SCO Calls on Federal Minister to Address Mental Health Funding and Meet Directly with First Nations Leaders
Press Release March 4, 2026 “Individuals in crisis are facing long wait times, forced travel far from home, or the absence of culturally appropriate care. Our people cannot afford further…
Black Balloon Day Event
Press Release March 4, 2026 Honouring the lives lost to overdose and supporting families affected by substance use. Black Balloon Day began in 2015 in memory of Greg Tremblay and…
Community Drug Alert
Press Release March 3, 2026 CURRENT STATUS: • An elevated number of opioid-related drug overdoses is reported in the Brantford area for a second consecutive week. • Ten non-fatal overdoses…
Advancing cultural safety and addressing racism and discrimination impacting Indigenous Peoples
Press Release March 3, 2026 An innovative online tool designed by Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC) will help health care teams across Canada foster cultural safety and address racism experienced by…
Expanding cancer coverage for firefighters
Press Release March 3, 2026 VICTORIA Summary Changes to the Workers Compensation Act will add eight more cancers to the workers’ compensation cancer presumptions for firefighters The eight cancers include:…
FNHMA: Shape the Future of IHN Certification – Join Our March Deep-Dive
Press Release The next chapter of the Indigenous Health Navigator (IHN) Project is here, and your voice is essential. Building on the momentum of our recent focus groups, First Nations…
Iakhihsohtha Lodge Removed from COVID Outbreak Status
Press Release Mar 02, 2026 The Iakhihsohtha Lodge has been notified that the facility has been removed from Outbreak Status as of March 2, 2026. Lodge services have returned to…
Sandy Lake First Nation Launches Emergency First Response Team
Press Release SANDY LAKE FIRST NATION, ON, March 2, 2026 – A new Emergency First Response Team (EFRT) program has launched in Sandy Lake First Nation, providing trained and equipped…
Responding to urgent substance use and addictions needs across Ontario
Press Release From: Health Canada March 2, 2026 Communities in Canada continue to experience disproportionate harms due to the toxic drug supply, alongside intersecting challenges related to addiction, mental health…
Life of Keegan Combes remembered with artwork at Chilliwack General Hospital
Press Release The people had gathered in the lobby of Chilliwack General Hospital, many embracing with the happiness that comes with seeing familiar faces. But joy faded as speakers began…
