AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLong COVID Research: A new CAMH-led study links long COVID symptoms to damage in the brain’s dopamine system, using PET scans to show reduced dopamine neuron markers in people with long COVID. Heat & Air Quality: Environment Canada and provincial health groups are issuing heat warnings and reminders to watch for heat exhaustion, while wildfire smoke is also driving air-quality alerts tied to PM2.5. Infectious Disease Watch: Health officials continue investigating a fast-growing cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S., with investigators increasingly pointing to lettuce and other salad greens as a likely source. Northern Food Costs: Aluki Kotierk’s Nutrition North review says “all items” in eligible communities should be subsidized to better match southern grocery prices. Community Mental Health Leadership: CMHA York Region and South Simcoe appoints Andrew Chung as its new CEO as demand for community mental health and addictions services rises. Indigenous Tourism: Travel Alberta highlights Indigenous-led tourism partnerships as a growth strategy for Wood Buffalo’s visitor economy. Major Project Approvals: The AFN national chief warns federal fast-tracking of major projects would undermine First Nations rights and Crown obligations. Public Safety Incident: One person died after a vehicle hit an Edmonton apartment building and ignited a fireball, with police investigating the cause.
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