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Federal leaders who spoke in the House of Commons on Wednesday noted the need for supports for Tumbler Ridge, as residents grapple with the losses and injuries from the attack.

A psychiatrist told an inquest B.C. needs a new mental health hospital, after a Prince Rupert man suspected of killing his family was released days before their deaths.

Therapists say parents and caregivers should speak with their children and teens about the shooting in order to help process the tragedy.

On Jan. 26, several pipes in the Lehmann building burst, causing widespread flooding and damage.

The minister for addictions and mental health says he has not reached out to the First Nation community that announced this week it would declare a state of emergency.

The 2024 Parental Experiences Survey found that 20 per cent of those surveyed reported that they 'needed mental health care but did not receive it.'

Nick Reiner allegedly switched schizophrenia medication one month before he was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents.

Health officials say a failure in the sprinkler system flooded the laboratories specializing in depression and Alzheimer’s disease research.

A new report shows that even though the COVID-19 pandemic ended several years ago, the increase in issues around mental health and substance use still continue.

A Statistics Canada report shows mood disorders among seniors are on the rise, and advocates say loneliness is playing a role.

Chief Adam MacIntosh was sworn in Tuesday, promising to modernize the force with body cameras and focus on officer mental health to ensure better community service.

BC RCMP confirmed that multiple police visits had been made to the 18-year-old Jesse VanRootselaar's home due to concerns of mental health and self-harm.

PSAC has filed a labour complaint over Ottawa’s in-office mandate, saying increased office days hurt workers’ mental health and could disrupt public services.

A 13-year-old who tried to kill his brother has been sentenced to three years in an intense rehab program for youth with mental health issues who are convicted of violent offences.

B.C. Conservative MP Bob Zimmer says Tumbler Ridge is full of 'tough individuals' who may still need mental health support after a tragedy that's 'tough to process.'

New details are emerging about a homeless man with previous ties to al-Qaida who is charged with allegedly threatening to bomb public transit in Montreal.

Mayor Scott Gillingham had made a motion for his office to work with a consulting firm to explore how an emergency service line for mental health could operate.

Regina's newest fashion outlet — Turning Point — supports mental health and suicide prevention in its designs. The brand celebrated the grand opening of its store on Sunday.

Winnipeg's mayor is pushing forward to create a fourth emergency response service in the city that would respond to mental-health crises. 

This guidance is to help clarify for physicians when young people can be admitted under the Mental Health Act at the request of parents or guardians.