In order to better protect Saskatchewan youth from risks associated with vaping, The Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act takes effect on Saturday. “I’m excited to have this legislation in place,” Minister of Health Jim Reiter said. “This legislation will protect Saskatchewan youth from the harmful effects of vapour products. If you never smoked, then don’t vape.” […]
OTTAWA — The first Canadian patient diagnosed with a novel form of coronavirus began showing signs of illness on the plane that brought him back from the disease’s epicentre., Canada’s Chief Public Health officer said Sunday as she stressed the risk of future infection is low. Dr. Theresa Tam said the man in his 50’s, […]
Health officials are stressing that people do not need to panic after Canada confirmed its first presumptive positive case of the new coronavirus. Officials in Toronto are interviewing all those who had contact with the man diagnosed with Canada’s first case of the new coronavirus to ensure none of them were infected. Authorities announced Saturday that they had detected […]
TORONTO – As the new coronavirus claims more lives in China, health authorities in this country are trying to reassure Canadians that plans and procedures are in place to protect them. While no cases have yet been confirmed in Canada, Dr. Peter Donnelly, with Public Health Ontario, said Friday that it is indeed “likely” the […]
As Canadian public health agencies prepare to deal with a new viral illness, a specialized lab in Saskatoon is using its research on different strains of the coronavirus to help develop a vaccine. The University of Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre, also known as VIDO-InterVac, has received permission from the Public Health Agency […]
Weyburn’s Graham DeLaet has withdrawn from the PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego with another back injury. DeLaet returned to the tour in October after a nearly two-year absence following a second back surgery. The Canadian has played five tournaments since his return from a back problem, missing the cut in three events […]
The office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Saskatchewan is investigating a cyberattack on LifeLabs that happened at the end of October. The company believes 93,000 residents in Saskatchewan had their information accessed. The investigation will, among other things, examine the scope of the breach, the circumstances leading to it, and what, if any, […]
A Regina restaurant owner wants to help arguably the greatest player to ever wear a Saskatchewan Roughriders jersey. Eric Johnson runs Smokin Okies BBQ in the city’s east end. He has gotten to know George Reed quite well over the past few years with the Rider legend being a frequent visitor to his restaurant. Johnson […]
REGINA — Two Saskatchewan men say they were unfairly kicked out of a publicly funded detox centre where they were seeking help with their addictions. Jeff Brown says he entered Wakamow Manor Social Detox Centre in Moose Jaw in October after hitting rock bottom from alcoholism. The government pays the Thunder Creek Rehabilitation Association to operate […]
Over $15,000 was raised during 620 CKRM’s MS Musical Christmas Card on Sunday. This was the 31st year the station played Christmas music you chose and brought in stars to tell their stories about multiple sclerosis. This event helps fund the finest MS research in Canada, as well as impact driven programs and services for […]
