Tag Archives: Health
Military arrives in Iqaluit to set up reverse osmosis water purification
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The Canadian Armed Forces says its members have arrived in Nunavut's capital to assist with the city's ongoing water emergency. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted Friday that he ...
Oct 24, 2021
Internal government analysis shows depth of reliance on now-defunct recovery benefit
OTTAWA - The majority of Canadian residents who received the federal Canada Recovery Benefit were continuous or repeat recipients of the now-ended aid program, An internal government analysis reveals....
Oct 24, 2021
What to ‘Boo’ on Halloween: Safety tips
Kids have had one thing on their minds recently: Are we going trick-or-treating?Just like last year, Halloween will look a little different as public health officials encourage people to implement mea...
Oct 24, 2021
Parents more hesitant to vaccinate kids than themselves, researcher says
OTTAWA - Jennifer Hubert jumped at the opportunity to get her COVID-19 vaccine, but she's not looking forward to having to make the decision about whether to vaccinate her three-year-old son Jackson. ...
Oct 24, 2021
B.C. lifting COVID-19 restrictions but not everyone ready to resume usual gatherings
VANCOUVER - British Columbia is set to lift capacity restrictions on gatherings across much of the province Monday, though some say not everyone will be ready to party like it's early 2020 while still...
Oct 24, 2021
Iqaluit staff recommend full rebate for water customers due to emergency
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Iqaluit residents could get a break on their water bills as they continue to deal with fuel contamination that's prevented them from being able to drink their tap water. Mayor Kenny...
Oct 23, 2021
Montreal protesters urge government to allow dance floors to reopen
MONTREAL - A large crowd of Montrealers held a large dance party on Mount Royal on Saturday to urge the Quebec government to reverse its ban on dancing in bars and clubs. A DJ blasted music over a lou...
Oct 23, 2021
Minister says pandemic help, including military support, approved for Saskatchewan
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says the federal government has approved a request for pandemic aid in Saskatchewan, including military support. Blair issued a series of tweets saying the g...
Oct 23, 2021
O'Toole's Tories outliers in Canadian politics for keeping vaccination status secret
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives' refusal to disclose how many of their elected members are fully vaccinated makes them something of an outlier in the Canadian political sphere. Most federal and pro...
Oct 23, 2021
BUH Foundation lottery lands Meadow Lake winner with $10,000
Another round of prize money was handed out from the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation.The organization's 27th Annual $100,000 Cash Lottery, whose proceeds go to their capital campaign for the OR,...
Oct 22, 2021