Tag Archives: Health

'It really shook me': Calgary surgeon spearheads drive to send supplies to Ukraine
CALGARY - A cardiac surgeon in Calgary has spearheaded a move to send medical and surgical supplies to Ukraine after seeing a doctor there treat open-heart surgery patients in a bomb shelter. Dr. Paul...
Nov 17, 2022

Transport minister encourages masks on planes, Ontario says illnesses slowing down
Canada's transport minister says the federal government strongly encourages people to wear masks on planes and trains as regions across the country report increasing pressure on the health-care system...
Nov 17, 2022

Discovery Co-op to host 'Holiday Magic' fundraiser for CMHA
People will be able to support a good cause and get an early start on their Christmas shopping at the same time with this event. Discovery Co-op Ltd. has announced it will hold its "Holiday Magic" sho...
Nov 17, 2022

Incoming B.C. premier Eby vows to make Vancouver's Downtown Eastside healthy, safe
VICTORIA - British Columbia's incoming premier says he will lead a government push to transform Vancouver's Downtown Eastside from a neighbourhood of desperation into one that's healthy and safe. Davi...
Nov 17, 2022

Top doctors in B.C. and Quebec say no to mandatory masks
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor says masks should be worn in crowded public places, the same as the recommendation by her counterpart in Quebec, which, like elsewhere in Canada, is facing the...
Nov 16, 2022

Federal government seeking feedback on promised school food policy as inflation rises
OTTAWA - The federal government is looking to make good on its promise to implement a national school food policy, starting with getting feedback from Canadians. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tasked t...
Nov 16, 2022

'Is it health or hockey?': advocacy group questions city's plan to pay for Aquatic and Arenas Recreation Centre
How much will the Aquatic and Arenas Recreation Centre project actually cost Prince Albert residents, where is the business plan, and could the tens of millions borrowed be better spent elsewhere.Thos...
Nov 15, 2022

P.A. seeing increase in cockroach infestations
Cockroach infestations in Prince Albert are on the rise.That's according to Tyrone Pest Control Services who told paNOW they've seen a noticeable increase in the number of calls they're getting compar...
Nov 15, 2022

Montreal COVID response had negative 'collateral impacts' on population, report finds
MONTREAL - The COVID-19 pandemic and the health measures brought in to limit it caused widespread collateral impacts that disproportionately harmed the most vulnerable, Montreal's public health direct...
Nov 15, 2022

Health Canada won't say how much pain medicine for kids is coming or where it's going
OTTAWA - Health Canada officials say more doses of children's painkillers and fever medication will be available soon, but they won't say how many or where exactly they'll be sent. Deputy Minister Ste...
Nov 15, 2022