Tag Archives: Health

Steph on Meditation!
The meditation teacher didn’t give me any change when I paid for my meditation class. When I asked about it, she said the change has to come from within. Lord knows I’ve tried. I keep tryi...
Jan 12, 2020

E-cigarettes in the spotlight as province prepares for regulations
The United States has announced it will ban most flavoured e-cigarettes. And as Saskatchewan's own vaping regulations are set to take effect this spring, a local retailer says it's high nicotine conte...
Jan 07, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

Unplug your nose! ?♀️
Welcome to 2020! I’m excited to re-appreciate all that is going well and to welcome new opportunities, are you? What happened to the man who shoplifted a calendar on New Year’s Eve?He got ...
Jan 05, 2020

Alberta reports first severe vaping-related lung illness to Public Health Agency
EDMONTON - Alberta is reporting its first case of a severe vaping-related lung illness. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, says the province is monitoring the situation and ...
Jan 02, 2020

JPCH welcomes Saskatoon’s new year's baby boy
Saskatoon's first baby of 2020 is a boy, born at 12:13 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2020.Baby Lincoln Joseph was born to parents Elainn and Shaun Guinan at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH), with everyon...
Jan 01, 2020 Saskatoon's new year's baby boy, Lincoln Joseph, was born at 12:13 a.m. on January 1, 2020 to parents Elainn and Shaun Guinan. (Saskatchewan Health Authority)

Young people making dangerous choices when it comes to cannabis says survey
Despite increased awareness and tougher laws, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) says more education is needed on the impaired driving front.Especially when it comes to cannabis.CAA conducted a...
Dec 29, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

Meili questions when audit of new Sask Hospital will be complete
Saskatchewan's NDP leader is anxious to see the results of an audit on the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) facility.Ryan Meili said he is concerned about the company involved in the ...
Dec 24, 2019 NDP Leader Ryan Meili is hoping to see a full audit completed on the new Saskatchewan Hospital facility soon. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff).

Navigating common stresses this holiday season
The holiday season is known as a time of great joy and sentimental value, but it can also drum up with it feelings of stress and grief. From social media to other outside influences, such as TV and mo...
Dec 19, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

Lighthouse makes sure everyone has a place to go for Christmas dinner
The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords is making sure no one is left out in the cold this Christmas.Manager Tracey Reimer said Christmas dinner is planned at 5 p.m. on Dec. 25 at the shelter in North ...
Dec 17, 2019 The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords is providing a Christmas dinner for the community on Dec. 25. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Almost 14,000 Canadians killed by opioids since 2016: new national study
OTTAWA - New numbers released Wednesday show close to 14,000 Canadians have been killed by opioids over the last four years and more than 17,000 people have been hospitalized for opioid-related p...
Dec 11, 2019