Drug Policy Impact: A new CMAJ study finds BC’s 2023 drug decriminalization cut police encounters for drug possession, with no clear change in drug-toxicity deaths or drug-related hospitalizations, while later partial recriminalization didn’t show detectable health shifts. Obesity Care Standards: The Endocrine Society says obesity treatment success should be measured by broader health gains (heart, metabolic, liver, sleep, mental and physical), not weight loss alone, and calls for more research on long-term use of newer drugs. MAiD Safeguards Under Scrutiny: A commentary argues Canada’s MAiD safeguards are cracking after thousands of cases and oversight concerns, warning against expansion without stronger protections. Public Health & Safety Tech: A CO alarm company pitch highlights carbon monoxide as a “silent killer” and pushes for smarter residential detection across Canada and the U.S. Indigenous Health & Environment: A prayer walk on San Juan Island focused on protecting and restoring the Salish Sea, linking spiritual renewal with action against oil tanker traffic. Health System Pressure: A piece on homelessness describes rising chronic homelessness and higher mortality risk, calling for urgent public health attention. Digital Health/AI: An AI firm, RunI Enterprises, says it’s joined OpenAI’s Select Partner network to help enterprises scale responsible AI.