Tag Archives: Health
Prince Edward Island second province to sign health-care funding deal with Ottawa
OTTAWA - Prince Edward Island signed a $94-million deal with the federal government to fund improvements to the province's health-care system. This makes P.E.I the second province to come to an agreem...
Dec 19, 2023
Quebec doctors say emergency room overcrowding is putting patient health at risk
MONTREAL - Overcrowding in Quebec hospitals is "out of control" and putting the lives of patients at risk, says a group representing chief doctors in the province's emergency departments. ER occupancy...
Dec 18, 2023
‘He’s a hero’: P.A. man uses CPR to save life of unconscious driver in Wal-Mart parking lot
At a time when people are looking for a Christmas miracle, one occurred Saturday afternoon in Prince Albert's Wal-Mart parking lot.Austin Baldwin is being hailed a hero, after rushing to the aid of a ...
Dec 17, 2023
Concern rises over number of Canadian seniors going lost or missing due to dementia
The number of older people reported missing in Canada is raising an alarm bell for advocates, who warn the problem will only get worse as the population ages and more people are diagnosed with dementi...
Dec 16, 2023
Death toll among B.C.'s homeless rising, hit 342 people last year: Coroner's report
VICTORIA - The number of homeless people dying on the streets of British Columbia is "staggering," say advocates who brace for reports of more deaths daily. More than 600 people experiencing homelessn...
Dec 14, 2023
A look at alcohol sales rules by province across the country
TORONTO - The Ontario government has announced sales of beer, wine, cider and ready-to-drink cocktails will be allowed in convenience stores and all grocery stores in Ontario by 2026. Here's how alcoh...
Dec 14, 2023
NDP and Liberals set new deadline for introduction of pharmacare bill
OTTAWA - The NDP and Liberals have agreed to a new March 1 deadline for the federal government to introduce pharmacare legislation in the House of Commons, as part of the parties' deal to keep the min...
Dec 14, 2023
Home cooking program seeks to provide skills, boost food security among Métis families
A new nine-week home cooking program offered by the Jim Brady Mtis Local 19 aims to provide skill development, as well as offset rising food costs.The program began on Monday and is called Let's Cook ...
Dec 13, 2023
P.A. man calls out Sask. healthcare system after wife dies from toe infection
A Prince Albert man believes an overwhelmed provincial healthcare system is to blame for his wife's death.Elaine Gassner passed away on Nov. 5 after spending nearly the last six months of her life in ...
Dec 13, 2023
Special meeting called in La Ronge to potentially extend NYE alcohol retail hours
A special meeting of town council will be held Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. in regards to extending liquor store hours in La Ronge on New Year's Day. A request from Lakeside Spirits to extend hours on Dec. 31 fr...
Dec 13, 2023