Tag Archives: Health
Quebec health officials say there are 248 confirmed monkeypox cases in the province
MONTREAL - Quebec health officials are reporting a dozen new cases of monkeypox for a total of 248 since the outbreak began in the province. Earlier this week, authorities had reported 236 declared ca...
Jul 07, 2022
Ontario considering expanding COVID-19 booster shots to all adults amid seventh wave
Ontario is considering expanding eligibility for fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines to people under 60 years of age and that decision is expected to come early next week, the province's top doctor said...
Jul 07, 2022
Hospital 'nightmare' in B.C. for Quebec patient denied surgery: father
VANCOUVER - A Quebec man who fell and broke his jaw, cheekbone and a bone around his left eye while visiting British Columbia says his surgery was cancelled after he was told his home province "won't ...
Jul 07, 2022
'Pent up demand': Calgary Stampede returns with parade, spectators and no limits
CALGARY - The rides are going up, concession stands are waiting, stuffed animals are displayed at games tables and the Calgary Stampede is raring to go Friday in its first return to full capacity sinc...
Jul 07, 2022
‘It’s unattainable’: Nipawin mother pleads for help to fund life-saving drug for her daughter
Imagine being told there was a drug that could save your child's life, the only problem is, you can't afford it in Canada.That is just part of the heartbreak for Nipawin mother April McIvor as she is ...
Jul 06, 2022
Soldier James Topp wore uniform while criticizing vaccine mandates to draw attention
OTTAWA - Warrant Officer James Topp says he does not believe people would have paid attention if he had not donned his uniform to publicly oppose the Canadian military's vaccine requirements. That dec...
Jul 06, 2022
Anxiety, depression, not slowing down post-restrictions according to CFS
The pandemic took a steady toll on people's mental health, and many of them ended up needing the help of groups like Catholic Family Services (CFS). That need hasn't gone away yet either, despite the ...
Jul 06, 2022
Women graduates, those with college educations more likely to access CERB: StatCan
OTTAWA - A new Statistics Canada study finds post-secondary graduates who are women were more likely to receive the Canada Emergency Response Benefit in 2020 than those who are men. The study also fin...
Jul 06, 2022
Canada could approve first COVID shot for youngest kids this month: feds
OTTAWA - Federal officials say a COVID-19 vaccine for Canada's youngest children could be approved as soon as this month. Health Canada tweeted Tuesday that it expects to reach a decision by mid-July ...
Jul 05, 2022
Youth group home approved for Beauval
A new facility that will help provide safe shelter and resources for vulnerable youth in the north has officially received the green light.The Government of Saskatchewan is partnering on the initiativ...
Jul 05, 2022