Tag Archives: Health
Quebec hospital may remove child's breathing tube despite parents' objection: court
MONTREAL - A Montreal children's hospital can permanently remove a breathing tube from a child who has been in a coma since June, despite his parents' objections, a Quebec Superior Court judge has rul...
Nov 03, 2022
New Inuit Research Network aims to support self-determination in research
OTTAWA - The federal government and an organization representing Inuit in Canada have announced $6.4 million in funding to establish an Inuit Research Network. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami said the funding...
Nov 03, 2022
An exclusive look into the construction of the Rose Garden Hospice
One of the biggest building projects in Prince Albert is coming together, and those behind the feat can't believe the progress that has been made.The Rose Garden Hospice is still under construction, w...
Nov 03, 2022
Inmate abused prescribed medication, says witness at inquest
CONTENT WARNING: The following story contains graphic depictions of self-harm and suicide.Why an inmate with a storied history of self-harm was transferred back to Saskatchewan Penitentiary, and not t...
Nov 02, 2022
'There’s nothing manly about suffering in silence:' Mental health becoming a priority for P.A. construction workers
Views on mental health within Prince Albert's construction sector appear to be trending in the right direction.That's according to Allan Kehler, a mental health advocate, who spoke at a meeting put on...
Nov 02, 2022
Nursing students, researchers launch addiction help toolkit for Prince Albert
An event, years in the making and often pushed back by COVID-19, finally launched at the Prince Albert Exhibition Hall Wednesday morning. About 60 people attended the launch of a resource toolkit for ...
Nov 02, 2022
Comedian takes on mental health stigma with free shows in Meadow Lake and St. Walburg
Manitoba-based comedian Big Daddy Tazz is playing two free shows this week. One show is scheduled in Meadow Lake Wednesday, Nov. 2, and the second show in St. Walburg will happen Thursday, Nov. 3. The...
Nov 02, 2022
Hudson Bay doctor named 2022 Physician of the Year
The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) recently named its 2022 Physician of the Year, with the award going to a local doctor.Dr. Pieter Maree, a physician at the Hudson Bay Primary Health Care Cli...
Nov 01, 2022
NDP, government, clash over maternal health care
The NDP and the provincial government sparred over maternal health care during Question Period in the Legislature on Tuesday. And the opposition used recent nursing shortages in Meadow Lake as an exam...
Nov 01, 2022
Alberta NDP says B.C. doctor deal a wake-up call to Smith to knock off pseudo-science
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition NDP leader says a proposed pay deal for B.C. doctors is a wake-up call to Premier Danielle Smith to knock off the pseudo-science and put down the wrecking ball aimed at...
Nov 01, 2022