Tag Archives: Health
Liberals still support policies promised in deal with NDP, health minister says
TORONTO - The Liberal government will still work on policies it promised to pursue under its now-defunct deal with the NDP, Health Minister Mark Holland said Monday. A week ago, NDP Leader Jagmeet Sin...
Sep 09, 2024
Legault government heads into fall session after resignation of high-profile minister
MONTREAL - As the fall session of Quebec's legislature kicks off this week, Premier Franois Legault will have to fend off claims his government is past its best-before date, even as he works to shephe...
Sep 09, 2024
Canadian Medical Association calls for more tracking of health care funds
OTTAWA - The Canadian Medical Association says there should be better tracking of health care spending, following health care agreements the federal government has signed with the provinces and territ...
Sep 09, 2024
Quebec begins granting early requests for MAID without requested federal changes
MONTREAL - Quebecers who want to arrange a medically assisted death before their condition leaves them unable to grant consent can do so as of next month, the province announced Saturday as it unveile...
Sep 07, 2024
Operations suspended at Prince Albert youth treatment centre
The parking lot at the Valley Hill Youth Treatment Centre in Prince Albert is empty and a letter posted on the front door confirms operations have been temporarily suspended.The letter was typed by Me...
Sep 06, 2024
Hudson Bay's precautionary drinking water advisory to last into next week
The precautionary drinking water advisory in place in Hudson Bay will be sticking around a little while longer. The advisory was put in place Aug. 24 due to high turbidity levels. The town has issued ...
Sep 06, 2024
Involuntary mental health care must be 'dignified and humane,' B.C. premier says
VANCOUVER - People struggling with brain injuries, addictions and mental health issues need "dignified and humane" support services if they're committed against their will, and B.C. Premier David Eby ...
Sep 06, 2024
Many people at risk never got their 2nd mpox vaccine dose, public health agencies say
Public health agencies are encouraging people who received a first dose of mpox vaccine over the last two years to make sure they get a second dose. Many people at risk for mpox exposure got vaccinate...
Sep 06, 2024
Food to Learn raises over $72K for Sask food banks
This year's Food to Learn campaign raised over $72,000 for Saskatchewan food banks. In a press release from the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, over the summer months, the original goal had been $4...
Sep 05, 2024
Two rabid bats found northeast of Prince Albert
Routine testing on bats came up positive on two bats in the rural area northeast of Prince Albert recently. Dr. Peter Surkan of Park Range Veterinary Services said that it is not that unusual to find ...
Sep 05, 2024