Tag Archives: Health
No changes to Community Grant Policy in foreseeable future
La Ronge council doesn't appear to be interested in changing its Community Grant Policy. At a regular council meeting last week, a proposal from Men of the North was brought to the table to make a num...
Feb 21, 2024
Musical duo celebrate 10 years of sobriety, look to inspire and help others
Two brothers are making 'Braided Waves' by celebrating their 10 years of sobriety together and are looking for a fresh start. The duo, made up of Lawrence and Dwayne Brass based out of Saskatoon, bega...
Feb 20, 2024
Mental health minister says 'safer supply' drug concerns rooted in 'stigma and fear'
Canada's mental health and addictions minister believes fear and stigma are driving criticism of the government's decision to support prescribing pharmaceuticals to drug users to combat the country's ...
Feb 20, 2024
Mental health minister says 'safer supply' drug concerns rooted in 'stigma and fear'
OTTAWA - Canada's mental health and addictions minister believes fear and stigma are driving criticism of the government's decision to support prescribing pharmaceuticals to drug users to combat the c...
Feb 20, 2024
'No backup plan': Funding for HIV self-testing kits ending in March
Prossy Luzige often gets calls from people looking for HIV tests that they can do in the privacy of their own homes. The program co-ordinator at CAYR Community Connections in Ontario says the take-hom...
Feb 19, 2024
Eggs sold in Sask. recalled for possible salmonella contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced a recall of eggs sold in Saskatchewan. The eggs have been recalled due to a possible salmonella contamination. The eggs are as follows: Compliments La...
Feb 18, 2024
Eggs sold in Sask. recalled for possible salmonella contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced a recall of eggs sold in Saskatchewan.The eggs have been recalled due to a possible salmonella contamination.The eggs are as follows:Compliments Large...
Feb 18, 2024
'I need a house': Belleville's drug emergency lays bare toll of wider crisis
BELLEVILLE, ONT. - As snow accumulated on the streets around him, John Green wondered where he would find warmth for the night. The 48-year-old and his partner were among those huddling this week outs...
Feb 17, 2024
All children under 18 eligible for upcoming free eye exams
All children regardless of race are eligible for free exams during a two-day visit scheduled for March.That's according to Dr. Yasmin Jindani, the lead optometrist and national co-ordinator for Indige...
Feb 16, 2024
Former inmate says changes required within the correctional system to prevent future deaths
A woman who spent nearly two years on remand at Prince Albert's Pine Grove Correctional Centre, and who was present in the institution when two inmates suffered overdoses, said big changes are require...
Feb 16, 2024