Tag Archives: Health
Hundreds in Vancouver rally in sympathy with China COVID protests
VANCOUVER - Hundreds of people have rallied in Vancouver in sympathy with rare protests that are sweeping across China in response to the country's hardline zero-COVID lockdown policies. The protester...
Nov 28, 2022
Is Radon secretly hiding in your home?
It's an odourless, colourless chemical that may be in your home without you knowing it.Throughout November, Lung Saskatchewan has been raising awareness of the dangers of Radon during Radon Action Mon...
Nov 26, 2022
New SHA van provides needle exchange, medical services and naloxone
A new harm reduction van operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority is in operation as an effort to bring healthcare to people who might not be able to access it otherwise.Inside the van is addicti...
Nov 25, 2022
Shorebird Inn loses legal challenge over COVID violations
A Saskatchewan judge has upheld the province's public health orders that required restaurants to track patrons during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying it did not violate the charter rights ...
Nov 25, 2022
Quebec reverses policy and makes flu vaccine free for all residents
MONTREAL - Quebec is making the flu vaccine free for all residents this year. The shots had only been free for certain high-risk groups and for health-care workers. Health officials said today the gov...
Nov 25, 2022
1M units of imported kids' pain meds now hitting pharmacy shelves as flu rates spike
OTTAWA - Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the previously announced one million units of imported kids' pain relievers are starting to arrive on pharmacy shelves, while an additional 500,0...
Nov 25, 2022
Saulteaux First Nation youth advocate invited to participate in national TikTok program
An inspired young man from Saulteaux First Nation with a passion for creating positive change has been invited to take part in a TikTok program to create new Indigenous content. Keyhew Preston-Gopher,...
Nov 24, 2022
LLRIB members eligible for $300 COVID assistance cheque
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band announced Thursday all members 18 and older are eligible to receive a $300 COVID assistance cheque. The notice states the $300 cheques will begin to be distributed Dec. 1....
Nov 24, 2022
B.C. ready to cancel surgeries as respiratory cases flood overcrowded hospitals
VICTORIA - Plans to make room for patients with respiratory illnesses by cancelling surgeries are in place in British Columbia hospitals, says Health Minister Adrian Dix, as parents worry about long e...
Nov 24, 2022
Festival of Trees fundraiser for BUH Foundation launches Friday
People can start to get into the holiday spirit with the Festival of Trees fundraiser for the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation that kicks off Friday at the Western Development Museum (WDM) ...
Nov 24, 2022