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Travellers Separated by Vaccination Status at Airports

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As pandemic restrictions ease, international passengers arriving at Toronto Pearson Airport and Vancouver International Airport will now be separated by vaccination status before heading through customs. Officials at Pearson airport said the decision was implemented to help streamline border clearance, as there are different entry requirements for vaccinated and non/partially-vaccinated travellers. Vancouver International Airport has… Continue reading Travellers Separated by Vaccination Status at Airports

Canadian Blood Services Urgently Needs 23,000 Blood Donations by July 31

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Canadian Blood Services is calling for an additional 23,000 blood donors across Canada by July 31 to replenish the blood inventory following a sustained rise in demand as COVID-19 restrictions ease. Most provinces have begun (or will begin) to phase in their reopening plans, which has increased demand for blood products above pre-COVID-19 levels as… Continue reading Canadian Blood Services Urgently Needs 23,000 Blood Donations by July 31

June 13-19 marks National Blood Donor week

Each year, during National Blood Donor Week (June 13–19, 2021) and World Blood Donor Day (June 14, 2021), citizens recognize and celebrate the vital role donors play in strengthening Canada’s Lifeline.  This year marks the 13th anniversary since the parliamentary legislation — introduced by Senator Terry Mercer — was enacted. After more than a year… Continue reading June 13-19 marks National Blood Donor week

Canadian Blood Services says donations spiked after Humboldt Broncos bus crash

Source: The Canadian Press, April 12, 2018 Some Western Canadian cities seeing donation increases of around 25%, says CBS There’s been a national “spike” in donations of blood in the wake of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan that left 16 people dead and 13 others injured, the Canadian Blood Services said Thursday. Several cities… Continue reading Canadian Blood Services says donations spiked after Humboldt Broncos bus crash

Blood donations urgently needed in Saskatoon: Canadian Blood Services

Source: Thomas Piller, Global News, February 20, 2018  Canadian Blood Services issued an urgent call on Tuesday for people in Saskatoon to give blood and meet patient needs leading up to spring break. Over 1,100 open appointments need to be filled by March 10 to ensure everyone continues to have access to the blood they need, according to… Continue reading Blood donations urgently needed in Saskatoon: Canadian Blood Services

32,000 blood donations needed before Labour Day

By CTV News, August 28, 2016  Canadian Blood Services said it needs 32,000 donations before Labour Day to keep its supply at a “comfortable” level. The organization put out an urgent appeal on Friday for Canadians to roll up their sleeves after the national inventory dropped significantly over the summer. “This happens to us almost… Continue reading 32,000 blood donations needed before Labour Day

Plea from Agrium worker's family sparks surge of Saskatoon blood donations

By Courtney Markewich, CBC News, August 12, 2016  Saskatoon clinic surpassing collection goal following plea from Chad Wiklun’s family Canadian Blood Services is seeing a surge of donations in Saskatoon thanks to the plea put out by the family of a man who was fatally injured at the Agrium potash mine in Vanscoy, Sask. Chad… Continue reading Plea from Agrium worker's family sparks surge of Saskatoon blood donations

Company that pays for blood donations opening first Sask. clinic

A company that pays people for donating blood is about to open its first Saskatchewan clinic. Canadian Plasma Resources earlier tried to set up clinics in Toronto and Hamilton but the Ontario government moved to ban payment for blood, saying it would erode Canada’s voluntary blood collection system. However, the Saskatchewan government is welcoming the… Continue reading Company that pays for blood donations opening first Sask. clinic