Tag Archives: Health
Singh tells Conservatives to back off as House prepares for first pharmacare vote
OTTAWA - The Liberals and the New Democrats full-throatedly pledged to stop the Conservatives from blocking their pharmacare legislation in the House of Commons on Monday - even though the two parties...
May 06, 2024
Scientists, clinicians across Canada preparing for future pandemic threats
Nearly $574 million will be doled out to researchers across the country for projects aimed at ramping up Canada's preparedness for future health emergencies, including the next pandemic, the federal g...
May 06, 2024
More seats added to Sask Polytech health worker program
An extra 72 seats will be added to the Continue Care Assistant program at three Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses, including Prince Albert. The new seats will be available starting in September, accor...
May 06, 2024
Health officials say Lyme Disease risk is low but urge caution as tick season approaches
Tis the season for hitting the great outdoors but don't forget there could be something else lurking in those forests. Ticks! They're tiny, creepy, and crawly and some can carry a risk of certain illn...
May 06, 2024
B.C. man wants homes for thousands of books he soon won't be able to read
VANCOUVER - In the 10 years since John William started to lose his vision, he's been finding new ways to enjoy his vast personal library. Right now, that involves glasses and a magnifying glass with b...
May 05, 2024
Landlords Association says funding increase for social assistance clients not enough
The CEO of the Saskatchewan Landlords Associations says a bump in pay for people living on social assistance, does not address the bigger problems at hand. Cameron Chouette is responding to a change t...
May 02, 2024
Older adults' brains 'rewarded' by music they don't even like, B.C. researcher finds
BURNABY, B.C. - The brains of older adults feel a sense of reward when listening to music, even if it's a song they don't particularly like, a researcher at British Columbia's Simon Fraser University ...
May 02, 2024
Compassion and kindness focus of Battlefords' Mental Health Week
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Battlefords Branch is getting ready to host a number of exciting events to celebrate Mental Health Week in the Battlefords.Running May 6 to 12, the event ...
May 02, 2024
'Cruel and mean-spirited': NDP calls out government on paid parking for cancer patients
The story of a Prince Albert man frustrated that hospitals no longer offer free parking for cancer patients has made its way to the provincial legislature. Last month, paNOW, spoke with Prince Albert ...
May 02, 2024
Sask. Gov’t firm on drug decriminalization, safe supply stance
Saskatchewan's government appears firm in its position to steer clear of implementing a safe drug supply or decriminalization as members watch B.C.'s drug policies unfold. "I know the members opposite...
May 02, 2024