Tag Archives: Health
Travellers who've forgotten to use ArriveCan app can now give details at the border
OTTAWA - Travellers who can't access the government's ArriveCan app, or simply forget to fill it out, may start to receive some clemency at the border after Canada's public safety minister gave new in...
Dec 06, 2021
PAGC Women's Commission providing jackets to those in need
As temperatures dip this week near minus 30 Celsius, the Prince Albert Grand Council's Women's Commission, in partnership with the Indian Metis Friendship Centre, is helping make sure more people have...
Dec 06, 2021
Canada to manufacture Merck COVID-19 antivirals if regulator approves
OTTAWA - Canada could become a global manufacturing hub for a potentially game-changing treatment of COVID-19 with the signing of a new agreement to produce Merck Canada's antiviral drug in Whitby, On...
Dec 06, 2021
MPs on finance committee ready for review of Liberals' latest pandemic aid package
OTTAWA - Opposition MPs are getting ready to review the Liberals' latest package of pandemic aid and grill Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland about myriad economic issues. The 12-member House of Commo...
Dec 05, 2021
Ombud says veterans struggling needlessly as Ottawa ignores her recommendations
OTTAWA - The veterans' ombud says many ill and injured ex-soldiers and their families are needlessly fighting for access to federal support and services because the government is refusing to act on a ...
Dec 05, 2021
'Exciting opportunity' for ministers of housing, mental health to join forces: Expert
OTTAWA - There is an "exciting opportunity" for the new housing minister and mental health and addictions minister to work together at the intersection of homelessness and mental health, says an exper...
Dec 04, 2021
Give a Little Life Day raises over $350,000 for the Victoria Hospital Foundation
The 16th annual Give a Little Life Day Radiothon has come to a close and the Victoria Hospital Foundation is happy to announce a total of $351,281.68 was raised.The 12-hour radiothon, which was broadc...
Dec 03, 2021
Quebec police arrest man for online threats linked to self-declared 'queen of Canada'
MONTREAL - Police north of Montreal say they've arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly making online threats in connection with his support for a woman who claims to be the queen of Canada. Laval, Q...
Dec 03, 2021
Healthcare workers asking for help, more workers
Workers in healthcare are getting so tired and overworked they're quitting and retiring early, according to the head of CUPE local 5430.Bashir Jalloh attended the legislative building Thursday morning...
Dec 03, 2021
Canada buying up to 1.5 million courses of oral antiviral drugs to fight COVID-19
OTTAWA - Canada is buying up to 1.5 million courses of oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19 in anticipation of them being approved by Health Canada. The government has signed up for an initial one m...
Dec 03, 2021