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‘That’s my dad!’: Tearful Gus Walz steals show as Tim Walz accepts VP nomGus Walz, who has a learning disorder, ADHD and an anxiety disorder, became the unexpected star of the Democratic National Convention for his touching display of pride for his dad.PoliticsAug 22
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Ontario philanthropists donate record-setting $25M to IWK Health CentreThe IWK Foundation says the gift from Myron and Berna Garron will support a "reimagined therapeutic environment" for mental health and addictions support.HealthSep 10
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Choose your friends wisely: their genes may affect your health, study findsThe study highlights the importance of peer influence, suggesting that your friends' genes might have a significant impact on your own mental health outcomes.HealthAug 7
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Winnipeg organization hosts rally to mark Action Anxiety Day'What we're hoping to do is draw attention to the work that we do, as well as the fact that one in four Manitobans will manage an anxiety (disorder) in their lifetime.'HealthJun 10
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Thomas Hamp tried to get medical help before stabbing long-time partnerThe trial continues for Thomas Hamp, a man facing second-degree murder charges, in the death of his long-time girlfriend in 2022.CanadaSep 17
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Canada’s delay on including mental health in MAiD faces constitutional fightThe Liberal government announced in February it would delay a planned expansion to the assisted-dying regime that would have allowed people with mental disorders to be considered.CannabisAug 19
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5 charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death“These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry’s addiction issues to enrich themselves. They knew what they were doing was wrong,” said the prosecutor who announced the charges.EntertainmentAug 15
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Men’s infertility risk tied to air pollution, women’s to road noise: studyLong-term exposure to air pollution is linked to a higher risk of infertility in men, while exposure to road traffic noise is associated with a higher infertility risk in women.HealthSep 6
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U.S. FDA rejects psychedelic drug treatment for PTSD. Here’s whyA drugmaker behind an MDMA treatment said the FDA notified the company its drug “could not be approved based on data submitted to date” and requested an additional study.HealthAug 9
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Despite efforts to turn the tide, Quebec’s education system grappling with staff shortagesAs students head back to school next week, the province is staring down an intractable staffing shortage: more than 3,800 teaching positions remained unfilled as of Wednesday.EducationAug 22
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People on the autism spectrum in Quebec seek access to funding for service dogsPeople living within the autism spectrum say they are being discriminated against by the Quebec government because they're excluded from funding to care for their service dogs.HealthJul 12
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Repeated extreme weather events linked to rise in mental health problems, traumaPsychologists say there is a worrying growth in mental health issues linked to the increasing incidents of flooding and other climate disasters occurring across the country.EnvironmentJul 16
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B.C. disability advocates call new federal benefit regulations a major ‘disappointment’Two B.C. disability advocates are saying Canada's Disability Benefit Act is too restrictive and is not enough money to help those in need.CanadaJul 14
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Can’t make heads or tails of medical scans? A Canadian woman found a wayDelayed access to personal health data causes harm to patients, and can result in unnecessary or duplicative tests, longer wait times and hospital stays and medication errors.HealthJul 10
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B.C. launches racism helpline with support in 240 languagesBritish Columbia has launched a new helpline for people who witness or experience a racist incident, with support available in more than 240 languages.CrimeMay 30
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Man who set woman ablaze on Toronto bus not criminally responsible, Crown, defence sayA Toronto man who set a stranger on fire on a TTC bus in June 2022 is not guilty of first-degree murder due to a mental illness, Crown prosecutors and defence lawyers say.CrimeJun 10
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Trial hears Jeremy Skibicki killed 4 women because he was on a ‘mission from God’A Winnipeg murder trial has heard an admitted serial killer has a history of mental illness, including depression and thoughts of suicide.CrimeJun 4
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Social media lawsuit: Why school boards are raising red flags over useAs Ontario school boards are raising red flags over social media use among students, experts say the evidence is mounting that more screen time is linked to changes in behaviour.ConsumerMay 31
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Little Warriors receives $5M funding boost from Alberta governmentAn Alberta organization that focuses on the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse has received a $5-million funding from the province.HealthMay 27
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Truck driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash ordered to be deportedSix years after the horrific Humboldt Broncos bus crash, the man driving the semi truck involved in the crash has been ordered to be deported.CanadaMay 24