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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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Budget 2025: Liberals Unveil Bold Spending Plan Amid Record Deficit

                The federal budget is seen available for distribution on tables in Ottawa, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.

The Liberal government’s 2025 federal budget lays out an ambitious roadmap that combines heavy new spending with significant cost-cutting measures, all while grappling with a ballooning deficit. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne presented the plan in Ottawa, calling it a blueprint for long-term growth and resilience in uncertain economic times.

Key Numbers at a Glance

  • $20.1 billion: Net new government spending for the 2025–26 fiscal year
  • $89.7 billion: Total new spending commitments over five years
  • $51.2 billion: Projected savings through spending reviews and cuts
  • $78.3 billion: This year’s deficit, more than double last year’s estimate
  • Up to 40,000: Public service positions slated for elimination over three years
  • 155,000: Student visas to be issued in 2026, down from 306,000 previously
  • 42.4%: Federal debt-to-GDP ratio

What It Means

The budget signals a shift toward investment-led growth, with billions earmarked for infrastructure, innovation, and productivity measures. At the same time, the government is tightening its belt by reducing the size of the public service and scaling back immigration targets. Economists note that while the plan could stimulate private-sector investment, the steep deficit and slower labour force growth may pose challenges.

The Bottom Line

Budget 2025 is both ambitious and controversial: it promises transformative investments but comes with a record-setting deficit and tough trade-offs. The coming months will test whether the Liberals can balance bold economic vision with fiscal discipline.


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