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Medical Breakthrough: Low-Cost Antidepressant Found to Combat Long COVID Fatigue

Researchers find that the low-cost antidepressant fluvoxamine significantly reduces fatigue in long COVID patients, offering a major breakthrough for millions.

Health3 months ago

New Meta-Analysis Identifies Key Risk Factors for Childhood Food Allergies

A meta-analysis of 190 studies in JAMA Pediatrics identifies 38 risk factors for childhood food allergies, including eczema and late peanut introduction.

Canada News3 months ago

Ontario Defunds Seven Supervised Consumption Sites in Major Shift Toward Abstinence-Based Care

Ontario cuts funding for seven supervised consumption sites, shifting $550M to abstinence-based HART hubs. Health experts warn of rising overdose risks.

BC NEWS3 months ago

Suspended Physician David Edward-Ooi Poon Faces 28 New Criminal Charges Including Sexual Offences Against Minors

Suspended doctor David Edward-Ooi Poon faces 71 total charges, including new allegations of sexual assault and crimes against minors across three provinces.

Medical Breakthrough: Low-Cost Antidepressant Found to Combat Long COVID Fatigue

New Meta-Analysis Identifies Key Risk Factors for Childhood Food Allergies

Ontario Defunds Seven Supervised Consumption Sites in Major Shift Toward Abstinence-Based Care

Suspended Physician David Edward-Ooi Poon Faces 28 New Criminal Charges Including Sexual Offences Against Minors

Vancouver Canucks Appoint Manny Malhotra as Head Coach Amid Massive Front Office Overhaul

Canada-U.S. Trade Tension Escalates as Trump Renews ’51st State’ Rhetoric

Ottawa Unveils $10 Billion Infrastructure Windfall for Quebec Transit and Health Care

Actor Nick Pasqual Sentenced to 32 Years to Life Following Brutal Stabbing of Former Partner

Invasive Mosquitoes Carrying Brain-Swelling Virus Detected in B.C. Sea-to-Sky Region

Canada Secures Decisive 2-0 Victory Over Uzbekistan as World Cup Fever Hits Edmonton

Opinion: John Rustad Has to Go

B.C. Supreme Court Grants Cowichan Tribes Title to Historic Richmond Lands and Fishing Rights

Vancouver Canucks Gear Up for a Make-or-Break 2025–26 Season

Kamloops Blazers Announce Off-Season Changes Ahead of 2025–26 Season

BC Ferries Sparks Outcry Over Contract with Chinese Shipyard

A Taste of Autumn: Fall Okanagan Wine Festival 2025