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Canada

Toronto neighbourhood progressing, but residents worry bus stop shootings will revive stigma

For a Toronto community once notorious for crime and the influence of organized gangs, two shootings this month targeting innocent…

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Nova Scotia

Cape Breton food banks work to dispel stigma of needing help with groceries

Even though more people than ever are using food banks, staff running them in Cape Breton are worried that stigma is…

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Health

Clark’s Harbour clinic addresses barriers, stigma to accessing addictions and mental health help

Rex Stoddard knew his community needed something. Ever since a doctor who provided part-time service to Clark’s Harbour retired about…

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Health

Stigma of mental illness clouds MAID expansion, patient and psychiatrist say

WARNING: This story includes discussion of suicidal thoughts Canadians suffering from debilitating mental illness cannot yet legally qualify for medical…

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Nova Scotia

Stigma of criminal record ‘is massive,’ say advocates who want to reform pardon process

When Steven Deveau describes his frustration with the process to suspend a criminal record, he keeps coming back to two…

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Health

Loneliness is as bad for you as smoking, research shows. But the stigma stops people getting help

The Current20:35Loneliness as bad for you as smoking, says WHO Top health officials say loneliness is as bad for your…

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Halifax

N.S. homeless pet owners face stigma when often their pets eat better than they do

HALIFAX, N.S. — Just because a pet is sleeping rough with its owner doesn’t mean it’s suffering, said Nova Scotia…

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Health

Canadians take Ozempic, but the stigma around weight keeps them from talking about it

The current24:08Ozempic, stigma and culture of weight loss The shame and stigma associated with body size and obesity has crept…

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