Tag Archives: Health
You're at risk of frostbite in this bitterly cold weather. Here's what to know
TORONTO - As bitterly cold temperatures plunge much of the country into a deep freeze, emergency doctors and public health experts are warning people to protect themselves from frostbite. In some part...
Jan 24, 2026
Sask. government aims to improve safety at hospitals through independent review
The Government of Saskatchewan is launching a third-party review of safety and security at hospitals around the province. The provincial government said the independent review is being launched at the...
Jan 22, 2026
Stay warm but stay safe: space heaters, poorly vented furnaces can be dangerous
The frigid weather is upon us, and many will do what they can to be warm. The Melfort Fire Department is cautioning residents to make sure that staying warm is also staying safe. Fire Chief Leonard Wh...
Jan 22, 2026
Prince Albert, Battlefords on list of hospitals to get metal detectors
People going into emergency rooms in some urban Saskatchewan hospitals, including the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert and the Battlefords Union Hospital will soon have to pass through metal detecto...
Jan 22, 2026
First Nations chiefs call out Ottawa over pipeline deal that doesn't mention water
OTTAWA - Some First Nations chiefs are demanding answers from Ottawa after the federal government signed a pipeline agreement with Alberta that failed to make any mention of fresh water. The memorandu...
Jan 22, 2026
Judge says Montreal man not criminally responsible for stabbing relatives 212 times
MONTREAL - A Montreal man who stabbed his parents and grandmother a total of 212 times has been found not criminally responsible for their murders. Arthur Galarneau, 22, was impassive as Quebec Superi...
Jan 22, 2026
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
