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Saskatchewan orders third-party review into reports of doctor misconduct, racism
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government has ordered a third-party review into allegations of unprofessionalism and racism among doctors at Regina's hospitals. Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill says the pro...
Dec 09, 2024
New primary health centre to open in Martensville this week
A new health centre set to open this week will give residents of Martensville more options for care in their home community. Like other health centres recently opened in the province, the Martensville...
Dec 09, 2024 The clinic will begin booking appointments at 1 p.m. on Monday. (Saskatchewan Health Authority/Submitted)
French-speaking LGBTQ+ activists want Canada to do more to address funding gap
DOUALA - LGBTQ+ activists across francophone Africa say Western governments and global foundations are ignoring funding gaps for French-speaking countries where repression differs from English-speakin...
Dec 09, 2024
Kenya LGBTQ+ activists try switching role of religion from oppression to empowerment
KISUMU - Every Sunday in the Kenyan port city of Kisumu, an HIV-prevention group gathers dozens of gay and bisexual men for a service to help maintain their physical and spiritual health. Standing in ...
Dec 08, 2024
Groups launch legal challenge against Alberta's new gender-affirming treatment law
EDMONTON - A pair of LGBTQ+ advocate organizations say they've followed through with their plan to challenge Alberta's three transgender bills in court, starting with one that bars doctors from provid...
Dec 07, 2024
More cases of parasite causing deadly whirling disease in fish found in B.C. waters
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says it has detected more cases of a parasite that Parks Canada describes as potentially devastating to young trout and salmon. The provincial Ministry of Wa...
Dec 06, 2024
Alberta working to get money's worth on Turkish medication deal after two years
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the government is working to get taxpayer value for the money it paid for medication that has yet to be approved and delivered. Smith announced the plan ...
Dec 06, 2024
Saskatoon doctor facing professional charges in circumcision case
SASKATOON, Sask. - A Saskatoon doctor has been accused of unprofessional conduct following a high-cost adult circumcision that included a request for the patient to text unsecured post-op pictures of ...
Dec 06, 2024
First Nations chiefs in Manitoba call on Ottawa to address Jordan's Principle backlog
OTTAWA - First Nations leaders in Manitoba are calling on the federal government to address a backlog in requests for Indigenous children to receive swift access to health care and other services. The...
Dec 05, 2024
B.C. children's minister stepping away from role after colorectal cancer diagnosis
British Columbia's Minister of Children and Family Development Grace Lore says she has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer and is temporarily stepping away from her role as minister. Lore said in a ...
Dec 05, 2024
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