Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, April 16
Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, April 16.
Canada
Apr 16
Quebec unveils measures to better support mental health patients
Social Services Minister Lionel Carmant announces measures to better support mental health patients in the southwest region of Montreal
Canada
Apr 15
Winnipeg’s first responders need more mental health support, destigmatization: advocates
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.
Health
Apr 15
Advocate hopeful after Ottawa announces $500M for youth mental health
'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.'
Canada
Apr 9
Okanagan firefighters seeking mental health supports as wildfire seasons worsen
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.
Fire
Apr 13
Liberals launching $500M fund for youth mental health
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.
Politics
Apr 9
‘Maybe things would be different’: BC United calls for Mental Health Act changes
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.
Politics
Apr 9
Mental health support still lacking 4 years after mass shooting: Nova Scotia mayor
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.
Canada
Apr 19
Alberta proposes new mental health and addiction agency as toxic drug deaths reach historic high
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.
Health
Apr 2
67% to 75% of unhoused people have a mental health condition: University of Calgary
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.
Canada
Apr 18
New Kelowna, B.C. complex-care housing units to support mental health, addictions
An empty lot on Pacific Avenue in Kelowna, B.C., will soon be home to 20 complex-care and 20 supportive housing units.
Health
Apr 15
Wounded Warriors partners with Kawartha Lakes police to boost mental health supports
Wounded Warriors Canada provides additional mental health services and supports to police officers and staff, other emergency service personnel, military members and veterans.
Canada
Mar 26
Mental health crisis ‘safely resolved’ after impacting access to downtown Calgary: police
At around 6 p.m. on Thursday, the incident came to a close as police began reopening lanes on the bridge and the flyover.
Traffic
Mar 28
Winnipeg Police Accountability Coalition wants change in mental health response
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.
Canada
Mar 13
‘There is hope’: Fitness club at B.C. shelters helps residents move forward
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.
Features
Mar 15
Two Kelowna residents to bike across Canada in aid of mental health
Kelowna residents Joe Elsey and Will Evans have launched a project called “Bloody Long Ride.”
Lifestyle
Mar 15
‘Something has to change’: Mother fights for better addiction care after son’s death
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.
Health
Apr 5
Report into Myles Sanderson finds intake, mental health gaps in corrections system
The committee investigating Myles Sanderson and the 2022 mass stabbing at James Smith Cree Nation says corrections and parole staff could not have prevented the tragedy.
Canada
Mar 12
Coquitlam RCMP searching for high-risk missing man
RCMP in Coquitlam. B.C., say they are searching for a high-risk man on a warrant under the BC Mental Health Act. Fitsum Zewdu, 31, was last seen on Friday morning.
Canada
Mar 31
Winnipeg apartment block back on the market, advocate hopes for ‘whole new story’
'I think the Adanac could create a whole new story to tell about how we work with people that are struggling with homelessness, mental health, and addictions.'
Canada
Mar 25