The beach at Mactaquac Provincial Park is the perfect place to soak up the sun and cool off in the water, especially with the province under a heat warning this weekend. Story continues below However, the blue-green algae plaguing lakes…
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N.B. medical officer warns public to be cautious of blue-green algae
July 19 2019 5:01pm The threat of blue-green algae or cynobacteria in provincial lakes and rivers doesn’t mean the public can’t enjoy an opportunity to cool off in them. Megan Yamoah explains. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id =…
HIV research at Montreal institute gets $6-million boost
The Canadian HIV Cure Enterprise (CanCure) has won a $6-million grant from the federal government to continue its work in the field of HIV research. “We were extremely happy and satisfied that after a peer-review by an international panel, people…
Winnipeg camp to help those with disabilities learn to ride a bike
A camp in Winnipeg is aiming to give everyone a chance to learn how to ride a bike. “This camp is built for kids and adults with disabilities to ride a two-wheel bike. A lot of people with disabilities have…
Sections of Alberta’s Mental Health Act deemed unconstitutional, court rules
A court has ruled six sections of Alberta’s Mental Health Act are unconstitutional after reviewing the case of a Calgary man who was held in hospital for nine months and treated with medications without his consent. The decision was issued…
Ernst and Young hired to look at Alberta Health Services
July 18 2019 8:25pm The UCP government has hired a firm to look under the hood of Alberta Health Services with the goal of ensuring the system is running smoothly and efficiently. Tom Vernon reports. ‘ }); } else {…
Edmonton centre does reno, addition for dementia research
July 18 2019 8:20pm As care requirements for dementia patients changes, an Edmonton centre is trying to be proactive with a multi-million dollar expansion and researcher in residence. Su-Ling Goh explains. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””;…
Alberta schools battle budgets as future of nutrition grant remains unclear
Lethbridge school districts have created their budgets already, despite uncertainties of the funding they’ll be receiving from the United Conservative government’s first budget. “[We] really hope that the assumptions [we’ve] made on the upcoming budget are correct,” said Chris Smeaton,…
Andrew Ference on impact of November Project
July 18 2019 7:20pm Wednesday, Andrew Ference led his last session of the November Project. The former Edmonton Oiler brought the free fitness movement to Edmonton from Boston six years ago. He’s passing the baton. ‘ }); } else {…
Alberta camp helps kids with autism conquer fears, break stereotypes
A Calgary-area organization is ensuring kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can successfully experience a childhood rite of passage: summer camp. “Kids with autism, they’re put inside a box a lot of their life of what they’re allowed to do,…