Opioid-related deaths linked to fentanyl have more than doubled in Canada over the last five years. British Columbia has been one the hardest-hit regions, with deaths spiking during the Pandemic, and has asked for federal permission to decriminalize drugs. The government is … [Read more...] about British Columbia decriminalizes small amounts of drugs to reduce deaths
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Canadian doctors are now prescribing patients “time in nature”
Here at The Optimist Daily, we’ve shared countless stories on the benefits of spending time in nature on many levels—emotionally, physically, and mentally. Well, health care providers in four Canadian provinces (British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario) are taking … [Read more...] about Canadian doctors are now prescribing patients “time in nature”
Bid dry itchy eyes goodbye with regular exercise
There are plenty of reasons to practice regular exercise, but in case you’re still not convinced, scientists at the University of Waterloo in Canada have discovered one more: ocular health. The new study focuses on what’s known as tear film, the protective layer that stops … [Read more...] about Bid dry itchy eyes goodbye with regular exercise
Canada fast-tracks bill to ban conversion therapy
A bill that would ban the practice of conversion therapy in Canada has been unanimously adopted by the House of Commons, fast tracking it for approval by the Senate. Bill C-4 bans the practice of conversion therapy, which is a harmful attempt to change an individual’s sexual … [Read more...] about Canada fast-tracks bill to ban conversion therapy
How these 3 apps are tackling food waste in Canada
Anyone who works in the restaurant, catering, or supermarket industry will know that food waste is a gigantic problem. Too often, day-old baked goods and food items that have sat on the shelves beyond their expiry date are disposed of and end up in the trash. According to this … [Read more...] about How these 3 apps are tackling food waste in Canada