Tag Archives: Health
Sask. Polytechnic and SHA proud of partnership to train healthcare cooks in P.A.
A partnership between the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic to train healthcare cooks has proven successful thus far.The Health Care Cook program helps train students in...
Oct 26, 2022
Appeal filed against Alberta Review Board ruling that Matthew de Grood still a risk
EDMONTON - A lawyer for a mentally ill man who fatally stabbed five young people at a Calgary house party is appealing a determination that he remains "a significant risk to public safety" and wants h...
Oct 25, 2022
Nipawin region seeks heliport
There's a push to get a heliport built at Nipawin's regional hospital to use as a spot for STARS helicopters to land and pick up critically injured patients.Mayor Rennie Harper said they've really see...
Oct 25, 2022
Soldier facing more charges after speaking out against military's vaccine requirement
OTTAWA - A Canadian soldier who has publicly spoken out against the forced removal of hundreds of unvaccinated Armed Forces members is facing more charges. Warrant Officer James Topp is now facing six...
Oct 25, 2022
Family of woman found dead on ER floor asks Quebec coroner to reopen investigation
MONTREAL - The family of an 86-year-old woman who was found dead on the floor of a Montreal-area emergency room last year is calling for a new investigation into the circumstances of her death followi...
Oct 25, 2022
New dental benefit vulnerable to fraud without verification measures: PBO
OTTAWA - The Liberals' proposed dental care benefit is susceptible to fraud if verification measures aren't put in place, Canada's Parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux warned Tuesday as the legisl...
Oct 25, 2022
New survey shows Saskatchewan residents support healthcare reform
As healthcare systems continue to deal with shortages and pressures, a new poll suggests Canadians are open to changes.Earlier this month, just over 1,500 Canadians took part in a survey from Second S...
Oct 25, 2022
Defence chief was warned about legality of military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate: memo
OTTAWA - The commander of the Canadian Armed Forces was warned by his senior legal and medical advisers last year that requiring all troops to be vaccinated against COVID-19 was unnecessary - and that...
Oct 24, 2022
Quebec's nursing order launches campaign to stop Halloween objectification of nurses
MONTREAL - Quebec's professional order of nurses is launching a campaign this Halloween to encourage Quebecers to ditch "sexy costumes" in favour of more realistic nursing uniforms. The Ordre des infi...
Oct 24, 2022
Alberta Premier Smith seeking legal advice to pardon COVID-19 rule violators
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is seeking legal advice on whether she can pardon those fined for non-criminal violations of health restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. "The things tha...
Oct 22, 2022