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Independent review ordered into Community Living B.C. after starvation death

The British Columbia Crown corporation responsible for overseeing the care of developmentally disabled individuals is taking steps to improve its…

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Health

‘SkinnyTok’ could promote starvation and disordered eating, experts warn

Social media platforms like TikTok can be a treasure trove of fitness, nutrition, and wellness tips. However, there is also…

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World

New study challenges narrative that Israel deliberately caused starvation in Gaza

A groundbreaking study has shed new light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, challenging the International Criminal Court’s (ICC)…

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Canada

Inquest into B.C. woman’s starvation death recommends better pay for front-line caregivers

The recent coroner’s inquest into the death of Florence Girard, a 54-year-old woman with Down syndrome, has concluded with a…

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Health

Caregiver in B.C. woman’s starvation death says she received little support from management

A caregiver who was convicted for her role in the starvation death of Florence Girard has spoken out about the…

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Canada

Meltdowns prevented doctor visits, caregiver tells inquest into disabled woman’s starvation death

The tragic death of B.C. woman Florence Girard in 2018 has brought to light the challenges faced by caregivers in…

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Canada

‘Sombre’ start to Ramadan as starvation in Gaza heavy on the hearts of Canadian Muslims

Muslims across the Toronto area welcomed the arrival of Ramadan this week, but many say this year is different as the…

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Health

He was desperate and near starvation. His wife drove him 1,000 km for the care that saved him

Labrador resident Scott Russell had been in such intense pain and near starvation — he had lost about 90 pounds, or…

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