Tag Archives: Health
Off with the mask: Quebec becomes last province to lift COVID-19 masking health order
MONTREAL - Quebec was the first province in Canada to impose a mask mandate after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and on Saturday, it became the last province to allow residents to go maskless in most indo...
May 14, 2022
On Air for Healthcare Radiothon raises more than $166,000
After 12 hours of fundraising, the staff at the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation (BUH) is going into the weekend very happy.The On Air for Health Care Radiothon wrapped at 6:00 p.m. this evening,...
May 13, 2022
Canadian warship hit with COVID-19 outbreak ahead of overseas deployment
OTTAWA - A Canadian warship has been hit with an outbreak of COVID-19 while preparing for an overseas deployment in the Pacific. HMCS Winnipeg is back home in Esquimalt, B.C., after seven sailors test...
May 13, 2022
Special day for giving for the On Air for Healthcare radiothon
To donate, call 306-446-6652, text "donate" to 306-805-1829, or click online at: buhfoundation.com.Don't forget to give! The seventh annual "On Air for Healthcare" radiothon is on now to raise funds t...
May 13, 2022
Villa Pascal celebrates with opening of new expansion
It was an important day for North Battleford's Villa Pascal Thursday as the facility celebrated its new expansion opening and re-dedication.Villa Pascal manager Heather Beatch took part in the ceremon...
May 12, 2022
This week's epidemiology report includes 710 new cases of COVID-19
The Government of Saskatchewan is reporting 710 new cases of COVID-19 and 19 deaths in this weeks integrated epidemiology report.The data this week is from Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7 and the hos...
May 12, 2022
Poppy Fund helps replace beds at Mont St. Joseph
A near $6,000 donation will help improve quality of care at a Prince Albert long term care home.The money comes from the local Legion's Poppy Fund, and was used to upgrade two beds for a veteran and t...
May 12, 2022
Thousands attend annual anti-abortion rally on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA - Thousands of anti-abortion demonstrators descended on Parliament Hill Thursday, as a leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft decision brings renewed attention to the issue on both sides of the border...
May 12, 2022
Soldier charged for speaking out against vaccine requirements while in uniform
OTTAWA - A Canadian soldier who publicly spoke out against federal vaccine requirements while in uniform has been charged while another Armed Forces member has been fined after posting a video support...
May 11, 2022
Liberals spend $3.5M on abortion access projects as U.S. puts issue back in spotlight
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is spending $3.5 million on two projects to improve abortion access in Canada, as the re-emergence of the landmark Roe v. Wade case in the United States brings renewed ...
May 11, 2022