Tag Archives: Health
Email reveals Quebec ministers knew earlier about Herron care home tragedy
QUEBEC - An email tabled at an inquest into pandemic deaths reveals Quebec cabinet ministers knew about the dire situation at the Herron long-term care home at least 10 days earlier than they had prev...
Apr 05, 2022
Two provinces extend mask rules, some expand access to fourth doses of COVID vaccine
Several Canadian provinces are bolstering their defences against COVID-19 amid signs of a sixth wave. On Tuesday, Quebec and Prince Edward Island extended their provincial mask mandates until later th...
Apr 05, 2022
NACI: Provinces should prep to offer 2nd COVID-19 booster shots
OTTAWA - The National Advisory Committee on Immunization says provinces and territories should rapidly prepare to offer fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks. The committee says govern...
Apr 05, 2022
State-of-the-art robotic surgical system to be used at Saskatoon’s St. Paul’s Hospital
It's a first for Saskatchewan.By this fall, a $2.5-million, state-of-the-art robotic surgical system should be ready for use at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon.Called the "Da Vinci" surgical system, ...
Apr 05, 2022
Vaccine advisory committee says provinces should prep to offer 2nd COVID-19 boosters
OTTAWA - Provinces and territories should quickly get ready to offer fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks starting with people over the age of 80 and long-term care residents, the Nat...
Apr 05, 2022
Quebec wildlife authorities say first cases of avian flu identified among wild birds
MONTREAL - Quebec wildlife authorities say the first three cases of bird flu in the province have been identified among wild birds. The province's Wildlife Department said today the H5N1 strain of avi...
Apr 04, 2022
Experts say masks still a top tool as Quebec considers prolonging mandate
MONTREAL - Quebec on Monday appeared to be the only province ready to buck the Canadian trend and prolong its mask mandate, as experts said face coverings are still an effective tool to limit COVID-19...
Apr 04, 2022
B.C. Premier John Horgan tests positive for COVID-19, but says symptoms are 'mild'
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is at home isolating until his symptoms end. He made the announcement of his illness on Monday on his verif...
Apr 04, 2022
Feds consider definition of "fully vaccinated" in review of federal worker mandate
OTTAWA - The federal government will consider whether to include booster shots in the next version of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for its workers, the Treasury Board said as it reviews the rules. The...
Apr 04, 2022
Survey suggests Canadians becoming more divided over COVID-19, politics
REGINA - A new survey suggests Canadians are becoming more divided, with some saying issues have led them to reduce contact with friends or family. The national phone survey by the Canadian Hub for Ap...
Apr 04, 2022