HIV

Nova Scotia

As HIV cases rise, N.S. politicians and advocates push for no-cost access to prevention meds

As a longtime harm reduction worker now working on a master’s degree in counselling psychology, Andrew Thomas has spent a lot…

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Health

HIV cases rising in Alberta, sparking need for broad outreach, experts say

Doctors and front-line workers are watching closely as HIV rates increase significantly in Alberta. An annual Alberta Health report reveals the…

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Nova Scotia

HIV testing kits now available at some N.S. public libraries

A Nova Scotia organization says more work is needed to prevent the spread of HIV. To do that, it is now…

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Health

An HIV patient is in remission after a unique stem cell transplant. Why it could be a path to a cure

A German HIV patient who is in remission following a stem cell transplant from a donor with genes that are…

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Health

Montreal HIV research network to tackle ‘explosion’ in STIs in new trials

A Montreal-based HIV/AIDS research network is expanding its scope in response to a dramatic rise in rates of some sexually…

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Health

3 women contract HIV after ‘vampire facial’ procedures at New Mexico spa

Three women who were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa are…

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Health

Toronto HIV advocate leaves behind legacy of empowerment

Ron Rosenes was an outspoken LGBTQ+ activist who challenged stigma around HIV/AIDS and advocated in support of marginalized communities.  He…

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Health

HIV support groups struggle for funding as transmission rates rise in Manitoba

As rates of HIV transmission grow exponentially across Manitoba, leaders of a newly launched treatment and prevention project hope to…

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Canada

Canada’s HIV immigration policy has been called outdated and discriminatory

When they found love in Mexico 10 years ago, one of the first things the Canadian man’s boyfriend confided to…

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