Tag Archives: Health
Health authority looking to resume many healthcare services in November
The Saskatchewan government has set a 50-75-90 goal for workers who were moved to help with the COVID-19 fourth wave surge to go back to their original jobs, and for some services to resume over the n...
Nov 04, 2021
Province reports 60 new cases in northern zones, with 497 currently active
The provincial government reported 188 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday.Of the new cases, 127 are among unvaccinated individuals, 49 of which are children between 0-11. The new cases in Northern Saskatc...
Nov 04, 2021
U.S. commerce secretary agrees to meet quarterly with Canada's industry minister
WASHINGTON - Canada's industry minister says he and several U.S. officials, including Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, have agreed to meet at least four times a year as the two countries work on rein...
Nov 04, 2021
Desmond inquiry: health professionals failed to share information before killings
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. - A lack of collaboration among health-care professionals was an "overwhelming theme" in the tragic case of an ex-soldier from Nova Scotia who killed three family members and him...
Nov 04, 2021
Disappointment and resignation as Quebec drops health worker vaccine mandate
MONTREAL - Members of the medical community expressed disappointment and resignation on Thursday after the Quebec government cancelled its vaccine mandate for health-care workers, with some saying the...
Nov 04, 2021
Family brings frustrations over health slowdowns to legislature
Nearly one-year-old Helen briefly pulled at her mother's mask while Laura Weins and Graham Dickson spoke to media, explaining why they're so angry with the provincial government.The couple knew early ...
Nov 04, 2021
Expert says N.L. cyberattack worst in Canadian history, deserves federal response
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The cyberattack that knocked down Newfoundland and Labrador's health system data centres Saturday is a national security issue and should be treated as such by Ottawa, security expe...
Nov 04, 2021
Canadian tourism group urges feds to axe 'irrational' border-crossing requirements
OTTAWA - Pricey and "irrational" COVID-19 tests, along with "discriminatory" quarantine policies for kids, are making it difficult for families to travel even when all adults are fully vaccinated, acc...
Nov 04, 2021
Post-pandemic health systems could be challenged by COVID-19 spending spike: CIHI
OTTAWA - A spike in health-care spending during the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to some serious financial challenges for provinces as they work to rebuild their health systems in the aftermath, accor...
Nov 04, 2021
Vast majority of federal public servants comply with mandatory vaccination policy
OTTAWA - Treasury Board President Mona Fortier says 95.3 per cent of federal public servants have indicated they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. She says another 2.7 per cent of the roughly 268...
Nov 03, 2021