Tag Archives: Health
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
'Big year' for pharmacists with new prescriptive powers, drug shortages: association
In a year when pharmacists have stickhandled children's drug shortages and an extra-busy flu shot season, you'd think they might baulk at the news in Ontario and B.C. that their prescriptive powers ar...
Jan 02, 2023
'Big year' for pharmacists with new prescriptive powers, drug shortages: association
VANCOUVER - In a year when pharmacists have stickhandled children's drug shortages and an extra-busy flu shot season, you'd think they might balk at the news in Ontario and B.C. that their prescriptiv...
Jan 02, 2023
Experts question Ottawa's negative COVID-19 test for air travellers from China
Canada's requirement of a negative COVID-19 test of travellers from China will not help in preventing new variants or the spread of the virus, say experts. Kerry Bowman, assistant professor at the Uni...
Jan 01, 2023