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iRun Saratoga will host its inaugural 13.1‑mile half‑marathon on September 20, 2026, starting at Congress Park and looping past the casino and State Park. The race is intended to promote health, fitness, and community participation in Saratoga Springs.
Ballston Spa Central School District will offer adult fitness classes at its facilities during the 2026‑2027 school year, aiming to promote health and community engagement without requiring prior experience.
Local fitness instructors are offering a free Pilates class at Downtown Wildwood Plaza on August 27, 2026, as part of a summer series of free activities designed to promote health and wellness for residents and visitors.
Ballston Spa Central School District will launch adult fitness classes for the 2026-2027 school year, offering experience‑free workouts to promote health and community engagement among local residents.
Hannaford dietitian Kathy Sirianni-Blood appeared on News10's Women’s Health Wednesday in August 2026, offering families practical tips for affordable, nutritious back-to-school meals.
A Quebec municipality began a dementia‑friendly training program for local merchants, municipal staff and emergency responders on August 23, 2026, aiming to ease daily interactions for residents with dementia. The effort reflects a national focus on supporting the growing number of seniors affected by the condition.
On August 21, 2026, Santé Québec bought land for $30 million to build a new Maisonneuve‑Rosemont Hospital in Montreal, advancing the province’s plan to expand health services.
Santé Québec bought a Montreal parcel for $30 million to serve as the site of the planned Maisonneuve‑Rosemont Hospital, advancing the province’s health‑care expansion in the area.
Polytechnique Montréal’s laboratory is leading a six‑year, federally funded program to develop vaccines, diagnostics, and response protocols, aiming to improve Canada’s readiness for future pandemics after gaps exposed by COVID‑19.
CalOptima Health is spending $4.3 million to add four new cities to Orange County's street‑medicine program, expanding mobile health services for unhoused residents.
Fergus Farrell, who recovered from a 2018 spinal injury after a year in a wheelchair, begins a nearly 3,000‑mile coast‑to‑coast walk today by crossing the Brooklyn Bridge, marking a major physical and spiritual milestone.
A British Columbia family is traveling to Montreal to seek an experimental treatment for their three‑year‑old son's rare genetic disease, reflecting the national effort to develop therapies for conditions affecting few patients.
Quebec opposition parties have accused the CAQ of mismanaging a health‑IT project after its budget rose 230 percent, calling for a review of the digital transformation overseen by Santé Québec.
Quebec will not add new e‑scooter regulations despite health professionals reporting a rise in serious child injuries. Officials say existing rules suffice while monitoring safety trends.
A Quebec City couple risks a $20,000 birth bill because work‑permit renewal delays could suspend their health coverage before their second child is born. The case highlights how immigration paperwork directly affects access to publicly funded health services in Quebec.
SickKids doctors report a dramatic rise in serious e‑scooter injuries among Toronto children, with many cases needing surgery, intensive care or rehabilitation.
Petal has sued Quebec’s health agency, Santé Québec, alleging it copied the company’s software and is seeking $150 million in damages. The lawsuit, filed in Montreal on July 30, 2026, underscores a dispute over intellectual‑property rights between a private developer and a public health authority.
Saratoga Regional Health Center officially opened on July 27, 2026 with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony at 612 Maple Avenue, featuring local officials and health leaders. The multi‑specialty campus aims to broaden health services for the community.
Quebec's health ministry has asked for an independent investigation into the March 2026 deaths of three youths at the Prévost rehabilitation centre, part of the Batshaw network, to determine the cause and address any systemic issues.
Quebec Health Ministry and Batshaw Youth and Family Centres have requested an independent investigation into the deaths of three minors under Batshaw’s care in Montreal, aiming to determine the circumstances and assess existing safeguards.
