Wellness

• West Island Cancer Wellness Centre marks another milestone

  Monday is National Cancer Wellness Awareness Day and staff at the West Island Cancer Wellness Centre are marking the day by reflecting on their own contributions to patient health.

  Canada

  Jun 26
  
• Kingston, Ont. psychedelic wellness company partners with St. Lawrence College on program

  Neuma, a local psychedelic wellness company, partnered with the college to conduct a study on the effects psychedelics can have on mental health.

  Health

  Jun 14
  
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• Amid an overdose crisis, detox beds added at Calgary Drop-In Centre

  The Calgary Drop-In Centre announced two new programs for vulnerable people struggling with addiction to safely withdraw from drugs or alcohol under medical supervision.

  Canada

  Jun 9
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• New Calgary pet advocacy centre to offer support to owners facing hardship

  A new Calgary facility promises to help struggling pet owners get access to supplies and care for their beloved pets. The Parachutes for Pets Advocacy Centre opens in September.

  Canada

  May 17
• Saskatoon’s FSIN Wellness Conference tackles justice, safety and health issues

  Vice-Chief Heather Bear said this conference is to empower people and to discuss the critical situations First Nations are currently going through with drugs and alcohol.

  Health

  Mar 21
• Thinking about Dry January? Things to consider when cutting back on alcohol

  From starting small and using money as a motivator to considering the mental health benefits, a psychologist shares some tips on cutting back or cutting out booze.

  Health

  Jan 3
• New Kingston, Ont. wellness centre uses psychedelics to treat mental illness

  The centre is called Neuma, which specializes in using cannabis as a mode of therapy.

  Cannabis

  Dec 2, 2022
• Mental health campaign in Guelph, Ont. wants municipal candidates to #GetReal on the issue

  The Grove Wellington Guelph and CMHA Waterloo Wellington are encouraging voters to get mental health and wellness on the ballot in the Oct. 24 municipal election.

  Health

  Aug 28, 2022
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• Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Buddhist monk and mindfulness master, dead at 95

  In his body of works and public talks spanning decades, Thich Nhat Hanh spoke in gentle yet powerful tones of the need to "walk as if you are kissing the earth with your feet."

  World

  Jan 21, 2022
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• Winnipeg holds Upo Festival in celebration of Filipino vegetables

  Winnipeg's first and only Upo Festival bringing together the Filipino community as hundreds of people came out to get a taste of authentic Filipino vegetables.

  Lifestyle

  Sep 11, 2021