Tag Archives: Health
Mental health minister says 'safer supply' drug concerns rooted in 'stigma and fear'
Canada's mental health and addictions minister believes fear and stigma are driving criticism of the government's decision to support prescribing pharmaceuticals to drug users to combat the country's ...
Feb 20, 2024
Eggs sold in Sask. recalled for possible salmonella contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced a recall of eggs sold in Saskatchewan. The eggs have been recalled due to a possible salmonella contamination. The eggs are as follows: Compliments La...
Feb 18, 2024
Eggs sold in Sask. recalled for possible salmonella contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced a recall of eggs sold in Saskatchewan.The eggs have been recalled due to a possible salmonella contamination.The eggs are as follows:Compliments Large...
Feb 18, 2024
Former inmate says changes required within the correctional system to prevent future deaths
A woman who spent nearly two years on remand at Prince Albert's Pine Grove Correctional Centre, and who was present in the institution when two inmates suffered overdoses, said big changes are require...
Feb 16, 2024
PBCN Chief confirms development of strategic plan to address challenges with gangs and drugs
To properly address the escalating crime, the first step is to tackle the root causes.The comment from Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) Chief Karen Bird, came during a media conference on Tuesday a...
Feb 13, 2024
LLRIB celebrates court ruling on child and family welfare services
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) supports the Supreme Court of Canada's recent decision upholding the governance of First Nations over child and family welfare services. Band leadership believes i...
Feb 12, 2024
Wahpeton Dakota Nation celebrates opening of new on-reserve building for child and family services
A first-of-its kind home for child and family services (CFS), is now officially open at Wahpeton Dakota Nation, north of Prince Albert. Thursday's ribbon-cutting ceremony for QBOW's new sub-office, ma...
Feb 08, 2024
Dental providers aren't smiling about reimbursement under federal plan
Some dentists and hygienists fear they won't be fairly paid for services under a new federal dental plan, and they worry it will jeopardize the success of the massive program.Each province and territo...
Feb 08, 2024
Canada needs time for 'deeper conversation' on assisted dying, mental health: Holland
Thirteen years ago, in the throes of a major political loss and personal crisis, Mark Holland experienced the darkest period of his life.Since his return to federal politics, he's been candid about hi...
Feb 06, 2024
‘It has to stop’: First Nations leaders call for immediate help as crisis in Pelican Narrows worsens
Editor's Note: This story has since been updated with responses from the Government of Saskatchewan and Indigenous Services Canada.There is also a clarification from the RCMP on the number of staff me...
Feb 05, 2024
