Tag Archives: Health
B.C. boosts coverage of four drugs, including diabetes med in Hollywood weight fad
VANCOUVER - British Columbia has expanded PharmaCare coverage of four drugs used to treat diabetes, heart failure and blood clots, including one medication the health minister says has been promoted a...
Jan 05, 2023
Rule requiring negative COVID test before Chinese flights takes effect
VANCOUVER - Airline passengers leaving China, Hong Kong and Macau will have to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test when they enter Canada starting today. The Canadian government announced las...
Jan 05, 2023
Travellers at YVR feel lucky after flight out of Hong Kong before COVID test rules
VANCOUVER - Travellers arriving in Vancouver from Hong Kong said they were relieved to be among the last arrivals before Canada's new COVID-19 testing requirements took effect, including one woman who...
Jan 04, 2023
Here's what you need to know about Canada's expansion of medically assisted dying
OTTAWA - Debate over medical assistance in dying is heating up as a deadline approaches to expand the program to people whose sole underlying condition is a mental disorder. The Liberal government has...
Jan 04, 2023
Yukon begins providing $1,300 a year in dental benefits for those with no coverage
WHITEHORSE - Yukon is offering $1,300 a year in dental benefits to eligible residents who don't have coverage under another plan, making it one of the most comprehensive programs in the country. The p...
Jan 04, 2023
Prairie Hope Wellness shares tips on how to handle the stress of a new year
The following is Part 2/2 of the northeastNOW series exploring mental health and change as we transition into the new year.Changes are inevitable as we begin the new year, but Prairie Hope Wellness is...
Jan 04, 2023
Battling the stigma of mental health in the Northeast
The following is Part 1/2 of the northeastNOW series exploring mental health and change as we transition into the new year.After a turbulent year, staff at Prairie Hope Wellness are talking about the ...
Jan 03, 2023
Business groups optimistic despite China's pushback on air-travel test requirements
OTTAWA - The Chinese government is unhappy that Canada and other countries are creating new COVID-19 restrictions for people flying in from China, but business groups say the policy won't affect trade...
Jan 03, 2023
Ransomware group LockBit apologizes saying 'partner' was behind SickKids attack
TORONTO - A global ransomware operator issued an apology and offered to unlock the data targeted in a ransomware attack on Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children, a move cybersecurity experts say is rar...
Jan 02, 2023
Head of group fighting COVID restrictions charged with attempting to obstruct justice
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Police Service says the president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is facing charges that include attempting to obstruct justice, following his admission in 20...
Jan 02, 2023