Tag Archives: Health

Woman found dead in Montreal-area home without power during extreme cold
MONTREAL - The Quebec coroner will investigate the death of a woman whose body was found Sunday evening inside a Montreal-area home that had been without power for more than a day. It was fire departm...
Jan 26, 2026

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

NEOSS looks to stem the tide of abuse with Caring Dads program
North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) is offering a new program that is designed for men looking to build healthier relationships with their children. The "Caring Dads" program begins on Ja...
Jan 21, 2026

SHA offers online lab appointment booking for Nipawin, Melfort, and Tisdale
Patients in three local communities will have easier access to booking lab appointments. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has announced an expansion of its Patient Booking system for lab appoin...
Jan 21, 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