Urgent Call for Holiday Blood Donations in Canada
Canadian Blood Services makes an urgent appeal for donors this holiday season. Your donation can save lives. Book an appointment now.
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Ottawa Valley teen needs living kidney donor by February
A 17-year-old in the Ottawa Valley is in a race against time to find a living kidney donor. Learn about the urgent need and how the community can help save a young life.
Rodriguez Unaware of Liberal Donor Reimbursements
Quebec Liberal Party leader Pablo Rodriguez states he had no knowledge of donor reimbursements. Get the full details on this developing political story in Montreal.
Choosing a Blood Pressure Monitor for 2025
Learn how to select the right home blood pressure monitor for accurate readings. Our guide includes top-rated models for 2025 and key features to consider for your health.
Urgent Call for Plasma Donations in Ottawa
Canadian Blood Services issues an urgent appeal for plasma donors in Ottawa. Your donation is critical for life-saving treatments. Find out how you can help today.
Banana Ripeness Guide: Nutrition Changes at Each Stage
Discover how a banana's sugar, starch, and vitamin content shifts as it ripens. Dietitians explain which stage is best for diabetes, workouts, gut health, and more.
Ottawa driver blows 3x legal limit after resident call
An Ottawa driver was arrested after a concerned resident reported a stumbling person. Police found the driver with a blood alcohol concentration three times the legal limit. Read the details.
Healthy Foods That Cause Blood Sugar Spikes
Nutritionists reveal how smoothies, oatmeal, and other 'healthy' foods can cause glucose spikes and crashes. Learn the GI/GL difference and simple tricks for steady energy.
Tarantino Calls Paul Dano the 'Weakest Actor in SAG'
Director Quentin Tarantino launched a scathing critique of actor Paul Dano's performance in 'There Will Be Blood,' calling him the 'weakest actor in SAG.' Get the full story on the shocking Hollywood feud.
Ottawa driver's blood alcohol nearly double limit after crash
An Ottawa driver in their 40s registered a blood alcohol concentration of 130 mg after crashing into a ditch and hydro pole. Police issue a holiday season warning.
Indigenous mother breaks silence on mafia recruitment
A young Quebec mother shares her story of being recruited by the Blood Family Mafia. Her account sheds light on organized crime's impact on vulnerable communities in Canada.
Windsor Blood Donation Centre Now Accepts Whole Blood
Windsor's Plasma Donor Centre is fully booked after starting to accept whole blood donations. Canadian Blood Services cites soaring demand, with appointments needed to support a critical national supply.
How Canadian Women Are Transforming Charitable Giving
As women's wealth grows in Canada, they are driving a shift towards values-based, strategic philanthropy. Advisors reveal how intentional giving creates meaningful impact and legacy.
Trump directs GOP funds to his businesses
Donald Trump channels Republican donor money into his hotels and golf clubs through political committees he controls, raising ethical concerns about profiting from presidency.
Liver Transplant Gives Ontario Dad Second Chance
James Scott Wilson received a life-saving liver transplant at Toronto's Ajmera Transplant Centre after battling end-stage liver disease. His story highlights organ donation's power.
Blood Donations Resume in Windsor After 2-Year Hiatus
Canadian Blood Services has reopened its Windsor donation centre after closing in July 2023. Learn how this impacts the local blood supply and how you can donate today.
Nova Scotia Drag Artists Boost Blood Donations
Nova Scotia drag artists partner with Canadian Blood Services for 'Bloody Good Drag' campaign to increase donations. A creative initiative saving lives.
N.B. hospitals recognized for blood saving efforts
Two Horizon Health Network hospitals in New Brunswick receive recognition for innovative blood conservation programs that improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
Sisters mark 50 years of living donor transplants
Two sisters share their remarkable story of life-saving transplant surgery as Canada celebrates 50 years of living donor organ donations. Read their inspiring journey.
Billy Bob Thornton Explains Blood Vials with Jolie
Billy Bob Thornton opens up about his famous marriage to Angelina Jolie and explains the real story behind their blood vial necklaces in new interview.
St. Thomas teen's organ donor wish honored after crash
Hadley Denison, a Parkside Collegiate grade 12 student, remains in critical condition after November 14 crash. Family honors her organ donor wish to save lives.
Teens hurt in Standoff hit-and-run, police investigating
Two teenagers sustained injuries after a hit-and-run collision in Standoff, Alberta. Blood Tribe Police Service continues investigation into the concerning incident.
Anonymous Donor Saves Newfoundland Church in Portugal Cove
An anonymous donor has purchased Holy Rosary Church in Portugal Cove South, NL, answering the prayers of a community that fought to preserve its historic place of worship.
Ornge paramedics in Timmins get blood on board program
Ornge paramedics in Timmins now carry blood products aboard aircraft, enhancing emergency medical response capabilities for critical patients across Northern Ontario.
Ottawa Heart Study Changes Global Patient Care
A groundbreaking Ottawa Heart Institute study reveals patients with successful atrial fibrillation ablation can safely stop lifelong blood thinners, drastically changing global treatment protocols.
Child high blood pressure rates nearly double in 20 years
New research shows childhood hypertension rates have nearly doubled over two decades, with many cases going undetected during routine doctor visits. Learn about the silent health crisis affecting Canadian youth.
Canucks' Tyler Myers Uses Blood Work for NHL Season
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers explains how advanced blood work and vitamins are helping him navigate the NHL's condensed schedule, as the team deals with multiple injuries including Thatcher Demko.
Mobile Blood Donation Events Hit Edmonton Roads
Canadian Blood Services launches two mobile donation events in Edmonton. Learn how to participate and help save lives in your community today.
Sissy Spacek: Pig Blood Scene in Carrie Was Terrible
Oscar-winning actress Sissy Spacek reveals the challenging experience of filming the iconic pig blood scene in the 1976 horror classic Carrie. Discover behind-the-scenes details.
Humboldt Broncos Launch Blood Donation Campaign
The Humboldt Broncos hockey team partners with Canadian Blood Services in a powerful new campaign to honor the 2018 bus crash victims and save lives through increased blood donations across Canada.
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