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
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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
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
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
1,400 blood donations needed in Guelph by March: Canadian Blood Services
By Darren Baxter Anchor
More than 175 blood donors are required every week in Guelph, says Blood Services in Guelph. Continue reading
Lethbridge Hurricanes fans asked to give more than their support this month
By Kyle Benning Digital Broadcast Journalist
The Lethbridge Hurricanes are encouraging hockey fans to assist others by donating blood this January. Continue reading
Canadian Blood Services’ Lethbridge centre needs more donations in January
By Malika Karim Video Journalist
The holiday season is officially over, and with that, Canadian Blood Services is asking for your help to fill open appointment slots for the month of January. Continue reading