Dr. Ekua Agyemang appointed chief public health officer
Press Release February 17, 2026 Iqaluit, Nunavut – The Department of Health is pleased to announce the formal appointment of Dr. Ekua Agyemang as Nunavut’s chief public health officer (CPHO),…
Responding to urgent substance use and addictions needs across Northern and Western Canada
Press Release From: Health Canada February 17, 2026 Today, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs,…
Boil water advisory lifted for Kugaaruk
Press Release February 17, 2026 The Department of Health advises residents of Kugaaruk that the boil water advisory is lifted. Contact Charmaine Deogracias Manager, Communications Department of Health 867-975-5712 cdeogracias@gov.nu.ca ILR5…
Safe Supply Announces Sale of Two NIRLAB Drug Analysis Devices Supporting Indigenous-Led Community Safety Initiatives
Press Release Toronto, Ontario–(- February 17, 2026) – Safe Supply Streaming Co Ltd. (CSE: SPLY) (OTCQB: SSPLF) (FSE: QM4) (“Safe Supply” or the “Company”) today announced the sale of two…
Bruce Power pledges $1 million to Noongwa Wellness, a new primary care clinic servicing the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Press Release Feb 17, 2026 Bruce Power and its supplier partners are helping to fund the Noongwa Wellness project, an initiative focused on transforming community healthcare delivery in Neyaashiinigmiing by…
Media advisory -Government of Canada to announce funding under the Emergency Treatment Fund in Northern Ontario
Press Release From: Health Canada February 17, 2026, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario – Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister…
The Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services and Canadian Red Cross Sign Agreement to Strengthen Tuberculosis Response in Nunavik
Press Release February 16, 2026 The Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services (NRBHSS) has signed a two-year sole-source contract with the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) to help strengthen…
Lesa Semmler: Yellowknife Primary Care Status Update
Press Release Check against delivery Mr. Speaker, primary care is the first point of contact for most residents in our health system. It sets the direction for the care they…
Media Advisory – Government of Canada to announce funding to help address the illegal drug and overdose crisis in Northern and Western Canada
Press Release From: Health Canada February 16, 2026, Whitehorse, Yukon – The Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern…
Having conversations about harm reduction this Family Day
Press Release Family Day (February 16) is about connecting with our families, communities and each other. It can also be an opportunity to have honest conversations about harm reduction and…
