Tag Archives: Health
Vancouver family who lost son to fentanyl donates $20 million to new treatment model
VANCOUVER - Jill Diamond says when her brother Steven was struggling with substance addiction the system meant to support him was messy and filled with delays, disappointments and waitlists. After yea...
Jun 12, 2023
‘It’s going to reduce cancer:’ Analyst praises warnings on cigarettes
Cigarettes are getting a new look that's aimed at reducing smoking.Health Canada is now requiring manufacturers to add warning labels to individual cigarettes in addition to existing warnings on packa...
Jun 11, 2023
SHA searching for lab samples missing from P.A.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is looking for lab samples from Prince Albert they say were stolen. On June 7, a third party courier vehicle containing the samples was stolen. While police lat...
Jun 11, 2023
Wildfires are fuelling eco-anxiety but taking climate action can help, experts say
When Jennifer Austin woke up on Tuesday morning, her Ottawa home smelled like smoke, even though all the windows were closed. "I felt like a little bit under siege," she said. "It was a bit of a battl...
Jun 10, 2023
National Farmers Union worried wildfires could cause food crisis
A national organization believes there could be a major food crisis if this year's wildfire season becomes the new norm moving forward.The National Farmers Union (NFU) is concerned that these blazes, ...
Jun 09, 2023
National Farmers Union worried wildfires could cause food crisis
A national organization believes there could be a major food crisis if this year's wildfire season becomes the new norm moving forward. The National Farmers Union (NFU) is concerned that these blazes,...
Jun 09, 2023
Sask NDP leader Carla Beck visits Meadow Lake area
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck is in the northwest region this week in an effort to connect with people across the province. Beck and Municipal Affairs Critic Erika Ritchie stopped in Meadow Lake ...
Jun 09, 2023
Happy to help Canada, but U.S. wildfire season is rapidly approaching, officials warn
WASHINGTON - The United States is happy to help Canada beat back the fearsome start of its wildfire season, officials say - but they are keeping one eye on the calendar, worried about when those resou...
Jun 09, 2023
Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada
Smoke and flames continue to engulf much of Canada with poor air quality in parts of Ontario and Quebec and the same blanketing much of the west. Here's a look at developments Friday: Poor air quality...
Jun 09, 2023
Renewal stickers coming for Saskatchewan health cards
Renewal stickers for Saskatchewan health cards are to be mailed out in the fall, so eHealth Saskatchewan is urging people to update their private information now.The current cards are to expire on Dec...
Jun 09, 2023