Tag Archives: Health
COVID cases, deaths, hospitalizations continue to drop in Sask.
Several key COVID-19 metrics continue to decline in Saskatchewan, according to the weekly report from the Ministry of Health.This will be the last weekly update, as the Province moves to monthly repor...
Jun 30, 2022
New NDP leader visits Prince Albert, party also marks 60th anniversary of medicare
Making her first stop in Prince Albert since being elected leader of the Saskatchewan NDP, Carla Beck attended a special event Wednesday night to mark the 60th anniversary of medicare.During her speec...
Jun 30, 2022
Canada's top doctor says talks underway to obtain more vaccine to fight monkeypox
Canada's top doctor says negotiations are underway for more vaccine to curtail monkeypox as confirmed cases reached 278 nationwide. Chief public health officer Theresa Tam says there are "continuing d...
Jun 30, 2022
Canadians urged to catch up on vaccinations, prepare for fall boosters
Federal health officials are bracing Canadians for another round of COVID-19 vaccines expected to roll out in the fall, and are urging those behind on their boosters to catch up now. Canada's chief pu...
Jun 30, 2022
Canada to require nutrition warnings on front of some packaged food
Canada will require nutrition warnings on the front of pre-packaged food with high levels of saturated fat, sugar or sodium starting in 2026 in an effort to help grocery shoppers make healthier choice...
Jun 30, 2022
Canada extends COVID-19 border measures until Sept. 30, including ArriveCan app
OTTAWA - The federal government will extend current COVID-19 public health measures for travellers entering Canada, including the use of the ArriveCan app, until at least Sept. 30. In a release Wednes...
Jun 29, 2022
Quebec COVID-19 hospitalizations rising as new variants gaining ground
MONTREAL - Quebec is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations driven by new Omicron subvariants that account for about 75 per cent of infections, the province's public health director...
Jun 29, 2022
Canadian governments OK settlement with Purdue Pharma over opioid addictions
VANCOUVER - A proposed $150-million settlement with Purdue Pharma Canada covering all provinces and territories has been reached for the recovery of health-care costs related to the sale and marketing...
Jun 29, 2022
Sandra Oh, Donovan Bailey among dozens appointed to Order of Canada
Film and TV actress Sandra Oh and track champion Donovan Bailey are among dozens of performers, athletes, advocates and experts newly named to Canada's highest civilian honour. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon an...
Jun 29, 2022
COVID in pets? Not so fast, says SPCA manager
You may have seen a study recently that showed an increase of COVID-19 in animals. While that's enough to make any pet owner worried, one local organization is saying there's no need to panic. You're ...
Jun 28, 2022