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Nerve Block Therapy Offers Hope for Migraine Sufferers

                           Calgary neurologist Dr. Serena Orr injecting a patient to help treat migraines.  Researchers in Calgary are spotlighting a promising treatment for people living with severe migraines: occipital nerve blocks . This approach involves injecting a small amount of anesthetic near the occipital nerves at the back of the head, which can interrupt pain signals and provide rapid relief. Neurologist Dr. Serena Orr of the University of Calgary has been at the forefront of this research, recommending updates to the American Headache Society’s guidelines for emergency departments. The new recommendations encourage doctors to consider nerve blocks as a frontline option for patients arriving with debilitating migraine attacks. Patients who have received the treatment report significant improvement. Some describe it as the first time they’ve been able to escape the crushing pain, nausea,...
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Canada Post's Final Offer: A Pivotal Moment in Labour Negotiations

 

Canada Post has presented what it calls its final offer to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), as negotiations continue amid an ongoing overtime ban. The Crown corporation's proposal includes a signing bonus of up to $1,000, improved cost-of-living allowances, and an end to compulsory overtime. However, key sticking points remain, including the hiring of part-time staff for weekend deliveries.  

The union, representing 55,000 workers, had been in a strike position but opted for an overtime ban instead. Canada Post has reported a significant decline in parcel volumes—down 65% compared to last year—due to ongoing uncertainty.  

With losses exceeding $4 billion since 2018 and a $1-billion federal loan keeping the organization afloat, Canada Post faces critical questions about its future. As negotiations unfold, the outcome of these discussions could shape the trajectory of the postal service for years to come.

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