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Bishop Brigante with family, supporters and a provincial politician at Queen’s Park during his colon cancer screening awareness campaign in Ontario

News & Press Releases

Bishop Brigante’s Fight Helped Change Ontario Screening Rules

TLDR: Ontario is lowering the colorectal cancer screening age following a major awareness campaign led by the late Bishop Brigante during his battle with...

@HipHopCanadaMay 21, 2026

Vancouver artist Terell Safadi, currently promoting his new single One Last Ride.

Music

Vancouver’s Terell Safadi Releases “One Last Ride” for Stepfather

Vancouver artist Terell Safadi has never shied away from emotion, but his new single “One Last Ride” pushes into deeply personal territory. The CMW...

DJ BluetecApril 6, 2026

Promotional image for the HBO Max series The Pitt.

The World

HBO’s The Pitt Shows the Chaos of Hospital Cyberattacks

HBO Max’s enormously popular television series “The Pitt” is receiving plaudits for its realistic depiction of the trials and tribulations of health care in...

The ConversationMarch 20, 2026

Digital illustration of a Black male youth in a hospital emergency room, clutching his stomach in pain, with a faint cannabis leaf in the background representing cannabis hyperemesis syndrome.

The World

Why Cannabis Is Sending More Teens to the ER

TLDR: More Canadian youth are landing in ERs with vomiting from cannabis use — a dangerous condition called cannabis hyperemesis syndrome. As cannabis use...

The ConversationAugust 28, 2025

Split illustration comparing whole-food proteins and supplements to highlight protein health benefits, in a clean editorial style.

The World

Protein Health Benefits: The Hype vs. Hard Truths

Protein is having its moment: From grocery store shelves to Instagram feeds, high-protein foods are everywhere. Food labels shout their protein content in bold,...

The ConversationAugust 20, 2025

A collage of clip art images representing the microdosing of mushrooms.

The World

Microdosing Mushrooms: The Risks Behind the Growing Trend

Imagine you purchase a bag of gummies labeled nootropic – a term used to describe substances that claim to enhance mental ability and function,...

The ConversationAugust 18, 2025

Illustration of a young Black man at a bus stop at dawn, symbolizing prison mental health struggles and reintegration faced by many Black men.

The World

How Prison Affects Black Men’s Mental Health Long After They’ve Been Released

Mike returned home to Philadelphia after a 15-year prison sentence and suffered an emotional breakdown. “I just couldn’t stop crying … I don’t know....

The ConversationJuly 20, 2025

Person resting in shade under intense summer sun during a heat wave.

The World

Staying Safe During Heat Waves and Heat Stroke Warning Signs

TLDR: Heat wave safety starts with knowing how to stay cool and spot the signs of heat stroke before it becomes life-threatening. Summer is...

The ConversationJuly 8, 2025

Climate protest illustration with bold 'BOLD, EQUITABLE CLIMATE ACTION' headline showing leaders and protester, referencing G7 2025 climate health issues.

The World

The World Needs Bold, Equitable Climate Action at the 2025 G7 Summit

TLDR: G7 2025 Climate Action must prioritize health equity. The Science 7 is calling for bold, global collaboration to protect lives, economies, and the...

The ConversationJune 13, 2025

A group of very large mushrooms, an example of psychedelic capitalism.

The World

The Rise of Psychedelic Capitalism: Work Harder and Be Happy About It?

TLDR: Psychedelic Capitalism is reshaping drug reform—privatizing ancient knowledge and pushing a pill-only model that benefits elites, not communities. Once stigmatized and outlawed, psychedelics...

The ConversationMay 21, 2025