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Barrie woman victimized by racist attack turns pain into purpose, opening a youth center

When Shanicka “Shak” Edwards first moved to Innisfill from Toronto, it was a difficult adjustment. “My family was the only Black family in the community. So, I struggled finding spaces that I could see people that were reflective of me or accessing resources,” she said. Edwards built Shak’s World Community …

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An Ontario town promised long-term care beds 6 years ago is still waiting

Eighty-five-year-old Dianna Ayotte says she doesn’t think she’ll still be around when Sioux Lookout, Ont., is finally given a new long-term care home. The Ontario town, situated approximately four hours north of Thunder Bay, is home to a key hospital serving fly-ins from several First Nations. A lack of long-term …

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‘Grey divorce’ getting more prevalent in Canada. Why it’s a concern – National

Canadian couples are more open to seeking divorce in later life, and research suggests this can impact women more than men. In Canada, the average age for divorce has been steadily rising over the years, partly because people are increasingly getting married at a later age. In 2020, the average …

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Manitoban breast cancer survivor shares importance of early detection

On World Cancer Day this Sunday, advocates worldwide raise awareness for prevention and ongoing research. Manitoban Aimee Heroux, a breast cancer survivor, shares her story emphasizing the importance of early detection. Heroux says she always knew she had a family history of breast cancer which led her to get regular …

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Wegovy will be available for Canadians in spring 2024, company says – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadians will be able to get their hands on Wegovy, a weight-loss drug from Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk, in spring 2024, the company said Monday. Wegovy was first approved by Health Canada in 2021 but hasn’t been accessible due to high demand and …

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Woman with ‘debilitating’ chronic pain waits decades for endometriosis diagnosis

After struggling with debilitating pain her whole life, Tara DeMerchant is grateful to finally have answers, but angry it took almost 30 years to get help. The 44-year-old from Bala, Ont., which is an hour north of Barrie, was recently diagnosed with endometriosis. DeMerchant says she struggled with pain since …

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Manitoba’s $30M commitment to school nutrition welcomed by local school divisions – Winnipeg

Manitoba’s recent commitment to school nutrition programs to the tune of $30 million is getting rave reviews from local school divisions. “As a teacher and principal, I know when kids haven’t eaten for a day or a couple of days. They are coming in angry, upset and dysregulated,” said Matt …

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Ontario expands program to train long-term care staff

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 31, 2024 2:25 pm Updated January 31, 2024 2:26 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario is extending a program that helps long-term care homes provide clinical placements for nursing and personal support worker students. The government …

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Bill coming in ‘days’ on plans for assisted dying expansion delay: minister – National

Health Minister Mark Holland says he plans to table legislation “in a couple days time” that will lay out more clearly the federal government’s plans on the timing of the expansion for medical assistance in dying (MAiD) to cover people whose sole condition is mental illness. That comes as provinces …

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Potential measles exposure on flight to Pearson, at ONroute and clinic: Windsor, Ont. health unit

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is issuing a public warning over the potential exposure to measles at four locations on Jan. 11 and 15. The locations involve flights from Romania to Germany and from Germany to Toronto, an ONroute location and a walk-in …

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