5 h. ago Alberta refining licensing requirements for addiction treatment providers

New Alberta legislation moves away from a one-size-fits-all approach to define three types of bed-based addiction services, including withdrawal management and intensive treatment.

Economics

8 h. ago Bill 37: Alberta proposes licensing updates to mental health and addiction framework

Alberta is introducing new legislation that would make changes to licensing for mental health and addiction services, while giving the minister power to exempt certain people and providers from the framework. Mental Health and Addiction Minister Dan Williams tabled Bill 37 — the Mental Health Services Protection Amendment Act 2025 on Tuesday. The legislation proposes […]

Science

23 h. ago New Bipolar Disorder Study Shows that a Ketogenic Diet Leads to Mental and Physical Health Benefits

First-of-its-Kind European Pilot Study Shows Improvement in Mood, Energy, and Anxiety—Fueling Hope for a New Mental Health Treatment SAN MATEO, Calif. — Baszucki Group today announced a new pilot study on a ketogenic diet in bipolar disorder. “For the first time in years, I felt like my brain was finally running on the right […]

Events

31 h. ago Alberta cabinet minister denies allegations made by ousted AHS president

Mental Health and Addiction Minister Dan Williams says his concern over an investigation into AHS procurement stemmed from allegations of misspent public dollars, and not who was being investigated.

Politics

3 d. ago Varcoe: Two promising signs for Alberta's economy? 15 proposed data centres and billions raised by tech sector

'The Alberta economy is a door — and it's widening and more is spinning through it now'

Other

4 d. ago Carney’s budgeting proposal was a ‘disaster’ when Alberta tried it, economists say

'When you ditch consolidated spending figures... it makes it difficult to get a full financial picture,' said economist Trevor Tombe

Transport

5 d. ago Crombie says Ontario Liberals would provide OHIP coverage for mental health care

Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie says a Liberal government would cover mental health care under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan. She made the announcement in a speech today to the Canadian Club, telling the Bay Street audience that productivity is directly related to mental health in their companies’ workforces. Crombie has made health care a […]

Science

6 d. ago Szmul: Mental health resources, better schools for Ottawa West

The Citizen invited Ottawa candidates from the four major provincial parties to explain why you should vote for them on Feb. 27.

Society