Tag Archives: Health
RBC Foundation donates $10K to up-skill BUH nurses
The Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation has received a $10,000 donation from the RBC Foundation to support professional development for local nurses and healthcare staff.The funding arrives du...
May 07, 2025
Measles exposure risk in Preeceville: SHA
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is letting the public know about a measles exposure risk in Preeceville because of a confirmed case. Anyone who may have been in the Shop Easy Foods on Main St....
May 07, 2025
BUH Radiothon returns May 9 with $400K goal to boost diagnostic care
When it comes to diagnosing infections faster and improving patient outcomes, every second counts, says Leanne Ducommun, executive director of the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation. This yea...
May 07, 2025
Study finds no evidence to support New Brunswick's mystery brain disease
FREDERICTON - There is no evidence to support claims of a mystery brain disease in New Brunswick, says a new study that suggests the media may have played a role in feeding patients' fears. Published ...
May 07, 2025
Quebec to set 150-metre limit between schools and supervised injection sites
QUBEC - The Quebec government has tabled legislation that would ensure a minimum 150-metre distance between supervised injection sites and schools and daycares. Social Services Minister Lionel Carmant...
May 06, 2025
CMHA celebrates Champions of Mental Health in the Battlefords
With this week, May 5 to 11, being proclaimed as Mental Health week in the Battlefords, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) of the Battlefords proudly recognized local individuals and organi...
May 06, 2025
Under pressure, Quebec finds money to pay for renovations to major Montreal hospital
QUBEC - The Quebec government says it has found the funds to begin much-needed repairs this year to a major Quebec hospital, following severe criticism from the opposition. The Coalition Avenir Qubec ...
May 06, 2025
'We will emerge stronger': Legislator praises resilience after festival attack
We must "continue to wrap our arms around" the Filipino community as it deals with the burden of the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy that killed 11 people, British Columbia legislator Mable Elmore said on Monda...
May 05, 2025
Manitoba warns of new measles exposure sites south of Winnipeg
WINKLER - Public health officials in Manitoba are warning of new measles exposure sites in two communities south of Winnipeg, including a medical centre and an elementary school. Officials say people ...
May 03, 2025
Mental health overarching theme in Sask. child advocate’s 2024 report
A lack of access to mental health and addiction services is top of mind for the Saskatchewan advocate for children and youth.In her annual report, Saskatchewan's advocate for children and youth Lisa B...
May 03, 2025