Tag Archives: Health

Quebec 'ready to use' notwithstanding clause to force doctors to practise in province
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Franois Legault says his government is prepared to use the notwithstanding clause to force doctors trained in Quebec universities to begin their careers in the province's pub...
Nov 06, 2024

Update: Over $1 million raised during Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital radiothon
Editor's note: This story was updated at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday to include the total amount of funds raised and comment from the JPCH Foundation.Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH) Radiothon prese...
Nov 06, 2024

Hudson Bay implements virtual physician program
The Hudson Bay Health Care Facility has implemented the virtual physician program.The Saskatchewan Health Authority said in a news release the program helps provide residents of Hudson Bay and area wi...
Nov 05, 2024

Typhoid exposure at Martensville pizza restaurant
Editor's note: This story was edited on Nov. 18 to make it clear that this was a typhoid 'exposure.'The public in Martensville is being encouraged to watch for any symptoms of Typhoid fever. The Saska...
Nov 05, 2024

Happening now: Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Radiothon
Sudden numbness in his nose and unexplained hand spasms didn't initially raise concerns for Cole Smith. He was an active 15-year-old from Shellbrook living a typical teenage life and enjoying time on ...
Nov 05, 2024

Happening now: Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Radiothon
Sudden numbness in his nose and unexplained hand spasms didn't initially raise concerns for Cole Smith. He was an active 15-year-old from Shellbrook living a typical teenage life and enjoying time on ...
Nov 05, 2024

Peter Nygard's lawyers ask court to review decision to deny him bail pending appeal
TORONTO - Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard's legal team has asked an Ontario court to review a decision to deny him bail as he appeals his sexual assault convictions and sentence. Nygard's lawyers ar...
Nov 05, 2024

Melfort Senior Public Health Inspector receives recognition
A Senior Public Health Inspector from Melfort has won a prestigious award. Ryan Philipation was recently awarded the Life Membership Award at the National Annual Education Conference for members of th...
Nov 04, 2024

Conservatives are trying to loosen regulations on natural health products
OTTAWA - A Conservative MP wants Parliament to undo changes made by the Liberals last year that brought natural health products under the same regulations as pharmaceuticals. The new rules mean Health...
Nov 04, 2024

Quebec plans to force new doctors to stay in the province and work in public system
MONTREAL - The Quebec government is planning to force new doctors trained in the province to work in Quebec's public health-care system for the first few years of their practice, in a bid to slow the ...
Nov 04, 2024