• Saskatchewan Division’s October eNewsIn this issue... Exciting news about MS research in Saskatchewan FREE MS Connects Conference with ground-breaking MS researchers We need to hear...October 17, 2018
• Listening to People Affected by MS 2.0The MS Society of Canada has launched a nationwide survey to gather insight and input from people affected by multiple sclerosis. The results from...October 12, 2018
• 2018 Footnotes - Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries MS WalkThank you Manitoba! The 2018 Footnotes is here and we couldn’t be happier to share it with you. Thank you for making each Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries...October 3, 2018
• MS Society Launches Inaugural WAMS Gala Luncheon in Saskatoon with special guest Jess MoskalukeMEDIA RELEASE Regina, SK - October 2, 2018 On Thursday, November 8th the Saskatchewan Division of the MS Society of Canada will host the first ever...October 2, 2018
• MS Society Volunteer Awards - Call for Atlantic nominations!The MS Society relies on the passion and efforts of thousands of volunteers to raise funds and awareness in the movement to end MS. We are pleased...September 18, 2018
• MS Society of Canada Supports International, Multicenter Clinical Trial to Improve Cognition in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis$5 million grant will support global study examining cognitive rehabilitation and aerobic exercise in improving cognition in progressive MS Toronto,September 12, 2018
• Join the MS Society of Canada in Advocating for Support for #LifeWithMSOnline campaign asks Canadians to join in solidarity and engage local MPs to fight for improved income and employment, increased access, and investment...September 7, 2018
• Christine Sinclair Leads the Burgers to Beat MS Team to VictoryA&W Canada and the MS Society of Canada raise $1.9 million for those affected by multiple sclerosis VANCOUVER, BC, August 27, 2018 – A&W Food Services...August 27, 2018
• Soccer Superstar Christine Sinclair and A&W Canada Team Up to End Multiple Sclerosis in Canada$2 from every A&W Teen Burger ® sold across Canada on Burgers to Beat MS Day on Thursday, August 16 will be donated to the MS Society of Canada to...August 9, 2018
• Announcing the 2017 AB & NWT Division Award WinnersWe are very pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 MS Society of Canada – Alberta & Northwest Territories Division Awards. The Division Awards...July 31, 2018

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• MS Society-funded clinical trial confirms venoplasty for treatment of MS is ineffectiveSummary: In a Multiple Sclerosis Society-funded study, researchers confirm that venoplasty (a procedure that involves inserting a balloon that widens...October 3, 2018
• MS Society of Canada announces $5 million support for a clinical trial on improving cognition in progressive MSSummary The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada announced a $5 million, multicenter, international clinical trial to investigate if cognitive rehabilitation...September 12, 2018
• Evidence of non-MS related health issues in the five years leading up to first MS-related symptomBackground: Non-specific health symptoms or signs prior to the onset of the disease is called a prodrome. Characteristics of an MS prodrome are unknown.August 13, 2018
• MS Society of Canada funded study reveals a new mechanism that prevents the death of brain cells in MSBackground : Mechanisms leading to brain damage in MS are not fully understood One hallmark of multiple sclerosis (MS) is the loss of myelin , the...August 1, 2018
• PHAC releases incidence and prevalence rates of Multiple Sclerosis in CanadaBackground: The Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System (CCDSS), supported by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), collects administrative...May 30, 2018
• AAN releases practice guideline for starting, switching, and stopping disease-modifying therapiesBackground : Disease modifying therapies (DMT) for multiple sclerosis (MS) share many features including reducing relapse rates, maintaining or reducing...May 7, 2018
• Clinical trial finds online meditation course improves short-term well-being in MSSummary: Online mediation training, involving 139 people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) and secondary progressive multiple sclerosis...May 3, 2018
• Mouse study highlights brain stem cells as a potential personalized treatment for progressive MSBackground: Neural stem cells can reduce brain and spinal cord inflammation in animal models of MS Macrophages, called “eater” cells of the immune...April 13, 2018
• Results published from a phase III study of siponimod in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS)Pharmaceutical company, Novartis, released findings from EXPAND, a double-blind, randomized phase III study of oral, once-daily siponimod in secondary...March 27, 2018

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