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Oct 20, 2025, 08:30 ET Canadians with Down Syndrome Are Living Longer Than Ever, But Healthcare Systems Haven't Kept Up

As life expectancy rises, the Canadian Down Syndrome Society launches "We Deserve Care" to raise awareness, funding, and action toward a nationally accredited healthcare training course on the needs of aging adults with Down syndrome. TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2025 /CNW/ - In 1950, only 1% of Canadians with Down syndrome lived to 40. Today, more than 30% are over 40 and thriving. Most healthcare systems...

Oct 20, 2025, 06:05 ET SOGC Statement: Health Misinformation is a Form of Violence Against Women

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 20, 2025 /CNW/ - When women receive false or misleading information about their health, it is not simply an inconvenience – it can have dire consequences. If women are influenced by...

Oct 16, 2025, 00:15 ET School Meals Save Lives and Strengthen Communities

On World Food Day, Education Cannot Wait calls for increased investment in school feeding programmes worldwide. NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2025 /CNW/ -- Globally, 673 million people live in hunger today and,...

Oct 15, 2025, 11:22 ET Pacific Blue Cross donates to Groundbreaking Menopause + Midlife Health Program

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 15, 2025 /CNW/ - BC Women's Health Foundation is proud to announce a $300,000 donation through a three-year commitment from Pacific Blue Cross, to support the newly established...

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Oct 23, 2025, 16:25 ET BMO First North American Bank to Issue Labelled Indigenous Bond in Support of Indigenous-Owned Businesses and Indigenous Communities

Oct 23, 2025, 13:14 ET Strengthening Care: Canada's Pediatric Palliative Care Alliance Launches New Bilingual Resource Hub to Expand Access and Drive Collaboration

Strengthening Care: Canada's Pediatric Palliative Care Alliance Launches New Bilingual Resource Hub to Expand Access and Drive Collaboration

Oct 23, 2025, 11:10 ET Media Advisory - Minister Olszewski to highlight federal support for Black entrepreneurship across the Prairie provinces

Media Advisory - Minister Olszewski to highlight federal support for Black entrepreneurship across the Prairie provinces

Oct 23, 2025, 10:28 ET Government of Canada funds accessibility infrastructure projects to make more Canadian workplaces and community spaces accessible

Oct 23, 2025, 10:01 ET A unique experience for families: Autism Aviation Day at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport

A unique experience for families: Autism Aviation Day at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport

Oct 23, 2025, 10:00 ET B.C.'s financial leaders to unlock economic potential of women entrepreneurs

B.C.'s financial leaders to unlock economic potential of women entrepreneurs

Oct 23, 2025, 06:00 ET Media Advisory - Minister Chartrand to announce funding for Indigenous-led forestry projects

Oct 22, 2025, 13:25 ET Government of Canada recognizes 11 new designations of national historic significance

Oct 22, 2025, 12:50 ET Improving mental health of Black Canadians

Oct 22, 2025, 12:00 ET Public Service Announcement - Veterans Affairs Canada staff available to provide in-person services in Yellowknife

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