Tag Archives: Health

Conservative MP Richard Lehoux tests positive for COVID-19, party says
OTTAWA - The Conservative party says a Quebec member of Parliament has tested positive for COVID-19. Conservative Whip Blake Richards says Richard Lehoux, who represents Beauce in the House of Commons...
Nov 20, 2021

Vaccine superheroes: Experts impressed with communications that target children
Whether using a video of Batman shadowing a public health professional or a picture of a purple cartoon character playing hockey, Canadian health units and science communication groups are trying to f...
Nov 20, 2021

Ontario Senator Josée Forest-Niesing dies at 56 after battle with COVID-19
OTTAWA - Jose Forest-Niesing, a lawyer and Ontario senator, has died shortly after being hospitalized with COVID-19. She was 56. Forest-Niesing's office said earlier in the week that the Sudbury, Ont....
Nov 20, 2021

Jump in active COVID cases as 185 new cases reported and two deaths
The number of new cases of COVID-19 took a jump today with 185 confirmed; 117 among unvaccinated people, including 47 between the ages of 0-11.Of the new cases, 67 have been reported today in Northern...
Nov 20, 2021

Quebec zoo hoping to vaccinate wild animals against COVID-19 over coming weeks
MONTREAL - After millions of Quebecers rolled up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines, it could soon be zoo animals' turn to get the shot. The Granby Zoo, east of Montreal, says it is hoping in the com...
Nov 20, 2021

What'sHappeningNOW Nov. 19, 2021
Senior reporter Nigel Maxwell talks about the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine being approved for children aged five to 11.
Nov 19, 2021

COVID vaccine approved for young children: parents and school officials react
Amanda Morin has three children between the ages of five and nine years old, and despite Friday's announcement from Health Canada that the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for children between the age...
Nov 19, 2021

Parents react to approval of COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11 in Canada
Health Canada approved a COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of five and 11 on Friday. Here's a look at how some parents are feeling about the upcoming vaccine rollout for young kids. ___ L...
Nov 19, 2021

Five things to know about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged five to 11
OTTAWA - With the approval of Canada's first COVID-19 vaccine for kids, parents' minds are no doubt flooded with questions about the best choice for their little ones. Health Canada found the vaccine ...
Nov 19, 2021

How to protect yourself from the cold weather
The northeast has experienced heavy snowfall over the last week leaving roads, sidewalks and properties covered in a thick blanket of snow.With the cold weather, there has been an increase in snow-rel...
Nov 19, 2021