Tag Archives: Health
Former senior judges to have last word on disclosure of sensitive laboratory records
OTTAWA - Three former senior judges will have the final say on the public disclosure of documents related to the firing of two scientists from Canada's highest-security laboratory. The Liberal governm...
May 17, 2023
Hundreds join LLRIB Wellness Challenge
There are more than 500 people participating in the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Wellness Challenge. The challenge, which began May 8 and ends June 4, is being run online by Divergent Wellness own...
May 16, 2023
Tuberculosis outbreak declared in third Nunavut hamlet
NAUJAAT, Nunavut - Nunavut's Department of Health has declared a tuberculosis outbreak in a third community. The department says there are six cases of active tuberculosis and 10 cases of latent tuber...
May 16, 2023
Quebec avian flu cases higher than expected as bird deaths near 1 million: expert
MONTREAL - Poultry farmers in Quebec are grappling with a series of outbreaks of deadly avian flu, as the number of birds that have died or been euthanized due to the disease since early last year nea...
May 14, 2023
‘On Air for Healthcare’ radiothon a huge success
It's a wrap! The eighth annual Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's 'On Air for Healthcare' radiothon fundraiser has finished with a total of $443,219 donated for this year's campaign. CJNB, ...
May 12, 2023
A great day for giving for the ‘On Air for Healthcare’ radiothon
UPDATE: As of 3 p.m., the fundraising total for 'On Air for Healthcare' is $145,451. To donate, drop by the Battlefords Union Hospital lobby today, call 306-446-6652, click here to donate online, or t...
May 12, 2023
BC Hydro predicting record-breaking power usage as heat descends on the province
BC Hydro is expecting potentially record-breaking demand on the power system as British Columbia and Alberta enter what's forecast to be a blistering heat wave. The company said if Monday's forecast h...
May 12, 2023
Special day for giving for the 'On Air for Healthcare' radiothon
To donate, drop by the Battlefords Union Hospital lobby today, call 306-446-6652, click here to donate online, or text "Donate" to 306-805-1829 and follow the link.Don't forget to give!It's time for t...
May 12, 2023
President of SMA speaks with physicians during visit in P.A.
Delivering the best primary care to residents was one of many topics discussed by the President of the Saskatchewan Medical Association in Prince Albert.Dr. Annette Epp was in the city on Wednesday ni...
May 11, 2023
'Chaotic' down south, concern up north as U.S. ends COVID border, immigration rules
WASHINGTON - The imminent overnight end of the COVID-19 public health emergency felt more like a crisis than cause for celebration Thursday as Homeland Security agents and officials braced for an onsl...
May 11, 2023