Blood Donations
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Canadian Blood Services issues urgent call for donationsNational inventory for blood is down 25 per cent since the start of April, and hundreds of appointments for blood donation remain open across Atlantic Canada.CanadaMay 17
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Blood donation ban on men who have sex with men can end: Health CanadaThe move from Health Canada officially greenlights a policy change by Canadian Blood Services that officials said is expected by Sept. 30, 2022.HealthApr 28
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Héma-Québec lacking blood donorsQuebec's blood collecting agency had 800 cancellations or no shows last week representing almost 15 per cent of its weekly supply goals.CanadaApr 7
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Canadian Blood Services asks Health Canada to drop ban on gay blood donationCanadian Blood Services is asking Health Canada to remove specific restrictions on blood donations from men who have sex with men, and change the donation criteria.HealthDec 15, 2021
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Blood donation urgently needed in Edmonton as backlogged surgeries ramp upThe need for blood donations is increasing in Edmonton as surgical procedures ramp up following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.HealthJul 13, 2021
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Facing a shortage, Héma-Québec is calling on Quebecers to donate bloodThe provincial organization reports that over the next two weeks, it must fill 200 appointments per day,HealthJul 6, 2021
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Paying for blood and plasma in Alberta? Bill allowing it passes in the legislatureA private member's bill that will allow private companies to pay Albertans for their blood and plasma has passed three readings in the Alberta legislature.HealthNov 17, 2020
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Guelph blood clinic extending hours as need grows ahead of long weekendThe Canadian Blood Service is calling on all donors in Guelph to book an appointment before the upcoming Labour Day long weekend.CanadaAug 27, 2020
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UCP MLA’s private member’s bill aims to lift Alberta’s ban on private sale of blood productsA private member's bill set to be tabled in the legislature is aiming to repeal Alberta's ban on the private sale and purchase of blood products.HealthJun 18, 2020
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Canadian Blood Services in Regina seeks to fill 500+ appointments by the end of JuneCanadian Blood Service in Regina says it is looking to fill more than 500 open appointments by the end of June.CanadaJun 10, 2020
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