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Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, April 16.

Social Services Minister Lionel Carmant announces measures to better support mental health patients in the southwest region of Montreal

First responders deal with the same stresses as other workers, but the danger and trauma they experience can make things worse, said the United Firefighters Union president.

According to local fire departments, the need for mental health support is more important than ever, as firefighters are pushed to the brink, seemingly every summer.

'We need people working with families. We need people building capacity with communities and families and neighbourhoods so that we all look after the kids together.'

Four years after the deadliest mass shooting in Canadian history, the mayor of the community where the tragedy began says accessing mental health resources is still a challenge.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland made the announcement Tuesday in Ottawa alongside other cabinet ministers, including Ya'ara Saks, the minister of mental health and addictions.

Five Saskatchewan schools from Moose Jaw, Lloydminster, Meadow Lake, Yorkton and Regina have been added to the Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) in Schools program.

BC United is introducing a new piece of legislation to improve communication between families whose loved ones are experiencing a mental health crisis and professionals.

The Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth highlighted areas where kids were struggling in the province.

More than 1,700 people died from toxic drugs between January and November last year, making it the worst year since the province's substance use surveillance system was created.

A new study published by a team of researchers at the University of Calgary found that the majority of people who are experiencing homelessness have an underlying mental illness.

An empty lot on Pacific Avenue in Kelowna, B.C., will soon be home to 20 complex-care and 20 supportive housing units.

Wounded Warriors Canada provides additional mental health services and supports to police officers and staff, other emergency service personnel, military members and veterans.

At around 6 p.m. on Thursday, the incident came to a close as police began reopening lanes on the bridge and the flyover.

The city launched a strategy to revitalize the historic LGBTQ district after locals raised concerns amid intersecting homelessness, drug use and mental health issues in the area.

A group of Winnipeg organizations is calling for a change in response to mental health crises. They ask for a shift from police response to community-based response.

The Running on Faith project works with shelters and recovery centres, inviting residents to participate in a supportive and low-stress running and walking group.

A Nova Scotia woman whose son died from a drug overdose says the province's health-care system failed him, and is calling for better mental health and addiction support.

Kelowna residents Joe Elsey and Will Evans have launched a project called “Bloody Long Ride.”