STD

• Nova Scotia launches take-home STI testing kit, a first in Atlantic Canada

  Nova Scotia is rolling out a take-home kit to test for sexually transmitted infections in hopes of reducing barriers to vital sexual health care. 

  Health

  Aug 13, 2024
  
• Growing risk of syphilis, HIV ahead of Country Thunder

  According to Planned Parenthood, Saskatchewan is leading the country in syphilis rates, and the numbers have increased 900 per cent in the last five years.

  Health

  Jul 12, 2023
  
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• Sask. Prevention Institute kicks off new campaign on syphilis awareness

  With syphilis infections increasing substantially in the province, the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute launched a new campaign to increase knowledge of the STI and its treatment.

  Health

  Feb 7, 2023
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• Syphilis a ‘tragedy’ in Saskatoon: medical health officer

  Saskatoon’s medical health officer says the syphilis situation in the city has introduced a new element.

  Health

  Sep 3, 2021
• STI cases drop amid coronavirus. Experts say behaviours changed, but so has testing

  Experts believe the drop likely reflects a decrease in testing, but they agree there's no magic answer to the decline overall.

  Health

  Jun 25, 2020
• Vancouver woman ordered to pay ex $200K after trashing his reputation online

  The judge found the woman had mounted a malicious and spiteful campaign against her ex "that was as relentless as it was extensive."

  Crime

  Jan 3, 2020
• 1 million people a day catch sexually transmitted infections, WHO warns

  More than one million people catch gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia or trichomoniasis every day, according to the World Health Organization.

  Health

  Jun 6, 2019
• New Brunswick declares gonorrhea outbreak, reminding citizens about importance of safe sex

  A total of 96 cases of the sexually transmitted infection were reported to Regional Public Health in 2018.

  Health

  Apr 26, 2019
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• Have an STI? What you’re legally obligated to disclose

  The key is to be open and ethical about your STI to prevent the further spread of infection.

  Health

  Oct 16, 2017
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• The serious STI complication that can affect your fertility

  Having sex can be a minefield for sexually-transmitted infections that can wreak havoc on future child-bearing plans if you're not careful.

  Health

  Dec 11, 2016