Tag Archives: Health
Freeland asks provinces to use more rapid tests, says millions more tests are coming
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland pleaded with provinces to use the COVID-19 rapid tests they've already been sent as she promised Ottawa will spend another $1.7 billion to buy millions more...
Dec 14, 2021
A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada
A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland pleaded with provinces to use the COVID-19 rapid tests they've already been sent as she promised Ottawa will spend an...
Dec 14, 2021
Quebec, Ontario, P.E.I. introduce new measures in hopes of slowing Omicron spread
Several provinces on Tuesday issued new health orders to slow the spread of the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus, which is disrupting holiday plans across the country and threatening governmen...
Dec 14, 2021
COVID levels in Prince Albert seeing big increase: Chokani
There's a chance Prince Albert could see a spike in COVID-19 cases in the near future.Council met on Monday where they were given an update by Dr. Khami Chokani, the city's public health officer.He sh...
Dec 14, 2021
Fiscal update has deficit lower than expected but COVID-19 spending still dominates
OTTAWA - The Liberals have found themselves with a financial windfall amid an economic rebound, though the extra room is largely spoken for thanks to COVID-19 measures and relief for flooded British C...
Dec 14, 2021
Indigenous people far more likely to die from opioid overdose: experts
VANCOUVER - Stacity Bailie had been awaiting approval to enter a drug rehabilitation program when she died of an overdose on Oct. 22. She hadn't been using illicit opioids for long, said her father, G...
Dec 14, 2021
Government open to amending paid sick leave bill it wants passed by week's end
OTTAWA - Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan says the government is open to amending legislation that would provide 10 days of paid sick leave for federally regulated workers. O'Regan acknowledges that at ...
Dec 13, 2021
Friendship Centre gives away turkey, ham hampers
Many seniors and families in the area had an opportunity to receive a fresh turkey or ham hamper for their Christmas dinner from the Battlefords' Indian & Mtis Friendship Centre recently. Executiv...
Dec 13, 2021
A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada
A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: - Canada's chief public health officer says Canada is expecting a potentially massive surge in COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks, driven by the new Omicr...
Dec 13, 2021
Some universities cancel in-person exams after rise in COVID-19 cases
Some universities are adjusting their plans for end-of-semester exams in response to the rise in COVID-19 cases. The University of Victoria in British Columbia will not be holding any further in-perso...
Dec 13, 2021