2015年8月19日 星期三

2015-08-20 Canada English Health


CTV News
   
Five people sickened in connection with raw BC shellfish   
CTV News
VANCOUVER - Five new cases of illness connected to raw-shellfish consumption have been reported in British Columbia. The Public Health Agency of Canada says 53 people have been sickened in B.C. and another 19 in neighbouring Alberta since June 1.
BC oyster industry says recall too broad   The Globe and Mail
Local restaurants take raw oysters off the menu   Victoria News

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The Globe and Mail
   
Study reveals trend of early and preventable death among First Nations   
The Globe and Mail
Members of First Nations communities are more than twice as likely to face an early and avoidable death than other Canadians, with the greatest risk faced by native women and young adults, according to a new benchmark study by Statistics Canada.
First Nations adults more than twice as likely to die from avoidable causes   CBC.ca
Aboriginal People in Canada Twice As Likely to Face Avoidable Death   KamloopsBCNow
High First Nations death rate rooted in education gap, says U of R prof   Saskatoon StarPhoenix

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Edmonton Journal
   
Critics, doctors push province to act quickly on Edmonton lab services   
Edmonton Journal
Doctors and critics are calling on Health Minister Sarah Hoffman to quickly come up with a plan to expand urgently needed lab services in Edmonton as her ministry reviews how best to move forward after hitting the brakes on a $3-billion contract. “It ...
Lab contract cancellation could hurt patient safety, documents suggest   CBC.ca
Documents show Alberta patients could be at risk after cancelling lab expansion   Edmonton Sun
Albert Health Services docs show lab service cancellation could lead to ...   MetroNews Canada
National Union of Public and General Employees   
Medicine Hat News   
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CBC.ca
   
Alberta parents with cognitive disabilities need more support, report says   
CBC.ca
A baby who died while receiving government services lived with a cognitively-disabled father who "tried really hard," but ultimately didn't get enough support, says Alberta's Child and Youth Advocate. On Wednesday, Del Graff released his office's ...
Baby's death prompts recommendations from child advocate   iNews880.com
Challenged parents need more help says Alberta youth advocate   Edmonton Sun

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Mutation to single gene makes mice brainy   
Laboratory Products News
Vancouver, BC - Scientists at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have created unusually intelligent mice by causing a mutation to a single gene. While the research is a long way from reaching human trials, it helps researchers identify a target ...

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Telegraph.co.uk
   
British Study Says Electronic Cigarettes Curb Smoking Risks   
New York Times
British health officials on Wednesday reported the results of a government-funded study concluding that the use of electronic cigarettes can reduce the health risks of smoking by 95 percent and may also help smokers quit the habit. The study, issued by ...
State Senate panel approves package of six anti-tobacco bills   Los Angeles Times
Britain's Public Health: Doctors should prescribe e-cigarettes to smokers   The Star Online
Big tobacco firms come late to the vaping party   City A.M.
Xinhua   
Thorne Gazette   
BBC News   
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CBC.ca
   
Fentanyl overdoses in Quebec City linked to laced oxycodone   
CBC.ca
The surge of deadly fentanyl overdoses reported across Canada has reached Quebec City. Health officials say 11 people have overdosed, three fatally, after ingesting the narcotic in recent months. Police and doctors alerted public health in July, but ...
Public health officials on alert after fentanyl overdoses in Quebec City   CTV News
Fentanyl deaths in Quebec City put Montreal officials on alert   CJAD

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CTV News
   
MLCC recalls Ontario booze after cans rupture, burst   
CTV News
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries issued a voluntary recall Tuesday for a type of alcohol from Ontario after some reports of the top of the cans rupturing and bursting. MLCC said the recall affects Amsterdam Brewery's Sweetwater Blood Orange Radler (473 ml ...
CFIA warns Manitobans to beware of bursting beverage cans, product recalled   Winnipeg Free Press
Amsterdam Brewery radler beer recalled in Manitoba due to bursting can risk   CBC.ca
Food Recall Warning: Amsterdam Brewery Brand Sweetwater Squeeze Blood Orange ...   Digital Journal
CP24 Toronto's Breaking News   
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (press release)   
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CBC.ca
   
Treatment unit for at-risk youth set to open in Winnipeg   
CBC.ca
At-risk youth with complex needs can soon find the support they need at a safe, secure treatment unit that will open early next month in Winnipeg. The stabilization facility at Marymound, located on Scotia Street, will help those in the child welfare ...
Space for at-risk kids opens next month   Winnipeg Sun
New Facility For At-Risk Youth To Open Next Month   CJOB
New Winnipeg youth shelter inspired by Tina Fontaine tragedy   Globalnews.ca

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CBC.ca
   
Tickle Swim for mental health grows in popularity   
CBC.ca
Fifteen swimmers braved the cold waters of the North Atlantic Wednesday, swimming across the Bell Island Tickle to raise awareness for mental health. The annual Tickle Swim is part of a campaign and fundraiser for the Canadian Mental Health Association ...

18 People Swim the Tickle for Mental Health Support   VOCM
Organizer tickled with successful swim   The Telegram (subscription)
Tickle Swim underway   Lewisporte Pilot

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