital staff | CBC News

We take a pause at the end of the case and just acknowledge that there's a human here, a person, someone who has community, someone who is loved. It's not much, but I think that it goes a long way.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Inside the Only Supervised Consumption Site in Canada's North | The Walrus

To protect your privacy, you'll be asked to pick a code name-favourite movie characters or favourite foods are popular choices. If it's your first visit, you'll do a brief intake at the welcome desk, where staff will ask if you have any medical conditions or have had any bad drug reactions. They'll also ask which drug you're using that day, and whether you'd like the substance checked to confirm that you're consuming what you think you're consuming.
Public health
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario to end funding to multiple drug consumption sites, including 2 in Toronto, forcing them to close | CBC News

Ontario is ending funding for at least seven drug consumption sites across the province, including two in Toronto, with a 90-day notice period ending June 13, 2026.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

New project aims to map genomes of Black Canadians, provide better health outcomes | CBC News

In her 10 years as a health-care administrator, Cheryl Prescod has seen firsthand the ways Black Canadians can feel left behind by the blanket approach sometimes taken by the country's health-care system. As executive director at the Black Creek Community Health Centre in Toronto's Jane and Finch neighbourhood. Prescod serves a diverse clientele, including a large proportion of Black and racialized individuals people who say it can be difficult to access health care that makes them feel safe and culturally respected.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Parents urge province to create standard of care for Ontario students with diabetes | CBC News

Provincewide, standardized school care for Type 1 diabetic children is needed to ensure consistent safety, trained assistance, and access to glucose sources and insulin management.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | How we're fighting a leading cause of death for New Yorkers | amNewYork

By creating one of the nation's first state health departments, lawmakers and elected officials in 1901 were taking a leadership role in public health that continues to this day. Take the issue of heart health: Just last month, Governor Hochul unveiled a budget proposal that makes major investments in our fight against cardiovascular disease. Healthy hearts start with healthy diets, which is why Governor Hochul included over $100 million for nutrition programs, food banks and food pantries in the Executive Budget.
Public health
Canada news
fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago

Canadian Government Looks to Bring News Content Back to Facebook

Canadian government officials are negotiating with Meta to restore Canadian news publishers under revisions to the Online News Act.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ottawa revives bill to build digitally connected health data systems | CBC News

Health Canada says the country's health data system is "fragmented and siloed," and that incomplete health records can compromise patient care and safety.
Canada news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

The fastest way to get into an Ontario LTC is by going a hospital first. That's a problem, say advocates | CBC News

Most Ontario residents now enter long-term care from hospitals; advocates urge expanded supportive housing and $600 million more for home care to prevent crisis-driven admissions.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario's 'disturbing' surge in unclaimed bodies is not letting up | CBC News

Unclaimed bodies in Ontario rose dramatically from 438 in 2019 to 1,710 in 2025, with all regions experiencing increases and Toronto accounting for most cases.
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