Tag Archives: Health
Parents, educators on alert as Ontario measles outbreak rises to 572 cases
TORONTO - A mother of an infant, a principal of a religious school, and a public health physician - they all share the desire to get kids vaccinated against measles as Ontario recorded another 102 cas...
Mar 27, 2025
New poll suggests Canadians' fear of losing their jobs to a trade war is fading
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests that Canadians are feeling less anxious about losing their jobs as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to pursue his trade war with Canada and much of the world. The Leg...
Mar 27, 2025
Decriminalization supporters question B.C. drug study that links policy to overdoses
British Columbia's former chief coroner is cautioning against a "jump to conclusions" after a new study found safer supply and drug decriminalization policies were associated with significant increase...
Mar 26, 2025
Provincial government ends PST exemption for vaping products
The Government of Saskatchewan introduced legislation on Tuesday that will remove the exemption on PST for vapour products.Starting on June 1, the standard six per cent PST will be charged to all vapo...
Mar 25, 2025
Requests for Naloxone kits and fentanyl test strips surge in Sask.
Recent overdose warnings in Saskatoon and Prince Albert due to contaminated drugs appear to have more people on high alert.The Saskatchewan Health Authority said from March 1 to March 16, 1,360 free T...
Mar 25, 2025
Internal report finds major flaws in program to recruit foreign nurses to Quebec
MONTREAL - Foreign nurses recruited to Quebec through a provincial government program faced "major obstacles" upon their arrival, including a lack of housing, child care and transportation, according ...
Mar 25, 2025
New community-based home in Prince Albert provides supports for children in care
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced $908,000 in annual funding to QBOW Child and Family Services which will allow the organization to expand its services to operate a second community-based h...
Mar 24, 2025
Canadian governments rely on Starlink for critical services. Some are reconsidering
ST. JOHN'S - More than half of Canada's provincial and territorial governments buy critical internet and emergency communications services from Starlink - a satellite constellation owned by billionair...
Mar 24, 2025
HDHF changes name as Equip to Care campaign kicks off
Same abbreviation, different name. The Humboldt District Hospital Foundation is no more and has been renamed to the Humboldt District Health Foundation. The organization's new logo celebrating their n...
Mar 24, 2025
Anti-overdose naloxone kits at transit stops could help save lives, study suggests
VANCOUVER - Researcher Benjamin Leung carries a naloxone kit in his backpack in case of encountering an opioid overdose - but he admits that's about as practical as carrying a fire extinguisher in cas...
Mar 23, 2025