Tag Archives: Health
Rabid bat discovered at Anglin Lake
The District of Lakeland has confirmed a case of a rabid bat found near Anglin Lake. The confirmation was made to the district's social media on Friday the 13th and was the fourth confirmed case of ra...
Jun 13, 2025
Trade bill could trigger 'race to the bottom' in health standards, health groups warn
OTTAWA - Anti-smoking groups are warning the Carney government that its legislation to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers could undermine health standards unless it's amended to add new safeguar...
Jun 13, 2025
Health screening task force to relaunch next spring after report calls for reform
OTTAWA - The health minister is hoping to relaunch a federal task force responsible for providing health screening guidelines next spring, after an expert report said there is a pressing need for refo...
Jun 13, 2025
Canada's top doctor Theresa Tam leaving position when term ends June 20
TORONTO - As Dr. Theresa Tam prepares to leave her position next week, Canada's top doctor says it's more important than ever for Canada to stand up for science and combat disinformation. She's held t...
Jun 13, 2025
More surgeries performed but wait times still longer than before pandemic, study says
TORONTO - The Canadian Institute for Health Information says more surgeries are being performed than before the pandemic - but wait times have still grown longer. The report released Thursday looked a...
Jun 11, 2025
RFK Jr.'s firing of U.S. immunization committee worrisome, Canadian scientists say
TORONTO - Canadian doctors and scientists say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s firing of an immunization advisory committee south of the border could bolster anti-vaccine sentiment in Canada. Angela Rasmussen,...
Jun 11, 2025
Evacuated couple with newborn faces added stress as SPSA deals with 'backlog' of evacuees
Shannon Roberts and Cory Richie were happy to learn on Tuesday they will soon be headed home after navigating the wildfire evacuations with a newborn in tow. When Roberts travelled to Prince Albert on...
Jun 10, 2025
Firefighter hospitalized in Saskatoon after lung collapses while serving
An experienced firefighter is recovering in a Saskatoon hospital from a collapsed lung and other ailments that arose while on the line of duty in Pelican Narrows. Brady Highway, who has been a firefig...
Jun 10, 2025
Local talent, community steps up for paramedics injured in Vegas accident
As two young paramedics from Prince Albert continue to recover from significant injuries, the community continues to rally around them.A fundraising event this Thursday featuring local comedian Kelly ...
Jun 10, 2025
Judge says Montreal billionaire Robert Miller too sick for trial on sex charges
MONTREAL - The criminal case against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller came to a halt on Tuesday as a Quebec Superior Court judge stayed sex-related charges against him. Justice Lyne Dcarie announced...
Jun 10, 2025