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November 2019 - Legislation an important first step in curbing the increase in youth vaping
January 2019 - Coalition of organizations release report calling for government action to reduce tobacco use and generate revenue for tobacco control enforcement and programs
October 2018 - Canadian Cancer Society calls on provincial government to act
August 2018 - On September 30, an estimated 80,000 Canadians are expected to come together in communities across the country for the 27th annual Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure, united by their promise to make breast cancer beatable.
June 2018 - CCS and The Lung Association say everyone deserves to live in a healthy environment free of second-hand smoke.
March 2018 - Office of Residential Tenancies awards compensation in ruling involving second-hand smoke in apartments
January 2018 - Health groups call on new premier to take action during National Non-Smoking Week
March 2017 - HPV vaccinations and tobacco tax increase will prevent cancers but STC shutdown a concern
March 2017 - Canada’s largest food retailer teams up with the Canadian Cancer Society to sell live daffodils in Regina, Saskatoon and Melfort
February 2017 - Donations to this Canadian Cancer Society Innovation grant will be matched by Brain Canada
October 2016 - Saskatchewan health groups are hoping voters in Moose Jaw will think about the health of their community when they choose their mayor and council on October 26.
October 2016 - Saskatchewan health groups are hoping voters in Prince Albert will think about the health of their community when they choose their mayor and council on October 26.
October 2016 - Saskatchewan health groups are hoping voters in Regina will think about health when they choose their mayor and council on October 26th
October 2016 - Saskatchewan health groups are hoping voters in Regina will think about the health of their community when they choose their mayor and council on October 26.
September 2016 - Seventeen winners named across the province
June 2016 - New bylaw intended to help reduce smoking rates
May 2016 - Popular Regina pub goes smoke-free on World No Tobacco Day
April 2016 - Saskatchewan musicians fight cancer with release of new song
March 2016 - Canadian Cancer Society supports commitment to increase palliative care funding and training for health professionals
March 2016 - Increase support for caregivers
March 2016 - Canadian Cancer Society welcomes commitment to improve palliative and home care services
February 2016 - Make palliative care an election issue
November 2015 - Saskatchewan Government gets a D+ for tobacco control efforts
September 2015 - Share your story and Together We Will Thrive
July 2015 - Saskatoon continues its progressive stance on health policy with e-cigarette ban and outdoor smoke-free places - Where’s Regina?tanning
June 2015 - Why did our Saskatchewan government block a federal ban on menthol tobacco products?
March 2015 - Canadian Cancer Society applauds government decision to protect youth from dangers of indoor tanning
January 2015 - Lloydminster Relay For Life to carry on
October 2014 - Warman and Martensville adopt first outdoor bylaws in Saskatchewan
June 2014 - Study on menthol cigarette use among youth highlights need to ban all flavoured tobacco products
May 2014 - Melanoma: deadliest type of skin cancer is on the rise
April 2014 - Innovative research supported by Canadian Cancer Society grant
March 2014 - Students at Bert Fox High School in Fort Qu’Appelle will be the first in the province to take up the Canadian Cancer Society’s challenge not to tan for grad this year.
March 2014 - Groups and individuals recognized for cancer prevention efforts
February 2014 - Polling shows public support for outdoor smoke-free spaces
January 2014 - Cancer Society calls on Saskatchewan government to take action
November 2013 - Canadian Cancer Society encourages Canadians to be extra charitable
November 2013 - With two provincial governments announcing plans to ban candy and fruit flavoured tobacco products, health groups are urging the Saskatchewan Minister of Health to do the same.
October 2013 - Health groups call for ban on all flavoured tobacco to curb youth smoking
April 2013 - Howard’s Law first of its kind in Canada
March 2013 - Promising research supported by Canadian Cancer Society Innovation Grant
March 2013 - Health groups and the family of the late Howard Willems are calling today a great day for public health in Saskatchewan.
March 2013 - “Howard’s selfless efforts, while battling cancer have had a positive impact on government practice, social activism and public awareness about the danger of asbestos,” says Marc Généreux, national chair of the Canadian Cancer Society Board of Directors.
February 2013 - Health organizations, firefighters and emergency medical workers are asking the public to show their support for a mandatory asbestos registry by signing an on-line petition.
November 2012 - The Canadian Cancer Society is the latest beneficiary of Brandt’s “Thanks a Billion” program
October 2012 - The Canadian Cancer Society is asking Moose Jaw voters to consider community health when they choose who to vote for in the upcoming civic election.
October 2012 - The Canadian Cancer Society is asking Prince Albert voters to consider community health when they choose who to vote for in the upcoming civic election.
October 2012 - The Canadian Cancer Society is asking Saskatoon voters to consider community health when they choose who to vote for in the upcoming civic election.
October 2012 - The Canadian Cancer Society is asking Regina voters to consider community health when they choose who to vote for in the upcoming civic election.
October 2012 - The Canadian Cancer Society is asking voters in Weyburn to consider community health when they choose who to vote for in the upcoming civic election.
September 2012 - A national smoking survey just released by Statistics Canada shows that for the 9th year in a row Saskatchewan has the highest youth smoking rate in the country.
September 2012 - Health groups are hoping a photographic image will be enough to convince young adults to protect their skin from the sun, and avoid using indoor tanning beds.
May 2012 - Lower smoking rates, better screening and treatment account for drop, but much more needs to be done to tackle leading cause of death in Canada
March 2012 - The Canadian Cancer Society applauds the government’s decision to expand the colorectal screening program.
November 2011 - The Canadian Cancer Society has partnered with health specialists to bring important information to the public on how to prevent cancer,
September 2011 - The Canadian Cancer Society lined Albert Street with hundreds of pairs of footwear Thursday morning, in an effort to encourage Saskatchewan voters to make cancer prevention a provincial election issue.
July 2011 - We are passionate about furthering our mission to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer
June 2011 - A 40 foot long, 8 foot high inflatable, outrageously pink replica of the human colon.
May 2011 - Society announces winners of its first online video contest
May 2011 - Not enough Saskatchewan people being screened for colorectal cancer
April 2011 - The Canadian Cancer Society‘s ninth annual Living with Cancer Conference is set for April 15-17 at the Delta Regina Hotel.
January 2011 - Professional speaker Kelly Walker will tour the province
January 2011 - Contest designed for 12-24 year olds to let them speak out about tobacco