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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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NDP at a Crossroads: Avi Lewis and Heather McPherson Emerge as Leadership Frontrunners

 

Then New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh addresses supporters accompanied by his wife Gurkiran Kaur at his campaign headquarters on election night in Burnaby, B.C., on Monday, April 28, 2025.


After Jagmeet Singh’s resignation, the federal New Democratic Party finds itself in a defining moment. Following a devastating 2025 election that reduced the party to just seven seats and stripped it of official party status, the NDP is now searching for a leader who can rebuild its base and restore its relevance in Canadian politics.

Two names have quickly risen to the top of the conversation: Avi Lewis and Heather McPherson.

  • Avi Lewis, a filmmaker, activist, and member of a storied NDP family, has officially launched his campaign. Known for his environmental advocacy and progressive vision, Lewis brings strong name recognition and organizational experience. However, his lack of parliamentary success may raise questions about his ability to unite the party’s grassroots.

  • Heather McPherson, the MP for Edmonton Strathcona, is seen as the party’s most secure federal voice. Even during the NDP’s electoral collapse, she held her seat, making her a symbol of resilience. McPherson has hinted at leadership ambitions, though she has acknowledged the challenge of strengthening her French to appeal nationally.

With the deadline for candidates set for January 2026, the race is expected to intensify. Whoever takes the helm will face the daunting task of reviving a fractured party, reconnecting with disillusioned voters, and charting a new course for Canada’s progressive movement.


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