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Nathan Lieuwen NHL goalie in an ice rink with his gear on
Nathan Lieuwen grew up in Abbotsford with a singular passion: hockey. His talent in net carried him from the junior leagues to the NHL, where he played as a goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres. His trajectory was steep, promising, and built on years of dedication...
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World Osteopathic Healthcare Week 2026 logo on map on orange
The annual World Osteopathic Healthcare Week (WOHW), delivered by the Osteopathic International Alliance (OIA), is April 20-26. WOHW 2026 highlights the many different aspects of the work of the OIA, its networks, goals and aspirations.
 
The OIA strives to highlight the important contribution of osteopathic healthcare professionals in the delivery of safe and effective care and to address health challenges, such as the needs of an aging population, healthcare workforce shortages and society’s...
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British Columbia flag over BC parliamentary building
Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) prioritizes public protection, facilitates good governance. Beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the health professions and occupations act comes into effect, which will improve patient safety by increasing...
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Ostéopathie Québec logo and press release typed on electronic typewriter
Ostéopathie Québec welcomes an important step towards the regulation of the osteopathic profession. Montréal, March 25th, 2026 an announcement by the Minister responsible for the application of professional laws...
Tags: Regulation Osteopathy in Canada
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Italian flag with compass of success.
Italy has reached a major milestone in the evolution of osteopathic healthcare in December 2025. After years of professional advocacy and legislative work, osteopathy is now formally regulated as a healthcare profession...
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BC Proclamation Emblem from Osteo Declaration Apr2025
The Canadian provincial government of British Columbia formally recognizes the week of April 20 - 26, 2026 as Osteopathic Practitioners Week!
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AI in Osteopathy OsEAN 2026 10th Forum - human hand & robot hand 2nd finger pointing at each other
Over the past few years, AI has dramatically transformed many areas of business and education. It holds great potential to also influence osteopathic education and clinical practice — bringing both exciting possibilities and important challenges. The upcoming Open Forum 2026 marks a special milestone — the 10th edition of the “Open Forum for Osteopathic Education” conference.
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Green Light New Brunswick Osteopathy Regulation (public)
New Brunswick is the first Canadian province to regulate osteopathic practice. Legislation was passed on June 6, 2025, to officially recognize the profession...
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Osteo150 Letter US President Top Section
The President of the United States writes a letter celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Osteopathy.
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Celebrate Osteopathy Banner with OsteopathyBC
June 2024 marked 150 years since Dr. Andrew Taylor Still first ‘discovered’ Osteopathy. Since then, every Osteopath learns Dr. Still’s; philosophy early in their coursework, but few have likely reflected on the worldwide movement he pioneered a century and a half ago, and how the practice of Osteopathy developed in different ways across the globe. Dr. Still believed optimum health was achieved...
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