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By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 11, 2025 10:10 am Updated March 11, 2025 12:05 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Montreal public health officials say someone contagious with the measles virus who was not vaccinated attended an NHL game at the Bell Centre on March 3 between…
Guelph’s new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery and Treatment Centre, or HART Hub, won’t open next month as scheduled. The Guelph Community Health Centre said it has not received a provincial funding letter from the provincial government. Melissa Kwiataowski, chief executive officer, said the provincial election played a part in the delay. “My understanding is that…
Falling ill on a holiday overseas can be traumatic. You’re hundreds of miles away from your GP; you may not speak the language and there’s bound to be wrangling over your travel insurance. But if you’re taken sick on a cruise ship, help is immediately on hand, thanks to at least one fully trained doctor…
Melanie Leslie-Bernard describes their mom Zoe as a brave, adventurous woman who loved travel and the outdoors. When she was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in December, it was a huge shock. Especially because they say Zoe had been to the doctor repeatedly, and was told her symptoms were nothing serious. “At least four,…
There had been warning signs for months. There were the reports of dangerous flu-like symptoms in Asia. News of the lockdown that kept tens of millions of people inside their homes in China. Here at home, the growing ubiquity of blue surgical masks. The advice to sing “Happy Birthday” while washing your hands. In March…
Tax season is here and while you’re filling out your return for the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA), keep in mind that medical expenses — from fertility treatments to ambulance rides — are deductions that could help save you money. These often overlooked costs could make a significant difference when it comes time to file. The…
By Kat Ludwig Global News Posted March 7, 2025 7:05 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size High call volumes and a shortage of paramedics are making for difficult situations when it comes to fast ambulance services in Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Health Authority tells Global News that 911 calls in…
After experiencing seizures every other week, Christine Kauzen has been seizure-free for months since receiving one of the first rare treatments of its kind in Canada — a neurostimulation device surgically implanted into her skull. The 26-year-old, who lives in London, Ont., was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2020 after a series of what were initially…
For Saskatoon’s first responders, overdose calls are just a part of the job. But amidst a spike in occurrences, those on the front lines are beginning to feel the effects of so much trauma. “It’s a toll on their on their mental health. It’s a toll on our apparatus. It’s a toll on the equipment…
Ramadan is a month of spiritual purification, self-discipline, and increased devotion. However, many people unknowingly adopt habits that can negatively impact their fast and overall health. Here are common mistakes to avoid during the holy month. Skipping Suhoor Some people skip Suhoor (pre-dawn meal) due to sleep or just drink water before fasting, which is…
