Tag Archives: Health
Judge restores visiting rights for Quebec father unvaccinated against COVID-19
MONTREAL - A Quebec father who lost visitation rights because he isn't vaccinated against COVID-19 will be allowed to once again see his 12-year-old son, a Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday. In her d...
Feb 09, 2022
'We are not prepared to put the lives of our families at risk': First Nations leaders concerned about government's plan to lift restrictions
The organization that represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan, is calling on the provincial government to reconsider terminating COVID-19 health mandates and protocols in Saskatchewan, claiming it...
Feb 09, 2022
'Not in the clear yet': Most provinces stick with gradual COVID-19 reopening plans
Many provinces indicated Wednesday they would not rush to follow the lead of Alberta and Saskatchewan by quickly dropping COVID-19 vaccination passports and indoor mask requirements. "Just because one...
Feb 09, 2022
Local mayors react to provincial decision to lift restrictions
Following the province's decision to begin lifting public health mandates related to COVID-19, municipal leaders in the Battlefords region will have a number of items to manage in the coming weeks.Sta...
Feb 09, 2022
Ottawa police warn protesters of mischief charges for blocking streets
Ottawa police issued a long-awaited warning to the protesters clogging Canada's capital to clear the streets or risk criminal charges on Wednesday, while deep political divisions burst forward on Parl...
Feb 09, 2022
Canadians less trusting of governments, politicians as pandemic drags on: poll
OTTAWA - There is a noticeable decline in how trusting Canadians are of their leaders and institutions as the pandemic drags on, and it's particularly striking among those who remain anxious or stress...
Feb 09, 2022
Despite COVID-19, census shows population grew at fastest rate in G7, topping 36.9M
OTTAWA - Canada's population grew at a faster rate than many of its peers, rising to over 36.99 million on census day last year despite a historic slowdown caused by COVID-19. Statistics Canada said t...
Feb 09, 2022
Saskatchewan Medical Association physician warns the detrimental effects of lifting mandates too soon
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and changes to the vaccine mandate, some physicians are feeling the strain. Dr. Eben Strydom, president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) and a Melfort p...
Feb 08, 2022
Prince Albert reacts to mandate lifting
Premier Scott Moe has announced the requirement to show proof of vaccinations will end on Valentine's Day; a move that appears to be getting a lot of love from Saskatchewan's Gateway to the North.Prin...
Feb 08, 2022
Roughly 100 kids living in trucks involved in Ottawa convoy protest: police
OTTAWA - Roughly 100 kids are living in the trucks idling on the streets of downtown Ottawa during the cold, noisy and prolonged protest that has grabbed hold of the capital, police say. Police office...
Feb 08, 2022