Tag Archives: Health
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
Liberals to expand eligibility for dental care program on eve of expected election
The federal government announced expanded access to its dental care program on Saturday, a day before a federal election is expected to be called. The government says all Canadians who have household ...
Mar 22, 2025
As federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Carney to seek seat in Nepean
OTTAWA - When the federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Mark Carney will be seeking a seat as a Liberal MP in the House of Commons to represent the Ottawa riding of Nepean. The Liberal party con...
Mar 22, 2025
Tisdale's 100 Women Who Care chapter awards $10,000
The 100 Women Who Care chapter in Tisdale has awarded their first ten thousand dollars. At their inaugural meeting this week, the organization donated the money to the Salvation Army Food Bank. Tisdal...
Mar 21, 2025