Tag Archives: Health
Federal Court of Appeal to hear arguments in B.C. ostrich farm avian flu case
OTTAWA - The B.C. ostrich farmers who lost dozens of birds in an outbreak of avian flu last winter will be heading to the Federal Court of Appeal on Tuesday as they try to stop the remainder of their ...
Jul 14, 2025
Alberta surpasses U.S. in confirmed measles cases with more than 1,300 since March
EDMONTON - Alberta has surpassed the United States in confirmed measles cases, after 30 new cases were diagnosed over the weekend. The province reported Monday that it has seen 1,314 cases since the b...
Jul 14, 2025
Scrutiny for supervised drug consumption site in Victoria's 'Downtown Eastside'
VICTORIA - The value of a supervised consumption site in the heart of Victoria's most downtrodden neighbourhood is under debate - is it a life-saving tool, or a magnet for drug dealers victimizing tho...
Jul 12, 2025
Quebecers are the happiest in Canada, P.E.I residents least happy, survey finds
MONTREAL - A new poll by Leger has found that Quebec residents are the happiest in Canada. The web survey of nearly 40,000 Canadians found that Quebecers rated their happiness at an average of 72.4 ou...
Jul 12, 2025
Nipawin Heliport grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday
A moment years in the making is just around the corner. Amidst Nipawin's 100th birthday and homecoming celebration, another momentous event is being held. The grand opening and ribbon cutting at the N...
Jul 11, 2025
Humboldt Fire Department reminds residents on proper handling of discarded needles
The Humboldt Fire Department (HFD) has issued a reminder to residents on what to do if discarded needles are found. The department said that if someone finds one and is uncomfortable disposing of the ...
Jul 11, 2025
B.C. girl's mother 'disgusted' as minister says rare-disease funds are denied
The mother of a nine-year-old British Columbia girl with a rare and deadly disease says she's "disgusted" with the decision not to renew coverage for medication that costs about $1 million a year. Cha...
Jul 11, 2025
Measles exposure risk in Rosthern; 60 cases total reported in Sask.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is warning of another measles exposure risk. This time it happened at the Rosthern Gas Plus on Wednesday, July 9 from 6:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.Anyone who believes ...
Jul 11, 2025
Some Ontario doctors can treat family members as regulatory college relaxes rules amid shortage
TORONTO - The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is relaxing its policy against doctors treating themselves, family members and others close to them amid the province's primary care crisis....
Jul 11, 2025
Ten British Columbians in hospital with the measles, as disease spreads in north
VICTORIA - Ten people are hospitalized with measles in British Columbia, with one active, contagious case as of July 8, the province's health ministry said. It said the infections are among 102 confir...
Jul 10, 2025