Lethbridge to get plasma collection site
Donating blood is going to be a little different next year, as Lethbridge will have a brand new collection centre just for plasma donations. Continue reading
Canadian Blood Services
Drive to Save Lives campaign encourages Lethbridge residents to give blood
By Chris Chacon Digital Journalist
The Drive to Save Lives campaign is underway encouraging Lethbridge residents to give blood. Nearly 300 donations are needed by the end of the month to meet current demands. Continue reading
Blood donors asked to share their stories as officials seek to shore up supply
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Officials say blood demand often spikes in the summer, while donations drop off. Continue reading
Health Canada lowers blood donation abstinence period for men who have sex with men
The blood donation waiting period for men who have sex with men has been lowered to three months from a year, Canadian Blood Services says. Continue reading
Regina’s Canadian Blood Services to sell building, looking for new location
It’s all part of Canadian Blood Services’ National Facilities Redevelopment Program. Continue reading
Humboldt father’s cancer diagnosis spurs Saskatoon stem cell drive
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
A stem cell swab drive at the University of Saskatchewan aims to find a donor for Jamie Ficko, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Continue reading
Family of Humboldt Bronco Logan Boulet announce April 7 as Green Shirt Day ‘to honour his legacy’
April 7 was the day Lethbridge’s Logan Boulet passed away; one of 16 people killed in the Humboldt Broncos crash. Now, April 7 will be known as Green Shirt Day to promoting organ donation. Continue reading
Need for Okanagan blood donors
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Canadian Blood Services is asking blood donors in the Okanagan to book an appointment. Continue reading
Peterborough family seeks to raise awareness of stem cell donation in memory of son
Peterborough Regional Health Centre and Canadian Blood Services organized a stem cell swab session in memory of Harrison McKinnon. Continue reading
Indigenous hockey coaches give blood in hopes of finding stem cell match for young Manitoba boy
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
Canadian Blood Services has partnered with Hockey Gives Blood for a month long stem cell campaign. Continue reading