Tag Archives: Health
Northern communities on pace for fewer drug-related deaths, suspected deaths still being investigated
As the year comes to a close, multiple northern communities appear to be on pace to see a drop in the number of drug-related deaths.From January to November, Prince Albert, North Battleford, and Lloyd...
Dec 28, 2021
Alberta Opposition wants answers on how UCP government handled pandemic
EDMONTON - The Opposition in Alberta hopes to build on a buoyant 2021 during which the New Democrats outpaced Premier Jason Kenney's United Conservatives in popularity polls and fundraising. NDP Leade...
Dec 28, 2021
Quebec reports record COVID cases, Ontario adds measures to long-term care homes
Some provinces announced new measures for long-term care homes as others reported record-breaking COVID-19 infections propelled by the highly contagious Omicron variant. Quebec reported a surge in COV...
Dec 28, 2021
Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan tests positive for COVID-19 and is isolating
Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan says he has tested positive for COVID-19 after taking a rapid test. O'Regan shared the result Monday on Twitter, noting he will stay in isolation and continue to follow ...
Dec 27, 2021
Omicron found in P.A. wastewater, no levels in North Battleford
It appears the Omicron variant may have finally made its way to Prince Albert.That's according to the University of Saskatchewan which has been studying wastewater in the community to determine how pr...
Dec 27, 2021
Canada records more than 2M COVID-19 cases; health-care workers brace for spike
More provinces have tightened public health restrictions as the Omicron variant sent Canada's COVID-19 cases soaring past the two million mark and raised fears of a post-holiday hospital spike. The go...
Dec 27, 2021
Fewer shoppers look for deals as COVID cases overshadow Boxing Day
TORONTO - Bargain hunters found pared back sales and government-mandated smaller crowds as they headed out for a second pandemic-era Boxing Day on Sunday. Canada's two most populous provinces had 50-p...
Dec 26, 2021
Experts concerned about hospital capacity as Omicron spread continues
OTTAWA - A rise in COVID-19 cases driven by the highly infectious Omicron variant of the virus has renewed concerns among experts about the capacity of Canada's hospitals and health-care workers to ha...
Dec 26, 2021
B.C. pushes for black market cannabis to go legal, faces criticism from craft growers
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government has convinced many illegal cannabis growers to begin selling legally in an effort to squeeze out illicit marijuana from the marketplace, but the efforts hav...
Dec 25, 2021
Holiday spirit shines through as COVID dashes plans for gatherings and celebrations
Fewer Canadians gathered around twinkling Christmas trees to tear open presents with friends and family Saturday as COVID-19 put a damper on festivities for a second straight year, but the holiday spi...
Dec 25, 2021