Tag Archives: Health
Rise in number of U.S. doctors looking to move to Canada since Trump's election
HALIFAX - Recruiters say there's been a surge of interest from American doctors considering moving to Canada since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump in November. Katrina Philopoulos, physici...
Apr 04, 2025
Measles count up to 6 in Saskatchewan
The latest case of the measles in Saskatchewan came from an unvaccinated adult who travelled from Mexico, and up through the United States. It brings the total number of cases in the province to six: ...
Apr 03, 2025
Number of homeless seeking overnight shelter remains steady
The number of homeless individuals in La Ronge needing overnight shelter during the winter months has stayed relatively steady when compared to previous years. This past winter marked the first time t...
Apr 03, 2025
Critically endangered sunflower sea stars are seeking refuge in B.C. fiords
Alyssa Gehman vividly recalls seeing starfish for the first time while on a kayaking trip in British Columbia's Desolation Sound in Grade 8. "I just remembered (seeing) a lot of the colours and the ex...
Apr 02, 2025
Maidstone emergency centre adds 24/7 virtual physician support
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has expanded its virtual physician program to provide overnight emergency care at the Maidstone Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC), also known as Maidstone Me...
Apr 02, 2025
Radiothon to 'keep STARS in the sky' takes off
For the fifth year, an integral part of emergency services in Saskatchewan is in need of community support. The STARS Critical Care on the Air radiothon, presented by BPH will take place today."We are...
Apr 02, 2025
Remove drugs from potential retaliatory tariffs list, pharmacists urge
TORONTO - The Canadian Pharmacists Association is urging the federal government to remove all drug-related products from its list of potential retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. The association says...
Apr 02, 2025
'We have suffered with the shelter being there': Exhibition board responds to Stepping Stones departure
A former president of the Prince Albert Exhibition Association Board believes a decision by the Prince Albert YWCA to shut down shelter operations has more to do with political strategy than it does h...
Apr 01, 2025
Suncrest College to offer Primary Care Paramedic program in Tisdale in 2026
A new educational program is coming to Tisdale next year. Suncrest College is offering a Tisdale intake for its Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) program starting in May of 2026. Applications are now open ...
Apr 01, 2025
Workload has doubled, staff are burnt out, says PA lab tech
A man who has worked in the Victoria Hospital lab since 2021 said the workload has doubled but the number of positions in the hospital have not kept pace. Jordan Thiessen's job was busy when he starte...
Mar 31, 2025