Tag Archives: Health
Quebec nurse gets job back after abrupt 2021 firing over Atikamekw patient treatment
MONTREAL - A Quebec nurse who had been accused of making degrading comments towards an Atikamekw woman in March 2021 won't be fired, an arbitrator has ruled. The firing came in the aftermath of the Se...
Jul 08, 2022
Feds look into potential legal risks of providing abortions to U.S. patients
Federal officials are looking into whether Canadian health workers could face legal risks for providing abortion services to Americans from states where the procedure has been outlawed. A Health Canad...
Jul 08, 2022
Carlton grad receives Terry Fox Humanitarian award
A young woman who has worked hard to raise awareness for water security, made and distributed masks during the pandemic, and used her talents to help promote animal adoptions, is being recognized on t...
Jul 08, 2022
Too many guns vs. mental health supports: in Highland Park, 'why can't it be both?'
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - The man in the fluorescent green baseball cap nervously eyes the video camera, then politely declines to be interviewed. Instead, he listens intently, edging ever closer as his f...
Jul 08, 2022
Canada not paying for tobacco company stake in vaccine-maker Medicago: minister
OTTAWA - The federal government isn't considering putting up money to help buy shares in the only domestic manufacturer of COVID-19 vaccines, but it is "working on a solution" with Medicago's parent c...
Jul 07, 2022
Art exhibit highlights bond between people and dogs in northern communities
A research-based art exhibit displayed at Mistasinihk Place in La Ronge until Aug. 31 explores the relationship between people and dogs in northern Saskatchewan. A special presentation was held Wednes...
Jul 07, 2022
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