Tag Archives: Health
Shellbrook stays the course on proof of vaccination policy
The option to pursue a stricter proof of vaccination policy or continue following the current provincial guidelines, was among the topics of discussion this week in Shellbrook.Town council was asked t...
Oct 20, 2021
Hybrid Parliament safest to stop MPs becoming 'vectors' spreading COVID-19: NDP
OTTAWA - Conservatives say they disagree with a committee of MPs deciding that only fully vaccinated MPs, staff and visitors can enter the House of Commons. Their objection represents the first challe...
Oct 20, 2021
Refugee, undocumented health-care workers demand access to permanent resident program
OTTAWA - Refugee claimants and undocumented health-care workers are demanding they be allowed to apply for a government program that would grant them permanent status in Canada. The temporary resident...
Oct 20, 2021
Sask. mask, isolation mandate extended until the end of November
The Saskatchewan government has opted to extend public health measures requiring people to wear a mask in indoor public spaces and to continue isolating after testing positive for COVID-19.Masks were ...
Oct 20, 2021
Only fully vaccinated people to be allowed in House of Commons precinct
OTTAWA - When Parliament resumes on Nov. 22, no one will be allowed into the House of Commons precinct unless they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. That could present a problem for Conservative ...
Oct 19, 2021
NDP calling for Shahab’s recommendations to be released
Saskatchewan's current situation in the COVID-19 pandemic is sad and frustrating and avoidable, according to the NDP.NDP MLA Vicki Mowat, the party's health critic, said the health system has collapse...
Oct 19, 2021
Red Earth & Shoal Lake evacuees heading home after wildfire smoke forced them away
Hundreds of individuals from Shoal Lake Cree Nation and Red Earth Cree Nation are going home after multiple wildfires forced them to evacuate.Poor visibility and increased risk of health issues from s...
Oct 19, 2021
Confusion around when and where rapid COVID tests will be available in P.A.
There's a lot of confusion in Prince Albert when it comes to rapid COVID-19 testing kits.The provincial government announced last week they would be sending out over 1.3 million kits to different cham...
Oct 19, 2021
Hockey games, weddings, concerts in B.C. back to 100 per cent for fully vaccinated
VICTORIA - Indoor and outdoor organized events in British Columbia will soon be able to return to full capacity to allow those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend, with the provi...
Oct 19, 2021
Eight COVID-related deaths reported with 271 new cases, 85 in Northern Sask.
The province reported 271 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today.Of the new cases, 207 were among unvaccinated individuals and 71 were in children between the ages of 0-11. Eight new deaths were also r...
Oct 19, 2021