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The Alberta government is launching a new program similar to Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped, or AISH, but will allow those with disabilities who can work to earn more without losing access to benefits. The new program is called Alberta Disability Assistance Program or ADAP. The province said it when it launches next year,…
To improve your aim, “rest the hand holding the bottle on the back of the hand pulling the eyelid”, said Tan. “This way, you can be more certain of the distance between the bottle and your eye. Then, with the tip of the bottle positioned steadily within your sight, the droplets are more likely to…
By Jordan Prentice Global News Posted February 5, 2025 8:01 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size After facing supply chain delays, the Lethbridge Shelter and Resource Centre expansion is slated for completion by the end of the month, offering an additional 109 beds for the city’s most vulnerable community…
By Saya Des Marais If you live with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, you know firsthand how this condition affects your brain. One of the biggest impacts is the way ADHD can make it difficult to organize tasks. Many people with ADHD report having a hard time prioritizing, which can sometimes lead to paralysis and…
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 5, 2025 11:53 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Nova Scotia government says the first phase of its long-promised universal mental health care program will begin this spring. Brian Comer, minister of mental health and addictions, announced today that the…
The trade war between Canada and the United States is on pause after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed Monday to new measures addressing President Donald Trump’s concerns over fentanyl trafficking across the border, including the appointment of a “fentanyl czar.” The Canadian government moved swiftly to speak about the promise on Tuesday. “What is our…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 4, 2025 3:53 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A man has been seriously injured in an avalanche on Vancouver Island and required the rescue helicopter to fly him directly to hospital for treatment. Metro Vancouver-based North Shore Rescue says in a…
Alcohol-related deaths rose about 18 per cent during the pandemic, according to a study that points to the harm of making liquor more available at a time of increased vulnerability. Researchers with the Public Health Agency of Canada compared alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations before and after the pandemic, finding 1,600 more deaths than expected. They…
When my daughter was only 5 weeks old, she stopped breathing in my arms. After a panicked drive to the emergency room, she tested positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common respiratory virus that peaks in the winter months and which most people recover from after experiencing only mild cold-like symptoms. Almost everyone has…
This is part of a series on medical gaslighting that has been done over the past few weeks, with discussing a study from the University of Windsor and showcasing stories from across Canada. The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada is adjusting what medical schools are teaching to address a widespread issue in the…
