Tag Archives: Health
Fresh D.C. breeze eases atmospheric angst as Canadian smoke chokes U.S. capital
WASHINGTON - A fiery orange sun rose over the iconic landmarks of Washington, D.C., before all but vanishing into a grey Canadian haze Thursday as wildfire smoke from Ontario and Quebec arrived in ear...
Jun 08, 2023
Federal Liberals want to make hybrid work permanent for members of Parliament
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals want to make virtual participation in the House of Commons a permanent option for members of Parliament and they are vowing to make sure that happens before any can go ho...
Jun 08, 2023
Supreme Court of Canada won't hear unvaccinated woman's case for organ donation
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hearthe appeal of an Alberta woman who was unwilling to be vaccinated in order to get a life-saving organ transplant. Annette Lewis was diagnosed with a t...
Jun 08, 2023
Documents reveal what happened inside the discord at Canada's drug-price regulator
OTTAWA - A letter from the federal health minister sparked discord and division at the agency tasked with regulating the price of patented drugs in Canada, internal emails show, culminating in an inde...
Jun 08, 2023
Wildfires still causing smoke problems in much of Canada, though weekend may improve
OTTAWA - Air pollution from wildfires remained well above healthy levels across much of southern and northern Ontario and several communities in British Columbia and Alberta on Thursday. There may be ...
Jun 08, 2023
Quebec expands law for doctor-assisted death, permits early requests for procedure
Quebec has adopted a new law that expands access to medical aid in dying and allows early requests for the procedure. The law adopted today permits people with a serious and incurable disease, such as...
Jun 07, 2023
Canadian smoke bathes U.S.; climate change 'only getting worse,' says White House
WASHINGTON - A hazy, acrid shroud lingered over some of America's largest cities Wednesday as Canadian wildfire smoke continued to drift south, touching off "code red" air quality alerts from Massachu...
Jun 07, 2023
Equine therapy offered in La Ronge this week
Instride Equine Therapy was in La Ronge the last two days offering mental health and wellness therapy.The company is operated by former National Hockey League player Rich Pilon and his business partne...
Jun 06, 2023
B.C. officials push back against safe supply critics and their 'polarizing rhetoric'
VICTORIA - British Columbia officials have sought to rebut claims that drugs prescribed through the province's safe supply program aimed at curbing overdoses are being re-sold to young people, helping...
Jun 05, 2023
Mother Nature provides challenge for city's homeless population
Whether it's the high humidity or a sudden flash spring storm, the city's homeless population faces an ongoing battle with Mother Nature.Resting in the shade of a tall building along First Avenue East...
Jun 05, 2023