Physicians sounding the alarm (again) over health misinformation as disease cases rise
Earlier this year, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) published findings from a joint survey with Abacus Data on health and the media. The report notably suggested that encounters with health misinformation have been on the rise, and respondents are increasingly recognizing the prevalence and harm of misinformation.
Gender-based violence support groups criticize planned federal funding cuts
Support services and organizations may face significant challenges because of a proposed 80 per cent budget cut towards their federal funding.
Advocates work to fill gap in breast-cancer care for Black women in Ottawa
Black women in Canada have the highest breast cancer mortality rates. They are diagnosed at later stages and screened less.
New Ottawa workshop addresses stigma around men’s mental health
A new Ottawa workshop offers men an opportunity to open up about their mental health.
Uncertainty about federal funding cuts raising concern for women and 2SLGBTQIA+ Ottawa programs
As the federal budget fast approaches, women and 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations demand funding levels for Women and Gender Equality Canada be maintained.
Crafting combat: How veterans turn memories into models and help ease mental concerns
After facing challenges on and off the battlefield, veterans are using model building as a way to find community support.
Many Ottawa Valley residents unhappy about glyphosate spraying
A recent aerial-spraying campaign using the herbicide glyphosate prompted the emergence of a citizen-based action to oppose such spraying campaigns in the Ottawa Valley and Ontario.
Perley Health turns to children to help improve dementia care
Ottawa’s Perley Health is building a dementia-friendly daycare to explore how children may improve quality of life for seniors with dementia.
Chinatown BIA director wants his community to be safe
Yukang Li is executive director of the Chinatown BIA. In his four years in the job he has become more and more concerned about public safety in his community.
Judy Trinh’s journey from refugee to reporter
From fleeing Vietnam as a child to becoming a national correspondent with CTV News, Judy Trinh has built a career uncovering stories and giving back to her Vietnamese community.
Marisa Moher breaks down barriers for youth through community and compassion
Marisa Moher's position at Youturn is more than operations and finances. She is driven by the goal to give all youth in Ottawa the opportunity to succeed.
Suzanne Obiorah offers leadership in improving access for all to public health in Ottawa
Suzanne Obiorah, CEO of the Somerset West Community Health Centre, works to minimize racial and social disparities in Ottawa.