Tag Archives: Health
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
B.C. Premier John Horgan to resign in the fall after leadership review
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he'll resign as leader in the fall after the New Democrats hold a leadership convention because a second bout with cancer has left him with little...
Jun 28, 2022
Ottawa announces $221 million for Quebec's long-term care homes
MONTREAL - The federal government is injecting more than $221 million to help Quebec long-term care homes improve the prevention and control of infections. Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos say...
Jun 27, 2022
COVID levels in P.A. & North Battleford hit lowest mark in several months: study
COVID levels in Prince Albert, North Battleford, and Saskatoon are at a low point not seen for some time.According to the University of Saskatchewan, which continues to study the virus through wastewa...
Jun 27, 2022
WHO adviser says G7 leaders must prioritize COVID-19 or face economic harm, unrest
OTTAWA - G7 leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, must make ending the COVID-19 pandemic a critical part of their summit in Germany, said a senior adviser to the director general at the Wo...
Jun 27, 2022
Launch held for Battlefords addictions clinic, harm reduction van
Significant upgrades in addiction services were unveiled in the Battlefords this week.Many dignitaries were present for the grand opening of the Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic in No...
Jun 25, 2022
Donation will soften play area for Hope's Home
By the end of summer, the backyard of Hope's Home will have some recycled rubber to make paths and to soften areas like under swing sets.The upgrades to the play area are thanks to an $18,000 donation...
Jun 24, 2022