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The nation’s territorial and provincial premiers convened in Winnipeg today, picking through a three-day agenda to address a number of issues. Top of mind at the day’s meeting was health care, which comes on the heels of a $46 billion funding announcement from the federal government to be used to …
Read More »Indigenous leaders speak at premiers conference in Winnipeg, as protestors call for landfill search – Winnipeg
Canada’s provincial and territorial leaders welcomed their Indigenous counterparts in Winnipeg today at the first meeting of Canada’s Premier conference. The provincial leaders met with Indigenous leaders from across the country at the Leaf in Assiniboine Park to discuss issues facing Indigenous peoples in Canada. Manitoba Metis Federation President David …
Read More »BC Search Dog Association seasonal training begins in Osoyoos, B.C.
Dogs are known for their unique abilities and strong noses, and search and rescue groups around the province are taking advantage of that and refreshing the pup’s skills ahead of the summer. The BC Search Dog Association (BCSDA) is proving that dogs are more than just man’s best friend. “Dogs …
Read More »Ontario Nurses’ Association says bargaining with hospitals has broken down
Contract talks between nurses and the Ontario Hospital Association have broken down and will now head to arbitration, the nurses’ union said Friday. The two sides began bargaining in late January and mediation had started on Wednesday but no deal was reached. “This round of negotiations has been incredibly difficult …
Read More »Contractor association complaint against Ottawa Hospital cites ‘restrictive’ deal – Ottawa
A group representing construction workers wants the federal Competition Bureau to investigate the Ottawa Hospital’s agreement with a labour group to build the new $2.8-billion Civic campus. In January, the Ottawa Hospital announced it had signed a “historic” agreement with the Unionized Building and Construction Trades of Eastern Ontario and …
Read More »Thyroid Eye Disorders – American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Print Version WHAT IS THE THYROID? The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located at the base of the front of the neck. The thyroid gland regulates the thyroid hormone and plays an important role in regulating body metabolism. WHAT ARE EUTHYROID, HYPERTHYROID, AND HYPOTHYROID? Normal thyroid hormone level in …
Read More »Optic Neuritis – American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Print Version What is optic neuritis? Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve [See figure 1]. As the photo demonstrates, the optic nerve becomes swollen and the blood vessels become distended. This inflammation can cause loss of vision because the optic nerve is responsible for carrying visual information from …
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