AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoOpioid Trends: Canada saw a 23% drop in opioid-related drug deaths in 2025, with officials calling it “cautious optimism” while warning the illicit supply is still toxic and unpredictable. Public Safety in Care Settings: Twelve students were taken to hospital after an apparent electrical incident at B.C.’s Cultus Lake Waterpark; injuries were described as serious but non-life-threatening and RCMP are investigating. Food Safety Recall: Lactantia recalled UltraPūr 2% lactose-free dairy products due to vitamin A and D over-fortification, with CFIA investigating and urging consumers not to use affected cartons. Child Screen Time: A University of Alberta-led study links higher screen use in Western Canadian preschoolers to worse self-control and working memory, adding to concerns about early-life device exposure. Cancer Treatment Watch: The FDA expanded belzutifan (from UT Southwestern research) for earlier-stage kidney cancer in combination with immunotherapy, a sign of ongoing momentum in oncology options. Health at the World Cup: Canada’s World Cup health security effort is using a new operations center approach to track disease risks across host cities, including wastewater and hospital data. Climate & Disease Risk: B.C. experts warn climate change could boost mosquito generations and raise the chance of bites from disease-carrying insects.
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