Arthritis Society invests $4.82 million to further arthritis research in Canada TORONTO, Sept. 20, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Arthritis Society today announced that its 2016-17 funding commitment for arthritis research will be $4.82 million, spanning 23 projects across Canada....

Leading patient advocacy groups give recommendations to federal government task force on rules for medical cannabis as it examines legalization for recreational use TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Three leading Canadian patient advocacy groups, along with 14 signatories, today presented to the federal government's Task Force on the Legalization and...

HEALTH CANADA OPENS DOOR TO HOME-GROWN MEDICAL CANNABIS, BUT LEAVES KEY QUESTIONS UNANSWERED TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The new medical cannabis access regulations published today by Health Canada support recommendations previously made by The Arthritis Society, along with...

Erasing the pain: 2016 Walk to Fight Arthritis raises $1.1 million to fund research, education and support programs TORONTO, June 6, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly 30 communities across Canada took part in the 7th annual Walk to Fight Arthritis on Sunday, with thousands of people coming together in a show of...