Tag Archives: Health

Two workers trapped under debris at Quebec paper mill found dead
WINDSOR, Que. - Two workers trapped under debris of a collapsed multi-storey scaffold at a Quebec paper mill have been found dead. In a Twitter post, Domtar confirmed one of the deaths at the mill in ...
Oct 27, 2021

Provincial case total currently 2,440, including 742 in Northern Sask; five deaths
The province has announced an additional 223 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 164 cases among unvaccinated people and 62 cases among children between the ages of 0-11.Of the new cases, 63 ar...
Oct 27, 2021

Senior medical health officer discusses letter sent to Sask. government
The doctor behind sending a letter to the Saskatchewan government asking for more COVID-19 measures is providing his reasoning.Senior medical health officer Dr. Cory Neudorf sent the letter showcasing...
Oct 27, 2021

New information raises questions about existence of brain syndrome in New Brunswick
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick's health minister said Wednesday there are serious questions about whether reports of a mysterious brain disease that has alarmed residents and stumped the province's medic...
Oct 27, 2021

Court hears request to put off Quebec's vaccine mandate for health-care workers
MONTREAL - A legal challenge to Quebec's vaccination mandate for health-care workers was before Quebec Superior Court on Wednesday, with the judge assuring he will proceed even if the province decides...
Oct 27, 2021

Quebec eyes possible changes to bill that angered transgender community
MONTREAL - Facing a deluge of criticism from transgender-rights advocates in the province, Quebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette says he is open to seeking better solutions over proposed change...
Oct 27, 2021

Tories to respect vaccine mandate but challenge board ruling that created it: O'Toole
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says his caucus has agreed to "respect and abide" by a new rule requiring members of Parliament to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to take their...
Oct 27, 2021

What'sHappeningNOW Oct. 26, 2021
Senior Reporter Nigel Maxwell talks about the lack of available hospital beds in the Prince Albert area for elective surgeries.
Oct 26, 2021

Proof of vaccination or negative test result mandatory at Horizon School Division for all adults
Any adult that should work in or enter a Horizon School Division (HSD) building is now required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test result.In a release, HSD said their highest priority ...
Oct 26, 2021

Local adult sports teams back to mask-less play
Mandatory masking for physical activity in Saskatchewan changed recently, and local recreational sports leagues were relieved with the change. Participants no longer need to wear masks while taking pa...
Oct 26, 2021