Tag Archives: Health
Experts cautiously optimistic as COVID-19 pandemic enters third year
As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into a third year,many experts are expressing cautious optimismthat Canada has passed the need for lockdowns and the widespread safety protocols that marked much of ...
Mar 13, 2022
Thousands of death, millions of vaccines: A look at COVID-19 in Canada by the numbers
It's been two years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Here's a look at the pandemic by the numbers in Canada. 3.3 million -- The number of total cases of COVID-1...
Mar 13, 2022
Sturgeon Lake takes control of childbirth on-reserve for first time in 50 years
OTTAWA - When Kaleo Joseph Gary Rabbitskin burst into the world last month, his birth marked a turning point for his community. It was the first time in 50 years a baby was born in Sturgeon Lake First...
Mar 12, 2022
Plan for associate physicians in British Columbia is stalled by pandemic
VANCOUVER - B.C.'s remedy for bringing more foreign-trained doctors into the medical profession has been delayed, sidelining potential candidates and prolonging pressure on the province's health syste...
Mar 12, 2022
'Get a hobby,' B.C. premier tells those considering protesting COVID-19 mandates
VICTORIA - A protest planned for around the British Columbia legislature over COVID-19 mandates has drawn sharp criticism from the province's premier. Video posted on social media says a convoy of veh...
Mar 11, 2022
The pandemic has brought out the worst in people says survey on two-year anniversary of pandemic
A new survey has painted a picture of how the past two years of COVID-19 has affected Canadians mentally and emotionally.Friday marks two years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a ...
Mar 11, 2022
India and Canada agree to relaunch trade talks, seek 'early progress' agreement
International Trade Minister Mary Ng says Canada and India have agreed to resume long-standing efforts toward a comprehensive trade deal. Following meetings in New Delhi with her Indian counterpart, S...
Mar 11, 2022
John Fryters wins two awards for work in community, reflects on battle with COVID-19
A long time Prince Albert resident has been recognized for his work in the community.On Thursday afternoon, Dr. John Fryters was given the gala award presented by the Seniors Advocacy Centre, which is...
Mar 11, 2022
Economy adds 337,000 jobs in February, unemployment rate falls to pre-pandemic level
OTTAWA - Canada's labour market showed signs last month of finally shaking off the shock COVID-19 delivered two years ago, with the share of workers with a job and the unemployment rate besting levels...
Mar 11, 2022
Second pandemic anniversary doesn't mark the end of COVID-19: Dr. Howard Njoo
OTTAWA - The news conference at the beginning of 2020 wasn't all that different from the many Dr. Howard Njoo had held in the past. The public health veteran helped to manage the first avian flu cases...
Mar 11, 2022