Health Canada warning youth in e-cigarette awareness campaign
According to a federal survey, in 2016-2017 4.6 million Canadians over the age of 15 have tried e-cigarettes.
Ottawa councillor finds out the hard way shovelling snow can lead to heart attack
Ottawa Paramedic Services warns of risks and signs of heart attacks after large snowfall Wednesday.
Breaking barriers: New Ottawa study aims to empower those battling addictions and homelessness
People experiencing homelessness are facing barriers entering the workforce. A new study aims to find solutions from within the community.
An Amber Alert for dementia sufferers needed, say caregivers
Six in 10 people diagnosed with Dementia will wander at least once.
Brunt of flu season about to hit Ottawa, says public health
It is not too late to get your flu shot this season, public health officials say. Ottawa Public Health is warning that the flu in the city has not yet peaked and the brunt of the illness is about to hit Ottawa.
Canada’s new guide takes food groups off the table
Canada’s Food Guide now emphasizes plant-based proteins and healthy behaviours instead of food groups and serving sizes.
Canadians are wasting food and losing money, study says
The National Zero Waste Council says consumers account for nearly half of all food wasted in Canada, an issue that costs the Canadain economy as much as $100 billion a year.
Public offered a chance to comment on Health Canada regulations for cannabis products
The federal government has laid out its plans to regulate cannabis edibles and other products.
Lyme-related trial delay puts diagnosis discrepancies under the microscope
No Lyme or reason: The first Lyme-related legal suit of its kind has been delayed indefinitely by an Ontario court.
Ottawa deems needle vending machines a success, a year after installation
Ottawa Public Health says its vending machines that dispense clean needles and pipes are a success, a year after their installation. Since their installation, citizens have used the units over 4,000 times. Between September, 2017 and October, 2018, approximately 6,000 needles and 5,900 stems were dispensed at the four units,…