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A widespread technology outage on Friday, seemingly linked to issues at global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike and Microsoft, disrupted operations at airports, airlines, banks and even hospitals, including several in Canada. A software update by CrowdStrike appeared to have triggered systems problems across the world, and many hospitals said they were …
Read More »Linden Woods residents raise concerns over proposed addictions support centre – Winnipeg
Residents in the south west neighbourhood of Linden Woods are sharing concerns after approval was granted for a temporary small scale addictions support centre in the community. Regenesis Centre for Recovery, a local non-profit and registered charity, would operate the location, providing addiction services for individuals which primarily consist of …
Read More »Plant-based milk recall: 2 listeriosis deaths reported in Canada
Two people have died in Canada due to Listeria infections in an outbreak that led to a nationwide recall of several plant-based milks last week. In an update on Wednesday, the Public Health Agency of Canada said a dozen cases have been confirmed, including two deaths and nine hospitalizations. Of …
Read More »Psychotherapy, counselling services are now tax exempt in Canada – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Certain psychotherapy and counselling services in Canada are now exempt from sales tax collection in an attempt to make mental health care more affordable for Canadians. The Canada Revenue Agency said in a news release on Monday that certain psychotherapists and counselling …
Read More »B.C. disability advocates call new federal benefit regulations a major ‘disappointment’
The recent release of proposed regulations regarding the Canada Disability Benefit Act has B.C. disability advocates scratching their heads in bewilderment and shaking in frustration. Vancouver Island man Jeff Leggat said he stopped working in 2018 due to his disability conditions of both acute anxiety and depressive disorder. He also …
Read More »Indigenous-led supervised consumption site planned for Winnipeg – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The province has pledged $727,000 in support of Manitoba’s first Indigenous-led supervised consumption site. Housing, Addictions and Homelessness Minister Bernadette Smith announced funding Friday for the Winnipeg-based site, in partnership with the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre of Winnipeg (AHWC). “Our government …
Read More »Toxic drugs: More access to safer supply needed to prevent deaths, Dr. Henry says
More needs to be done to address the toxic drug crisis, according to B.C.’s provincial health officer, and she has listed some recommendations for the province. Dr. Bonnie Henry said in a report that B.C. needs to expand on its non-prescribed alternatives to the toxic, unregulated drug supply to save …
Read More »What is listeriosis? The illness behind the plant-based milk recall
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Several people in Ontario have become sick with listeriosis in an outbreak that triggered a national recall of certain plant-based milks that may have been contaminated with Listeria. The Listeria bacterium is found in soil, sewage and untreated water. It can also be found …
Read More »Consultations set to begin on location of planned supervised consumption site – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 8, 2024 3:36 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Manitoba government is making progress on its plan for the province’s first supervised drug consumption site. Premier Wab Kinew says the government will work with the Aboriginal Health …
Read More »Extreme heat coming to Manitoba ‘unlivable’ for unsheltered people: advocate – Winnipeg
Forecasts from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) show things are going to be heating up in Manitoba this week, as the province prepares for a blast of hot temperatures. After a cool, wet start to the summer, the heat may be welcomed by some, but for others, it can pose …
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