Tag Archives: Health

‘Now seems to be an appropriate time:’ Sask. microbiologist weighs in on lifting of restrictions
A Saskatchewan microbiologist is saying the province's plan to lift all restrictions by the end of February isn't unreasonable, according to the data.Dr. Joseph Blondeau is the head of clinical microb...
Feb 10, 2022

Protesters settle in at Ambassador Bridge, Windsor mayor to seek injunction
Officials looked to the courts Thursday to put an end to what they called an "illegal occupation" at the foot of the Ambassador Bridge, as protesters made themselves comfortable days into a demonstrat...
Feb 10, 2022

Poll: Nearly 30% of Canadians say it’s time to ‘learn to live’ with COVID-19
A new poll suggests almost 30 per cent of Canadians believe it's time to lift pandemic restrictions and "learn to live" with the COVID-19 virus, while more than 40 per cent want measures to ease caref...
Feb 10, 2022

Poll: Nearly 30% of Canadians say it's time to 'learn to live' with COVID-19
A new poll suggests almost 30 per cent of Canadians believe it's time to lift pandemic restrictions and "learn to live" with the COVID-19 virus, while more than 40 per cent want measures to ease caref...
Feb 10, 2022

Battlefords group shows support for Freedom Convoy
A Freedom Rally gathered at the Battlefords bridges Wednesday afternoon waving signs and flags as many passing motorists honked in support.Local resident Valerie Carter said the group wants to show th...
Feb 10, 2022

Political pressure grows for end to convoy protests as Ottawa warns of weekend surge
OTTAWA - Pressure has mounted on both sides of the border, and across the political aisle in Canada, for protesters blockading key crossings with the U.S. and others encamped by Parliament Hill to go ...
Feb 10, 2022

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
OTTAWA - Canada's Governor General has tested positive for COVID-19. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says in a statement on Twitter that she tested positive Wednesday morning and is experiencing mild symptoms. S...
Feb 09, 2022

Lifting restrictions could cause anxiety for many as unknowns persist: experts
As provinces begin lifting COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, psychology experts expect stress and anxiety to run high among those who remain wary of letting their guards down. It will take time for many...
Feb 09, 2022

Angry protests, fading patience to test public health COVID-19 bulwark in U.S.
WASHINGTON - The long shadow of an enduring, Canadian-born protest movement is darkening America's doorstep, just as waning public patience and conflicting policy advice put ever more pressure on frag...
Feb 09, 2022

B.C. coroner's report shows illicit toxic drug deaths highest ever in 2021
VICTORIA - Illicit toxic drugs in British Columbia cause more deaths than all other natural causes combined, the province's chief coroner said Wednesday as she called for an end to old prevention meas...
Feb 09, 2022