Tag Archives: Health
Young advocate for reconciliation recognized with Queen's medal
An 11-year-girl who has done extensive work promoting reconciliation was one of over 100 people to receive a Queen's Jubilee medal in Prince Albert on Friday.And Laryn Constant received a standing ova...
Nov 18, 2022
'Warped stance on COVID': Fired Alberta Health Services board member calls out Smith
EDMONTON - A health system leader fired by Premier Danielle Smith has fired back in an open letter, saying her abusive, divisive attacks, blended with "warped" anti-science beliefs, make her a poor ex...
Nov 18, 2022
Students and staff at many northeast schools getting sick
It seems there are higher numbers of kids falling ill in smaller communities, as well as the province's larger cities. "We definitely notice in most of our communities that we have some high rates of ...
Nov 18, 2022
Foreign supply of children's pain meds set to hit Canadian shelves next week
A large supply of foreign-sourced children's fever and pain medication is expected to start showing up on retail shelves next week, but a pharmacy leader cautions it will likely only put a "small dent...
Nov 18, 2022
Visits may be impacted by COVID outbreak at Sask Pen.
In addition to announcing 10 inmates at the penitentiary in Prince Albert, the Correctional Service of Canada said that planned visits can be impacted. The 10 inmates that were announced as positive y...
Nov 18, 2022
Report uncovers signs of violence, negligence at two Montreal long-term care homes
MONTREAL - A government-commissioned report into the conditions at two privately owned long-term care homes in Montreal has revealed widespread mistreatment of residents at both facilities. Les Rsiden...
Nov 17, 2022
Senators pass Liberal dental benefit for kids, housing benefit for renters
OTTAWA - Senators have passed a bill that will allow low- and middle-income families to access government money to help care for their kids' dental care, starting as early as Dec. 1. The dental benefi...
Nov 17, 2022
'It really shook me': Calgary surgeon spearheads drive to send supplies to Ukraine
CALGARY - A cardiac surgeon in Calgary has spearheaded a move to send medical and surgical supplies to Ukraine after seeing a doctor there treat open-heart surgery patients in a bomb shelter. Dr. Paul...
Nov 17, 2022
Transport minister encourages masks on planes, Ontario says illnesses slowing down
Canada's transport minister says the federal government strongly encourages people to wear masks on planes and trains as regions across the country report increasing pressure on the health-care system...
Nov 17, 2022
Discovery Co-op to host 'Holiday Magic' fundraiser for CMHA
People will be able to support a good cause and get an early start on their Christmas shopping at the same time with this event. Discovery Co-op Ltd. has announced it will hold its "Holiday Magic" sho...
Nov 17, 2022