23 h. ago Rumsey: Teens suffer when school starts too early in the day

Later class-start times improve students’ academic performance, help our mental and physical health, and allow teens to have better sleep schedules.

Society

30 h. ago Driver in Pacific Coliseum crash had previous referral for psychosis

The man who crashed a car into the Pacific Coliseum during a Cirque Du Soleil performance earlier this year had been referred to a mental health team for psychosis last February.

Events

33 h. ago PSYENCE GROUP INC. Announces Offering of up to C$600,000 Non

TORONTO, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Psyence Group Inc. (CSE: PSYG) (“Psyence” or the “Company”), a life science biotechnology company pioneering the use of nature-derived psilocybin in mental health and wellbeing is pleased to announce an offering of a non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”) of up to 6,000,000 common shares of the Company (the […]

Economics

3 d. ago Social media use predicts future depression in tweens, new study shows

As American adolescents experience both declining mental health and rising exposure to social media, parents and researchers alike have tried to better understand the link between the two: Does social media fuel mental health struggles? Or are struggling kids more likely to turn to social media? A new study indicates a possible answer. When researchers […]

Other

6 d. ago Ontario resident opens up about getting to be a Jeopardy! Masters finalist

Juveria Zaheer has always loved to learn, so naturally, her go-to show to watch with her dad when she was little was Jeopardy!"He would try to teach me, like world flags and capitals, and he said, 'Maybe you can go on the show some day,'" she told us on Thursday.The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) clinician who hails from Whitby, Ontario, would go on to do just that.Last week, she ended her first Jeopardy! Masters run representing Canada as one of the top three finalists, following closely behind the winner, Yogesh Raut, with a final prize of $250,000."Over the last couple of years, one small step at a time, one tournament at a time, to be able to qualify and then to play was such an honour," she said.Taking the plunge and entering the Jeopardy! poolIt has certainly been a long time coming for Zaheer.While she enjoyed watching the trivia game show, the psychiatrist wasn't the first in the family to apply for...

Sport

6 d. ago Amid fan concern, Justin Bieber shares sweet photos of time with his son

Despite the drama and speculation into his mental health and marriage, Justin Bieber appears to be enjoying his life as a dad.

Sport

6 d. ago ‘Manitoba’s downtown’: Province launches safety initiative for Winnipeg’s city centre

The 16-week project, which launches Tuesday, will focus on crime prevention, community safety, mental health and addictions support, via the Downtown Community Safety Partnership.

Other

7 d. ago OCEU President Harry Goslin to Join WSIB Strike Picket Line in Windsor

WINDSOR, Ontario — Harry Goslin, President of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750), will join striking Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) workers on the picket line in Windsor on Friday, June 13, in a show of solidarity as the province-wide strike marks its third week. Goslin will visit workers on the line at […]

Other

8 d. ago OCEU President Harry Goslin to Join WSIB Strike Picket Line in London

LONDON, Ontario — Harry Goslin, President of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750), will join striking Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) workers on the picket line in London on Thursday, June 12, in a show of solidarity as the historic province-wide strike enters its fourth week. Goslin will visit workers on the line […]

Other

1 week ago N.B. mother says daughter ‘devastated,’ left in limbo over school counselling plan

A Moncton mother is speaking out about changes coming to how kids receive mental health counselling in anglophone schools.

Society

1 week ago Police investigating after vehicle crashes into Cirque du Soleil arena in Vancouver

They say a 30-year-old Vancouver man has been arrested under the Mental Health Act and the crash does not appear to be an act of terrorism

Economics

2 w. ago Rocket Doctor, a Treatment.com AI company, Joins Larta Institute’s 2025 Heal.LA Accelerator Cohort to Expand Access to Virtual Care

Selection aims to accelerate Rocket Doctor’s mission to deliver accessible, tech-enabled care to underserved communities. One of 15 companies selected across critical areas including chronic disease, women’s health, and mental health. Program provides mentorship, regulatory guidance, and funding access to help scale solutions that improve care access and equity. Rocket Doctor will leverage the program […]

Economics

2 w. ago Province officially opens involuntary treatment beds on grounds of Alouette correctional facility

The new facility at Alouette Correctional will not serve those already within the jail but rather be used to care for patients admitted under the Mental Health Act.

Economics

2 w. ago B.C. officially opens involuntary treatment beds on grounds of Alouette correctional facility

The new facility at Alouette Correctional will not serve those already within the jail but rather be used to care for patients admitted under the Mental Health Act.

Economics

2 w. ago Involuntary treatment facility in Maple Ridge, B.C. could take 1st patients this month

The Alouette Homes in Maple Ridge is equipped with 18 beds and will take patients with 'severe and persistent mental-health disorders, often combined with other challenges.'

Economics

2 w. ago Health minister won’t intervene on forcing addictions treatment

The Canadian Mental Health Association in British Columbia said existing evidence shows that forcing people into treatment actually increases risks.

Politics

2 w. ago West Edmonton Primary Care Network clinic opening at Kickstand Edmonton youth hub

EDMONTON, Alberta, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kickstand Edmonton, operated by YMCA of Northern Alberta is a free youth services site in West Edmonton Mall, offering mental health counselling, Indigenous wellness, life skills training and more to young people ages 11–25. June 4, 2025 will be the official opening of the West Edmonton Primary […]

Politics

2 w. ago Study links preteen physical activity with better mental health later

At age 11, daily physical activity was associated with a 12 percent lower risk of a psychiatric diagnosis at age 18 for every hour of activity recorded, according to research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The study examined data from over 16,000 children born between 1997 and 1999 in Sweden whose families […]

Science

2 w. ago Both men who escaped Alberta Hospital Edmonton now in custody

Edmonton police have arrested the second of two men who escaped from an Edmonton mental health facility. City police issued warrants earlier this week for the men who escaped from custody at Alberta Hospital Edmonton, 17480 Fort Road, and were considered to be unlawfully at large. Justin Somers, 39, was arrested by Fort Saskatchewan RCMP […]

Science

3 w. ago One Alberta Hospital escapee arrested, another still at large and considered dangerous: EPS

Edmonton police have arrested one of two men who escaped from an Edmonton mental health facility earlier this week, while the second is still at large and considered dangerous. The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) issued warrants for two men who escaped from custody at Alberta Hospital Edmonton and are considered to be unlawfully at large, […]

Events