AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoWorkplace Safety: British Columbia’s Cultus Lake Waterpark remains closed after an electrical incident sent 12 children (ages 12–13) to hospital with shock and burn injuries; Technical Safety BC says it found “electrical non-compliances” and WorkSafe BC/TSBC investigations continue. Space Health Research: Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and Western University are teaming up to study how radiation affects the human body over distance and time, using small “organ-on-chip” systems to support future Moon and Mars missions. Epilepsy + Sleep: A Canadian tertiary-clinic study links primary sleep disorders with higher risk scores for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, plus higher all-cause mortality and accident risk. Substance Use Monitoring: A Lakehead University review finds gaps in how cannabis products are tracked and labelled in Ontario, with inconsistent potency units and products missing from official systems. Flood Recovery Support: Saskatchewan launched an online portal for flood-affected residents, including mental health resources and recovery information. Clinical Care Innovation: Western University researchers are working on 3D-printed thumb arthritis splints to reduce reliance on in-person specialist hand-therapy visits. Pharma/Medtech Partnerships: DiaGen AI announced a collaboration and revenue-share agreement with Hadassah and Ariel University to develop AI-designed cancer-targeting peptides. Public Health Policy: Canada’s Combatting Hate Act (Bill C-9) passed with an amendment designating the noose as a prohibited hate symbol.
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