Tag Archives: Health
Do Conservatives think conscience rights cover referrals? O'Toole, MP appear split
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole's latest position on conscience rights appears to be offside with at least one elected member from his party's socially conservative wing, as it prepares to s...
Oct 07, 2021
Proof of vaccination soon needed for driver's test
People looking to take a driver's test in Saskatchewan will now need to prove their fully vaccinated against COVID-19.The Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) announced on Thursday they will start ...
Oct 07, 2021
Pfizer to seek approval for its vaccine for kids as young as five in about a week
OTTAWA - The first COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12 could be in front of Health Canada's review team in just days, and Pfizer expects to start shipping a new pediatric formulation of its vaccine sho...
Oct 07, 2021
Sister of pregnant Alberta woman who died of COVID-19 urges others to get vaccinated
EDMONTON - This Thanksgiving will be a tough one for Carol Charles and her family. The 50-year-old from Regina usually travels to her younger sister's house in Edmonton for the holiday. But Jennifer R...
Oct 07, 2021
Preventative COVID-19 measures in place at Stony Rapids long-term care unit
Measures are in place to prevent a potential COVID-19 outbreak at the long-term care unit in Stony Rapids. The new measures were announced in a memo released Oct. 6 addressed to Athabasca Health Autho...
Oct 06, 2021
Confirmed drug overdoses currently down across Northern Saskatchewan, suspected deaths still being investigated
Several communities across Northern Saskatchewan are currently on pace to see a drop in the number of overdose-related deaths year-over-year.According to data from the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, A...
Oct 06, 2021
Seven new deaths reported in COVID-19 patients in Saskatchewan, 478 new cases
The provincial government reported another 478 confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 69,809 reported cases.Seven new deaths were also reported today bringing the total Saskatchewan reside...
Oct 06, 2021
As holiday weekend approaches, NDP demands advice on how to spend Thanksgiving
Fearing a surge of COVID-19 infections fuelled by indoor gatherings, NDP Leader Ryan Meili is calling on the Saskatchewan government to limit gatherings and to offer advice on how people can safely ce...
Oct 06, 2021
Moderna asks Health Canada to authorize booster shot of its COVID-19 vaccine
OTTAWA - U.S. drugmaker Moderna is asking Health Canada to authorize a booster shot of its COVID-19 vaccine. The company submitted data on a booster shot that is half the size of the doses used to giv...
Oct 06, 2021
Vaccine clinics in the Battlefords scheduled for October
Those looking to get vaccinated for COVID-19 or the flu will have a variety of options available in the Battlefords this month.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has announced times for COVID-19 ...
Oct 06, 2021