Tag Archives: Health
Unvaccinated and under 40 represent majority of new COVID-19 cases
With 519 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported today, the province is reporting another high day of cases with today taking the second highest day currently recorded.Of the new cases, 78 per cent o...
Sep 20, 2021
COVID vaccine records with QR codes now available
A new proof of vaccination option is available to Saskatchewan residents - QR codes.Any Saskatchewan resident with a MySaskHealthRecord account can now access their COVID-19 vaccination record in a ne...
Sep 20, 2021
Fortin's lawyers give Crown documents in military officer's sex assault case
A lawyer for Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin revealed in court on Monday that the senior military officer's legal team has given the Crown documents they believe are pertinent to their client's sexual assault c...
Sep 20, 2021
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine safe, effective for children ages 5-11
Elementary school-aged kids could soon be rolling up their sleeves to get their COVID-19 shot.Pfizer announced Monday its vaccine is safe and effective for children ages five to 11."We are eager to ex...
Sep 20, 2021
‘Hallway medicine:’ Backlogs making paramedics wait with patients up to 16 hours
Paramedics in Saskatchewan are sometimes spending entire shifts just waiting with patients to be admitted to hospital - a wait that can last up to 16 hours with a single patient."In the paramedic prof...
Sep 20, 2021
B.C. health authority issues alarm over nurse shortage in Fort St. John
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - A British Columbia health authority says it is facing a severe nursing shortage in a northern city as staff face criticism from COVID-19 protesters. The Northern Health Authority...
Sep 19, 2021
Snowbird season: Canadian retirees hope for prompt COVID booster shots in U.S. south
WASHINGTON - Canadian snowbirds will be watching closely this week, suitcases at the ready and RVs full of fuel, to see if the United States finally eases the travel restrictions preventing them from ...
Sep 19, 2021
P.E.I. Green Leader says Tory premier's scolding him on COVID-19 revealed as improper
CHARLOTTETOWN - Prince Edward Island's Opposition leader says a rise in COVID-19 cases has revealed the inappropriateness of a public scolding dished out by the premier over criticisms of the governme...
Sep 18, 2021
Quebec judge refuses request for fully vaccinated jury at Montreal trial
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has ruled a juror doesn't need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate in a Montreal fraud trial. Justice Mario Longpr wrote in ruling released ...
Sep 18, 2021
Restaurants concerned over the impact of provincial restrictions
Thursday's announcement that Saskatchewan is bringing back its mask mandate immediately, and proof of vaccinations soon, was a sobering moment for the province- especially for affected businesses like...
Sep 18, 2021