Tag Archives: Health
Shortage of specialized infant formula to continue through summer: Health Canada
MONTREAL - Health Canada says the nationwide shortage of specialized baby formula is expected to continue throughout the summer. The federal department says shipments of specialized formulas are expec...
Jul 01, 2022
Meota concert fundraiser to benefit BUH Foundation capital campaign
Those who enjoy an evening of music while supporting a good cause will want to take in this upcoming show in Meota. After a two-year hiatus, Meota Music Productions will be back with its fifth annual ...
Jun 30, 2022
NDP says government refusing to act on Shellbrook hospital issues
The provincial opposition says the government is not acting on staff suggestions to help resolve shortages at the Shellbrook Hospital. The building has had 10 acute care beds closed over the last mont...
Jun 30, 2022
COVID cases, deaths, hospitalizations continue to drop in Sask.
Several key COVID-19 metrics continue to decline in Saskatchewan, according to the weekly report from the Ministry of Health.This will be the last weekly update, as the Province moves to monthly repor...
Jun 30, 2022
New NDP leader visits Prince Albert, party also marks 60th anniversary of medicare
Making her first stop in Prince Albert since being elected leader of the Saskatchewan NDP, Carla Beck attended a special event Wednesday night to mark the 60th anniversary of medicare.During her speec...
Jun 30, 2022
Canada's top doctor says talks underway to obtain more vaccine to fight monkeypox
Canada's top doctor says negotiations are underway for more vaccine to curtail monkeypox as confirmed cases reached 278 nationwide. Chief public health officer Theresa Tam says there are "continuing d...
Jun 30, 2022
Canadians urged to catch up on vaccinations, prepare for fall boosters
Federal health officials are bracing Canadians for another round of COVID-19 vaccines expected to roll out in the fall, and are urging those behind on their boosters to catch up now. Canada's chief pu...
Jun 30, 2022
Canada to require nutrition warnings on front of some packaged food
Canada will require nutrition warnings on the front of pre-packaged food with high levels of saturated fat, sugar or sodium starting in 2026 in an effort to help grocery shoppers make healthier choice...
Jun 30, 2022
Canada extends COVID-19 border measures until Sept. 30, including ArriveCan app
OTTAWA - The federal government will extend current COVID-19 public health measures for travellers entering Canada, including the use of the ArriveCan app, until at least Sept. 30. In a release Wednes...
Jun 29, 2022
Quebec COVID-19 hospitalizations rising as new variants gaining ground
MONTREAL - Quebec is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations driven by new Omicron subvariants that account for about 75 per cent of infections, the province's public health director...
Jun 29, 2022