Tag Archives: Health
Tobacco company taking Ottawa to court over fee that got unanimous House support
OTTAWA - A major tobacco company is taking the federal government to court over a new fee that would see the industry pay for Ottawa's tobacco control strategy. The tobacco cost recovery fee is set to...
Jan 21, 2026
Improved addictions treatment and training needed at Pine Grove: Inquest's findings
After two days of testimony, and almost four hours after receiving their final instructions, the jury assigned to a coroner's inquest in Prince Albert made eight recommendations they believe will impr...
Jan 21, 2026
Inquest hears correctional officers could benefit from opioid withdrawal training
The last person to see Lynette Kakakaway alive and possibly speak to her, says better communication between correctional officers and nurses and opioid withdrawal training could help prevent similar d...
Jan 20, 2026
James Smith Cree Nation looks to build strength and healing with new wellness, treatment centre
It was a moment that carried deep meaning for James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN). On Tuesday morning, shovels in the ground marked the official kick-off for the building of a new wellness and treatment ce...
Jan 20, 2026
Ex-federal minister Jody Wilson-Raybould starting treatment for breast cancer
Former federal justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says she will be starting treatment for breast cancer. In a post on social media, Wilson-Raybould says the treatment comes following recent surgery...
Jan 19, 2026
In the news today: Carney goes to Davos, gun compensation, Chinese EV deal
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney heading to Switzerland to take part in World Economic Forum Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Switzer...
Jan 19, 2026
In the news today: Carney goes to Davos, gun compensation, Chinese EV deal
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney heading to Switzerland to take part in World Economic Forum Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Switzer...
Jan 19, 2026
Doctors in FIFA World Cup cities worry about ER capacity, strain on health system
TORONTO - Doctors in Canada's FIFA World Cup host cities say they're concerned the already strained health-care system will buckle if a sudden, unexpected surge slams emergency departments during the ...
Jan 19, 2026
Doctors in FIFA World Cup cities worry about ER capacity, strain on health system
TORONTO - Doctors in Canada's FIFA World Cup host cities say they're concerned the already strained health-care system will buckle if a sudden, unexpected surge slams emergency departments during the ...
Jan 19, 2026
Tribunal upholds $10K fine for B.C. ostrich farm over failure to report sick birds
The Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal has upheld a $10,000 fine handed to the British Columbia ostrich farm whose flock of more than 300 birds was culled last fall, nearly 11 months after the confir...
Jan 16, 2026
