Tag Archives: Health
Melfort Hospital now home to CT scanner
After a decade of advocating and planning, the Melfort Hospital is now home to a Computed Tomography (CT) scanner.The $2.25 million project was promised to the region in 2010 by the provincial governm...
Sep 02, 2021
Drug users group files decriminalization lawsuit in B.C. Supreme Court
VANCOUVER - A group representing drug users has filed a lawsuit against the federal government in British Columbia Supreme Court seeking to decriminalize the possession of illicit drugs, arguing crimi...
Sep 02, 2021
LLRIB chief defends costly COVID vaccine incentive
Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Chief Tammy Cook-Searson is defending a costly vaccine incentive as COVID-19 cases increase across the province. Earlier this week, it was announced band members who h...
Sep 02, 2021
COVID numbers continue to rise with another 267 new cases of COVID-19, one reported death
Another 267 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported today in the province, including another 145 in northern zones of the province.The new cases in Northern Saskatchewan today are located in the...
Sep 02, 2021
Quebec judge rules boy, 12, can get COVID-19 vaccine despite father's opposition
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge says a mother is allowed to have her 12-year-old son vaccinated against COVID-19 despite the father's opposition. In a judgment rendered last week, Justice Ali...
Sep 02, 2021
Disorganized elder care in Quebec contributed to COVID-19 death toll: report
QUEBEC - A disorganized and poorly evaluated health system for seniors contributed to the high COVID-19 death toll in the province, according to Quebec's health and welfare commissioner. Joanne Caston...
Sep 02, 2021
B.C. premier supports health-care workers after protests against vaccine cards
VICTORIA - B.C. Premier John Horgan expressed his gratitude to health-care workers on Wednesday after protests outside some hospitals in the province. The provincial government will require proof of v...
Sep 01, 2021
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan offers prizes to encourage COVID shots
Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan wants to sweeten the deal for those who get vaccinated for COVID-19.The organization has launched a new incentive program, This is Your Shot, in which fully vaccinated Mtis pe...
Sep 01, 2021
U of S study shows COVID-19 increase in North Battleford wastewater
The University of Saskatchewan's viral wastewater monitoring is showing increases of the COVID-19 variant in North Battleford's wastewater for the period assessed.The City of North Battleford recently...
Sep 01, 2021
Ontario to require proof of vaccination in high-risk settings starting Sept. 22
TORONTO - Giving in to mounting pressure from experts, businesses and political opponents, Premier Doug Ford announced a vaccine certificate system Wednesday that will see Ontarians showing proof of i...
Sep 01, 2021